Richard Rothstein interviewed on NPR, May 6, 2015
“Today, nationwide, African-American wealth is 5 percent of white family wealth. That enormous difference is entirely attributable to federal housing policy, to suburbanize the white population and keep African-Americans in central cities.”
Prasad Krishnamurthy writes for Contra Costa Times, May 6, 2015
If StubHub wins, then higher prices for season tickets will mean that a number of longstanding, die-hard Warriors fans that used to buy season tickets will no longer be able to afford them. And secondary market sales at well above face value will ensure that the Warriors fans at games will be richer, less diverse, and less loyal to the team.
Steven Davidoff Solomon writes for The New York Times, May 5, 2015
Celebrity V.C.s are a sign of a bubbling market. But they are also a sign that perhaps the skill-set most valued in Silicon Valley is not what you know, but who. It’s a skill that may work for now, but is something that dooms Silicon Valley to a cycle of booms and busts.
Sarah Lawrence interviewed by KQED News, May 5, 2015
“We found that there was a statistically significant decline in shootings after the introduction of FIT Zones,” said report co-author Sarah Lawrence, with the UC Berkeley Law School’s Warren Institute. “There is a huge potential for this type of initiative.”
Stanley Lubman writes for The Wall Street Journal, May 4, 2015
The exodus of judges is a reminder of how urgent and complicated judicial reform is for China. The quality and quantity of the country’s judges has increased dramatically since the 1980s, but a surprising number of them are choosing to leave their positions in Chinese courts due to a combination of heavy caseloads, low professional standards, bad pay and government interference – as well as the growing threat of violence at the hands of angry petitioners.
Franklin Zimring quoted in The New York Times, May 4, 2015
“If New Hampshire wanted to abolish the death penalty, Nebraska could set a terrific precedent,” said Frank Zimring. … “But it probably wouldn’t work in Texas or Missouri.” Nebraska’s debate shows the topic no longer is a “third rail” issue among conservatives, Zimring said.
Steven Davidoff Solomon writes for The New York Times, May 1, 2015
If there is no deal, shareholders are going to have to face those thorny questions: How do they measure DuPont’s performance — starting from 2007 or 2008? Include the new health and nutrition business or not? The fate of a $60 billion company may hinge on these answers.
Jennifer Moreno quoted by CNN, May 1, 2015
Jen Moreno … says that midazolam “can’t do what it’s meant to do” and that the states using it should go back to the drawing board and find another drug. “We know that there are 12 executions this year not using midazolam, so certain states have found other solutions,” she said.
Andrew Guzman quoted in Business Spectator, May 1, 2015
As Berkeley law professor Andrew Guzman has observed, “developing a reputation for compliance with international law allows states to capture larger gains from international cooperation.”
Alexa Koenig, Stephen Smith Cody and Eric Stover write for International Criminal Justice Today, April 17, 2014
International criminal prosecutions depend on credible witness testimony. In particular, victim-witnesses can provide essential evidence regarding both crimes and those who committed or orchestrated them. However for many, testifying in an international trial requires an act of great courage, especially when perpetrators still walk the streets of their villages and towns.