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Jan 10, 2017

James Burns Chose to Go Back Into Solitary Confinement for 30 Days, and He Livestreamed His Experience to Show the World Its Cruelty

James Burns Chose to Go Back Into Solitary Confinement for 30 Days, and He Livestreamed His Experience to Show the World Its Cruelty

Dec 5, 2016

President Obama, The Time Is Now to #FreeChelsea. She Deserves Her Freedom.

President Obama, The Time Is Now to #FreeChelsea. She Deserves Her Freedom.

Sep 26, 2016

In Syracuse, A Child Can Be Thrown in Solitary for Singing Whitney Houston

In Syracuse, A Child Can Be Thrown in Solitary for Singing Whitney Houston

Aug 19, 2016

The Justice Department’s Call to Axe Private-Prison Contracts Is A Victory. ICE Must Now Do the Same to End Federal Prison Profiteering.

The Justice Department’s Call to Axe Private-Prison Contracts Is A Victory. ICE Must Now Do the Same to End Federal Prison Profiteering.

Aug 12, 2016

End Prisons-for-Profit

End Prisons-for-Profit

Jun 15, 2016

Forget About Calling A Lawyer Or Anyone at All if You’re in an Immigration Detention Facility

Forget About Calling A Lawyer Or Anyone at All if You’re in an Immigration Detention Facility

Mar 15, 2016

This Kentucky Prison Is Censoring Books and Magazines That ‘Promote Homosexuality’ Because Prisoners Who Read About Gay People May Become Gay Themselves

This Kentucky Prison Is Censoring Books and Magazines That ‘Promote Homosexuality’ Because Prisoners Who Read About Gay People May Become Gay Themselves

Jan 27, 2016

Obama Puts Solitary Confinement on Notice

Obama Puts Solitary Confinement on Notice

Jan 21, 2016

All Kids in Nebraska Need Is Love

All Kids in Nebraska Need Is Love

Nov 20, 2015

There’s Only One Country That Hasn’t Ratified the Convention on Children's Rights: US

There’s Only One Country That Hasn’t Ratified the Convention on Children's Rights: US