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Dara Lind

Dara Lind

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dara Lind

    Criminal Justice
    One chart that proves mass incarceration doesn’t reduce crimeOne chart that proves mass incarceration doesn’t reduce crime
    Criminal Justice

    What happens when states put fewer people in prison? Nothing special.

    By Dara Lind
    Explainers
    The best hope for federal prison reform: a bill that could largely help white prisonersThe best hope for federal prison reform: a bill that could largely help white prisoners
    Explainers

    How did a modest bill that doesn’t tackle racial disparities become the centerpiece of criminal justice reform?

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    One map that shows the US’ “border” is everywhereOne map that shows the US’ “border” is everywhere
    Politics

    In every single state.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Watch Eric Holder’s perfect jump shot at a San Francisco Boys and Girls Club gameWatch Eric Holder’s perfect jump shot at a San Francisco Boys and Girls Club game
    Politics

    Shirt and tie. Fancy shoes. Nothing but net.

    By Dara Lind
    World Politics
    France sends emigrants to more countries than anyone elseFrance sends emigrants to more countries than anyone else
    World Politics

    This doesn’t jibe with stereotypes about global migration — but it makes sense. Here’s why

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Why Jeb Bush is talking about PilgrimsWhy Jeb Bush is talking about Pilgrims
    Politics

    Here’s a hint: he’s comparing them to another group who came to the US and worked hard

    By Dara Lind
    Criminal Justice
    The NYPD chief supports harsher penalties for resisting arrest. That’s a horrifying idea.The NYPD chief supports harsher penalties for resisting arrest. That’s a horrifying idea.
    Criminal Justice

    The charge is already used most by the most abusive police officers.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    GOP Rep. Mo Brooks says maybe you should blame immigrants for measlesGOP Rep. Mo Brooks says maybe you should blame immigrants for measles
    Politics

    Here we go again.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    The GOP’s plan to fund DHS just failed. Now what?The GOP’s plan to fund DHS just failed. Now what?
    Politics

    They have a few options. But can any of them pass?

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Obama just picked a fight with border agentsObama just picked a fight with border agents
    Politics

    And it’s not like they were pleased with him to begin with.

    By Dara Lind