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Jan 11, 2019

What the Government Shutdown Really Means for Federal Prisoners

What the Government Shutdown Really Means for Federal Prisoners

Dec 27, 2018

The First Step Act Is a Small Step for Incarcerated Women

The First Step Act Is a Small Step for Incarcerated Women

Dec 20, 2018

Congress Just Took a Big Step Toward Ending the Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners

Congress Just Took a Big Step Toward Ending the Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners

Dec 19, 2018

Brutality Against Prisoners Is Often Unseen. In this Virgin Islands Jail, It Was Caught on Video.

Brutality Against Prisoners Is Often Unseen. In this Virgin Islands Jail, It Was Caught on Video.

Dec 5, 2018

Why I Ended the Horror of Long-Term Solitary in Colorado's Prisons

Why I Ended the Horror of Long-Term Solitary in Colorado's Prisons

Nov 15, 2018

Prisoners Are Getting Paid $1.45 a Day to Fight the California Wildfires

Prisoners Are Getting Paid $1.45 a Day to Fight the California Wildfires

Oct 18, 2018

Louisiana’s Infamous Angola Prison Goes on Trial

Louisiana’s Infamous Angola Prison Goes on Trial

Sep 27, 2018

What Happens When Prisoners Go on Strike?

What Happens When Prisoners Go on Strike?

Sep 25, 2018

Prisons’ Refusal to Provide Adequate Opioid Treatment Is Cruel and Unlawful

Prisons’ Refusal to Provide Adequate Opioid Treatment Is Cruel and Unlawful

Sep 19, 2018

New Bill Would Ensure No Woman Is Forced to Give Birth in Chains

New Bill Would Ensure No Woman Is Forced to Give Birth in Chains