Crime and Punishment in America, is a four-part series directed by Lynn Novick, that tells the story of criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today, and explores how for more than 250 years, Americans have wrestled with the problem of crime, the purpose of punishment and the meaning of justice. Executive produced by Ken Burns and Sam Pollard. Narrated by Keith David. I served as an advisor to this incredible film and I can’t wait for people to see it! Premiers Nov. 16, 2026.
We invited over fifty scholars who have done pathbreaking work in the field to write original essays on a broad range of topics, covering the history of sexuality in the U.S. from the colonial era through the 20th century. Forthcoming from Cambridge University Press in 2027!
Work in progress on the history of medical injustice and LGBTQ people in the U.S. Preliminary findings from this study can be found in our NEJM article.
