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Book Report (August 2025)
Memphis, deadlines, and finding the story
Aug 28 • 
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How the tough-on-crime narrative was rebranded for immigration
The media used fear-based storytelling to enable mass incarceration in the 90s. Now it’s doing the same for ICE
Jul 28 • 
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Watch the Shield
This cop drama doesn’t get enough love as a GOATED show
Jul 8 • 
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An NYC Goodbye
I’m leaving my hometown…for now
May 30 • 
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COVID & crime 5 years later
Looking back at the crime surge that plunged “experts” and pundits into bad-faith arguments and simple-minded analyses
Apr 29 • 
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Book report (March 2025)
Chronicling my reporting journey for book #2
Mar 13 • 
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Local law enforcement is more important than ever
As the federal government crumbles, we’re forced to rely on state and city authorities to uphold democracy
Feb 11 • 
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Perception v. realities of crime
Why the narratives around public safety piss me off
Jan 14 • 
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The Margins with Josiah Bates
The Margins with Josiah Bates
Mostly nuanced reporting and analysis on criminal justice issues. Plus some perspective on the journalism industry, writing and great movies/TV shows.
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