Meda Chesney-Lind

Meda Chesney-Lind is Professor of Women's Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the president of the American Society of Criminology. She is the author of a number of award winning books on gender, crime and the law.
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Let’s All Pitch In To A New Community Bail Fund Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Let’s All Pitch In To A New Community Bail Fund

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Legislators passed some reform measures this session, but poor defendants are still discriminated against. A new nonprofit effort will help.

Despite Progress, It’s Still Not A Post-Feminist World Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Despite Progress, It’s Still Not A Post-Feminist World

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We must continue to think about greater gender equity for future generations.

Honolulu Police Are Using Lethal Force Far Too Often Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Honolulu Police Are Using Lethal Force Far Too Often

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A high percentage of officer-involved shootings by the Honolulu Police Department involve circumstances that pose little threat to cops.

We Need Police Accountability in Honolulu PF Bentley/Civil Beat

We Need Police Accountability in Honolulu

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The city's police department shouldn't act as if it is above the law or as though cops are the law. Real oversight is necessary.