Justin Glawe
The Strange Relationship Between Politics, Prosecutors, and Police Shootings
The United States is alone in the world in electing its prosecutors, but how should officials handle the rage and resentment that boils over when police kill unarmed minorities?
Chicago's Young Pappy Followed the Gangsta Rap Dream to His Grave
Twenty-year-old Shaquon Thomas was an up-and-coming rapper who couldn't steer clear of the cops or the bullets of enemies.
Should Underage Soldiers Be Allowed to Drink Alcohol?
A recent effort to allow young American troops to drink just fell flat, but there are still advocates who wonder why 18-year-olds can die for their country but can't buy a beer.
Why Can't Ferguson Grand Jurors Talk About the Darren Wilson Case?
A 1990 Supreme Court ruling suggests the grand juror suing Missouri for the right to speak out has a decent shot at victory.
Fear, Tension, and Assault Rifles: Inside a Ferguson Bar
The Dellwood Lounge remained unscathed through all the unrest. Maybe the people on the street were just as afraid of what was behind the plywood as the men on their barstools were of the chaos outside.
Identifying 'Criminal' Genes Will Never Prevent Violence But Might Help Explain It
A Finnish study seems to have found two genes closely associated with violent crime, but environmental factors are still a big piece of the puzzle.
Photographing Chicago's Gun Crime
I spent one of the most violent weekends of the year with a crime scene photographer.
Can a Smartphone App Fix America’s Gun-Control Problem?
This James Bond-like inventor says the answer is 'yes'.
This Palestinian Journalist Was Killed in an Ambulance on Sunday
Khaled Hamad died documenting the life-threatening work of paramedics.
The Profitable Economics of the Tattoo Removal Industry
Lasering ink off skin is now a booming business.
This Guy Hates Clickbaity Headlines. Here’s Why
An interview with Jake Beckman of @SavedYouAClick fame.