This article examines the origins of US mass incarceration. Although it is clear that changes
in policy and practice are the proximate drivers of the prison boom, researchers continue to …

A series of deaths of Black Americans at the hands of the police sparked mass protests,
received extensive media coverage, and fueled a new civil rights movement in the years …

Through this study, we shed new light on a key line of inquiry for criminologists: the way the
media influence the public's understanding of crime and justice. We argue for expanding the …

In the spring and summer of 2020, a remarkable number of Americans participated in a
remarkable number of protests in support of Black Lives Matter. How did the general public …

White Americans, on average, do not support Black Lives Matter, while Black Americans
generally express strong support. The lack of support among white Americans is striking …

In the wake of highly publicized killings of unarmed citizens by police in the United States,
calls to defund police departments have been particularly salient. This study seeks to …

Urban forests provide a myriad of social, environmental, and economic benefits that help
make cities desirable and safe places to live. However, despite their importance, urban …

Two principal movers of American politics appear increasingly to be connected: racism and
guns. The racial content underlying gun rights rhetoric, however, is rarely made explicit …

Scholars have long been interested in the intersection of race, crime, justice, and
presidential politics, focusing particularly on the “southern strategy” and the “war on crime.” …