Month: January 2021

Milestone: First Black Pentagon chief confirmed

President Joe Biden promised his administration would break barriers and be the most diverse the country has seen. Just days after his inauguration, the president has nominated all of his cabinet positions.…

Alabama prison system likely to defy DOJ, disregard inhumane conditions

Alabama is no stranger to criticism of its prison system. The state has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country, and its prisons have been under scrutiny for years. In 2014, the DOJ released a report that found “serious deficiencies” in the state’s prison system, including overcrowding and understaffing.