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Articles & Commentary
JEP publishes articles and commentary analyzing criminal justice policy, technology, and youth justice, translating complex legal and institutional issues for public, media, and institutional audiences.
Affirmative Action: Fair or Unfair?
Education is a valuable asset, and throughout history, people have prioritized knowledge to grow and develop as people. Recently, the Supreme Court has overturned Affirmative Action, which previously set quotes to force college admissions to accept a certain percentage of minorities every year. Affirmative Action aimed to reduce the wage gap between races and sexes by making college more diverse so graduates would receive higher-paying jobs. Although some perceive college as
Saisha Singh
May 10, 20243 min read
Failed Promises and Cruel Policies: Criminal Justice Reform in the 2024 Presidential Election
With tensions flaring among Republican presidential hopefuls, criminal charges stacking up against former president Donald Trump, and concerns rising among Democrats about President Biden's abilities, the 2024 presidential election has already spawned thousands of chaotic memes and news articles detailing the race. So many voters are focused on issues like abortion, gun control, and immigration that they have neglected to consider a topic just as pressing: candidates' views r
Isabelle Hansen
May 10, 20244 min read
Forever Chemicals: The Hidden Threat in Our Pans and Waterways
Are our pans polluting our waters? The simple answer is yes, precisely, nonstick pans, as they contain a material called PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are synthetic, carbon-based molecules that make up the nonstick coating on the pan. These are especially dangerous because they do not break down in the environment and can remain for decades. Hence, they've been dubbed the "Forever Chemicals." PFAS are also endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with normal horm
Saisha Singh
May 10, 20242 min read
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