DWAYNE DAUGHTRY (Raleigh, NC) — Perhaps you’re not familiar with the term “hegemonic influence,” a phenomenon where a dominant group or state’s culture, values, and practices become the norm, often
JOHN COVERT — Among all the policy experiments in this country that have thoroughly missed the mark, sex offense registries have surely earned their own special niche. Registries have been examined in
DWAYNE DAUGHTRY — Today’s sex offense registry, now over two decades old, reflects a history of shortcomings. Initially introduced as a means to enhance community safety, the effectiveness of public
By Jacob Sullum — March 5, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Smith v. Doe, a U.S. Supreme Court decision that approved retroactive application of Alaska’s sex offender registry, deeming
Voting is an American principle and a fundamental democratic right that should be protected, promoted, and practiced, which is why many people are surprised to learn that the U.S. Constitution
RALEIGH, N.C. — A large crowd headed to the General Assembly Tuesday morning to advocate for second chances of individuals with criminal convictions. “We’re here to address some of those
Robert Suttle was required to register as a sex offender in Louisiana after being convicted of exposing someone to HIV. But despite the fact that New York does not require
