If you haven’t seen my newest piece on Boston Magazine where I lay out why bail jails are not the way to go, please check it out here. The basic idea is this: Other states have jumped into the lead with bail reform, but Massachusetts is still lagging behind.

“If you could save $125 a day per person, increase public safety, reduce overcrowding without building new prisons and jails, and only lock up those awaiting trial who have been deemed truly dangerous, would you take that deal?”