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Five questions to rethink prisons and criminal justice

D. Watkins, Salon's Editor at Large, presents five questions that are often overlooked in conversations about criminal justice in America, from the circumstances surrounding street crimes to living conditions at prisons and more.

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Salon's Editor at Large gives his essential take-aways from the day's news and culture

Five athletes who inspired me in 2021
4:42

Five athletes who inspired me in 2021
What 2021's top five high-profile cases taught me
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What 2021's top five high-profile cases taught me
Five sneakers D. Watkins can't live without
4:41

Five sneakers D. Watkins can't live without
What to read while social distancing
2:33

What to read while social distancing
How to make an omelet breakfast sandwich
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How to make an omelet breakfast sandwich
The top five TV shows and movies of 2019, according to author Jason Reynolds
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The top five TV shows and movies of 2019, according ...
There's only five gifts you need to consider this holiday season
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There's only five gifts you need to consider this h ...
Chef Kwame Onwuachi can help your recipes taste better
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Chef Kwame Onwuachi can help your recipes taste better
The best books of summer 2019 are all memoirs says Salon's D. Watkins
2:09

The best books of summer 2019 are all memoirs says ...
Billionaires like Robert F. Smith shouldn't have to bail out college students and their loans
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Billionaires like Robert F. Smith shouldn't have to ...
Being "woke" for Black America isn't helping, but here's what to do instead
2:05

Being "woke" for Black America isn't helping, but h ...
The five things I'm thankful for on Thanksgiving
2:57

The five things I'm thankful for on Thanksgiving
Election Day 2018: How to make your vote count
2:15

Election Day 2018: How to make your vote count

Chef Marcus Samuelsson's expert tips for cooking like a pro at home
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Chef Marcus Samuelsson's expert tips for cooking li ...
Melania can speak out on cyberbullying, but I won't support FLOTUS until she dumps Trump
2:57

Melania can speak out on cyberbullying, but I won't ...
D. Watkins' Salon 5: How teachers can prepare for back to school and support students this year
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D. Watkins' Salon 5: How teachers can prepare for b ...
How to reform any police department in America
2:29

How to reform any police department in America
D. Watkins' Salon 5: The five unexpected books on D's summer reading list
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D. Watkins' Salon 5: The five unexpected books on D ...
D. Watkins' Salon 5: The five times LeBron James proved he is the NBA's best role model
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D. Watkins' Salon 5: The five times LeBron James pr ...
D. Watkins' Salon 5: The five times comedian Retta never gave up on her TV dreams
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D. Watkins' Salon 5: The five times comedian Retta ...
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