A $50,000 bond for a 43-cent theft: How the cash bail system favors the wealthy
Many bonds are set without considering if defendants can afford them, letting the wealthy walk while the poor stay in jail
In Oklahoma and six other states, landlords can evict renters for reporting health and safety violations
Laws that allow landlord retaliation can enable slumlords to cycle renters in and out of unsafe units, housing advocates say.
During the pandemic, many communities changed their approach to evictions
Cities and states are ensuring more access to legal services for people facing eviction
Misdemeanor charges can disrupt people’s lives. Here’s what happens when district attorneys stop prosecuting them.
A small wave of prosecutors argue pouring resources into low-level offenses doesn’t make us safer
After years of rising bills, many Americans can’t afford water
In many places, water rate hikes have outpaced inflation. Will a new federal water assistance program be enough to meet the need for help?