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F. T. Green

CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS

Opinion: Criminalizing COVID-19 Will Only Worsen its Toll

F. T. Green | July 9, 2020

‘When healthcare is bound up with policing, more people get sick, and more die.‘

The People's Lawyer

Zephyr Teachout: Academic, Left-Federalist, ‘Trustbuster’ and Candidate

F. T. Green | September 5, 2018

Zephyr Teachout sounds a lot like an average American – like someone too disillusioned to bother voting. But since she’s actually running to be Attorney General, we’ve put together a rundown of what she’s stood for as a candidate, academic and activist.

crime

Outdated Ideas About Violent Crime Hurt Victims and Trap Offenders

F. T. Green | March 12, 2018

Criminal-justice reform has largely avoided changes to how we treat ‘violent criminals.’ But research shows they’re less likely to re-offend than others. And victims aren’t always well served by sentences that aim for retribution.

collateral consequences

Certificate Confusion Puts Focus on Convictions’ Consequences

F. T. Green | February 17, 2015

Losing a place in public housing. Being barred from a job. Suffering immigration action. New York has a menu of “collateral consequences” attached to criminal convictions. Is there a consensus to change them?

Justice

NY’s Certificates Offer Catch-22 to People Convicted of Crimes

F. T. Green | February 17, 2015

A certificate of relief can help you get a job or an apartment to speed your re-entry to society after a spell in prison. The only trick is, you might need a job and an apartment to qualify for one.

Health and Environment

Unlikely Key to NY's Mass Transit Hopes: The Automobile?

F. T. Green | April 30, 2014

A new toll proposal reflects transit truths: Many drivers have few transit options, many subway lines couldn’t handle large numbers of drivers who gave up their cars, and toll revenue is critical.

Bronx

Why Big Newspapers Skip the Bronx

F. T. Green | December 23, 2013

Income levels appear to drive the decision, as surveys indicate the poor consume less news.

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