Lauren-Brooke Eisen

Internet librarian is a real job. And it's real important.

In 2016, two of the largest private prison companies made 4 billion dollars in revenue. But are they saving us any money?

Social innovation looks like a lot of things. One example? Prisons in New Zealand that try to keep prisoners out, not in.

Why do federal and local governments pay private contractors to lock inmates up? The answer is surprising. Read more....