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John Washington

Latest articles by John Washington

He was arrested for marijuana 17 years ago. Now it’s legal. So why is he still guilty of a crime?
Features

As weed hits a cultural tipping point, states face an urgent call to expunge, or erase, minor pot convictions.

By John Washington
The Trump administration is using the pandemic as an excuse to target immigrants  and asylum seekers
The Highlight

Nativist scapegoating and racist restrictions in the name of public health are nothing new. But this time, anti-migrant policy could have devastating effects.

By John Washington
He fled Honduras, and its gangs, for safety in the US. After his death, who was to blame?
Features

Asylum seekers face competing miseries: violence at home, and a punitive detention system with a shard of hope for relief abroad.

By John Washington