Justice reforms take hold, the inmate population plummets, and Philadelphia closes a notorious jail

Justice reforms take hold, the inmate population plummets, and Philadelphia closes a notorious jail:

This article has been updated to correct a statement by the public defender that initial bail hearings are staffed by lawyers at all times. They are not. via Pocket

A Credible and Bold Basic Income

A Credible and Bold Basic Income:

Thomas Piketty: Is our basic income really universal?: After our call « For a credible and bold basic income » launched by a group of ten researchers  (Antoine Bozio, Thomas Breda, Julia Cagé, Lucas Chancel, Elise Huillery, Camille Landais, Dominique Méda, Emmanuel Saez, Tancrède Voituriez) via Pocket

The Rise and Fall of the Word 'Monopoly' in American Life

The Rise and Fall of the Word 'Monopoly' in American Life:

For several decades, the term was a fixture of newspaper headlines and campaign speeches. Then something changed. If "monopoly" sounds like a word from another era, that's because, until recently, it was. via Pocket

How Child Care Enriches Mothers, and Especially the Sons They Raise

How Child Care Enriches Mothers, and Especially the Sons They Raise:

As many American parents know, hiring care for young children during the workday is punishingly expensive, costing the typical family about a third of its income. Helping parents pay for that care would be expensive for society, too. via Pocket