Could LSD Lessen Lawlessness?
In a new study, use of psychedelic drugs is linked to lower rates of criminal behavior.
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Is China Using Interpol to Try to Bring Back Political Dissidents From the U.S.?
The extent to which Washington is cooperating with Beijing remains unclear.
More Undocumented Immigrants, Fewer DUIs
A study finds fewer drug and drunk-driving arrests as the immigrant population increases.
Closing Pot Dispensaries Increases Neighborhood Crime
Medical marijuana outlets increase street traffic, which deters potential criminals.
New Database Examines How the United States Prosecutes Corporate Crime
Fines for companies have risen over the last 25 years, but the number of prosecutions has remained roughly the same, according to information compiled by a University of Virginia law professor and his research team.
The Head of ICE Just Admitted Immigrants Are No More Dangerous Than Native-Born Americans
And that same day, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would cut funding to sanctuary cities.
A Snapshot of Brazil’s Threatened Land Defenders
Brazil's diverse range of land defenders are holding back against illegal logging simply by living as they do.
Letter From North Lawndale, Chicago: Embodying the Spirit of Change in Chicago’s Freedom Square
Exploring the rising tensions between Chicago police and citizens.
For Gruesome Crimes, Color Photos May Lead to Guilty Verdicts
New research finds color photos of bloody scenes elicit disgust, which colors jurors’ decisions. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Latino Immigration Is Linked to a Reduction in Homicides
Don’t believe the scare stories, a new study warns.