inferno: An Anatomy of American Punishment

Columbia Law Professor Robert Ferguson points out in his poignant new book, Inferno: An Anatomy of American Punishment, it is hard to grasp the meaning of such numbers. “Actually knowing what inmates endure presents a serious complication with no simple solution.” He asks whether we can really comprehend punishment at this level.

Being “Polite” is NOT Always “Noble”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1616588239518{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”] If, knowing what you do now, imagine you woke up on an 1800’s slave plantation and ask yourself, which would be more moral: [/vc_column_text][ultimate_icon_list icon_size=”25″ icon_margin=”25″][ultimate_icon_list_item icon=”fas fa-bullseye”]to be polite and civil to the slave owner, talking as if his viewpoint – that it’s “okay” to own people – is just…