Diane Dimond: Sex-Change Operation? Prisoners’ Rights Have Run Amok
In Kosilek case, gender-reassignment surgery is hardly 'medically necessary'
Diane Dimond: Playing Poker Shouldn’t Be a Crime — But It Is
Passage of the Internet Poker Act for Americans would be a win-win
Diane Dimond: Media Cheating Us Out of Meaningful Information
Many reporters have forgotten they're supposed to report the truth and not parrot politicians
Diane Dimond: Cruel and Unusual Prisoner Punishment
Sizzling summer temperatures turn up the heat on stifling prison conditions
Diane Dimond: Felony Murder Laws Need Wiggle Room
Janet Danahey, up for clemency, is one convict who deserves special consideration
Diane Dimond: Congress Needs to Limit High-Powered Lasers
Why do we allow the general public to buy the most powerfully destructive models to use as virtual play toys?
Diane Dimond: Learning Drug Lingo for Your Children’s Sake
Code speak for synthetic drugs has gotten much more cryptic and complicated
Diane Dimond: Rhetoric of the Aurora Aftermath Should Turn to Mental Illness
We'll never get rid of guns, so let's focus on mental illnesses that push people to commit violent acts
Diane Dimond: Honestly, Your Body Telegraphs Your Lies
Useful tips to know if you're thinking of trying to beat a polygraph test
Diane Dimond: Executing the Mentally Disabled?
Death-penalty case of Warren Lee Hill Jr. proves that sometimes the devil is in the details
Diane Dimond: Show Your Papers — But What Papers? That’s a Good Question
A simple 'enhanced Social Security card' would help curb illegal immigration, employment fraud and voter fraud
Diane Dimond: Adults Can Stop Pedophiles — the Warning Signs Are There
Breaking the cycle will require paying attention and making the cause a priority
Diane Dimond: Hero Worship of Pro Athletes Clouds Judgment
Everyone suspected of a crime, including doping, should be investigated equally
Diane Dimond: Bravery in the Witness Box During Jerry Sandusky Trial
It's time we understand what happens when victims of sexual abuse finally begin to talk
Diane Dimond: Bad Federal Election Laws Make Bad Politics
Politicians continue to avoid the one path to true transparency
Diane Dimond: When a Confession Is Not Enough
Self-incriminating statements in the case of missing 6-year-old Etan Patz must be corroborated with evidence
Diane Dimond: Witnessing the Justice System Up-Close
It's an honor to observe the process of American citizens giving up their time for jury serviceDiane Dimond: Happy Mother’s Day — If You Aren’t Locked Up
Children growing up with mothers behind bars often become society's burden
Diane Dimond: Faith in America Redux
Progress starts with small steps and a determination for change
Diane Dimond: ‘In Nothing We Trust’ — A Crisis of Justice
Our government and financial institutions are broken with no apparent way to fix them
Diane Dimond: Not Your Father’s Pharmacy, and the Reason Is a Shame
Prescription drug abuse, including armed robberies and inside-the-store thefts, has become an epidemic in America
Diane Dimond: Parents Still Desperate for Answers in Annie McCann’s Death
When a child is murdered, the feeling that no one cares enough to find the truth only exacerbates the pain
Diane Dimond: Your Tax Dollars Circling the Drain
After years of recession, you'd think our own government would value the need to pinch pennies
Diane Dimond: In Trayvon Martin Case, How About Getting the Facts First?
Uninformed, hot-headed people playing to the cameras only distract from true justice
Diane Dimond: Coming to the Defense of the U.S. Military
No one knows why Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales went on a rogue killing spree, but his troubles began long before he enlisted
Diane Dimond: Show ID to Vote — What’s Wrong With That?
It's past time to enact changes to ensure only eligible voters actually vote
Diane Dimond: Health-Care Fraud and America’s Newest ‘Most Wanted’ List
We can all become active in cracking down on one of the fastest-growing crime sectors in America
Diane Dimond: Rampant Racism in the Heartland
It's time for North Dakota — and other states — to pass legislation protecting the constitutional rights of every citizen
Diane Dimond: Life in a Box for Inmates Shouldn’t Be Standard Operating Procedure
Journalist details the mental deterioration caused by prolonged solitary confinement
Diane Dimond: Teacher-Student Sex Crimes Serve as Wake-Up Call
In light of recent events, it's a good time for age-appropriate discussions with our children
Diane Dimond: One Priest’s Mission to Protect Congregants from Rogue Police Officers
Rev. James Manship steps up after hearing harrowing stories of harassment and racial profiling by the East Haven, Conn., Police Department
Diane Dimond: Why Do Pro Sports Teams Still Play Song By Sex Offender?
We've heard more than enough of Gary Glitter's 1970s hit 'The Hey Song'
Diane Dimond: Your Privacy vs. Police Investigations
U.S. Supreme Court ruling may make the job of law enforcement more complicated
Diane Dimond: Online Property Room Eases Burden on Police Departments
Retired detective's auction house sells confiscated merchandise and sends the money back to law enforcement
Diane Dimond: How Many Serial Killers Are There in America?
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