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In Prison, We Helped Fight Wildfires. Upon Release, We Were Handed Over to ICE.
Governor Newsom must take decisive action by protecting the immigrants and incarcerated firefighters in our communities.
Biden Administration Should Grant Clemencies and Oppose Racist “Risk Assessment”
Biden must address the harm wrought by racist measures included in bipartisan prison reform legislation.
The Court Knew She Didn’t Commit the Murder. They Sentenced Her for It Anyway.
After nearly 15 years behind bars, Erika Ray is getting another day in court.
I Wanted to Join the Legal Cannabis Industry. Now I’m Sitting in Prison.
Federal drug laws are designed to ensure that the spoils of the emerging legal cannabis industry go to the affluent.
Ilhan Omar Urges Pardon for Daniel Hale, Who Leaked Air Force’s Drone Program
Omar says that, while the legality of his actions has been decided, it is up to Biden to rule on the moral question.
Ex-Weather Underground Member David Gilbert Is Granted Clemency by Cuomo
Gilbert is now eligible to apply for parole, but he could still be denied.
Don’t Just “Close” Prisons — Demolish Them and Reinvest Their Funding
A “closure” sometimes means the use of prisons as training sites that perpetuate oppression elsewhere.
Florida Jail Faces Threat of Toxic Flooding. It Has No Evacuation Plan.
Many rural jails and prisons face serious environmental threats, but they aren't often considered in emergency planning.
Announcing the Winners of the 2021 Keeley Schenwar Memorial Prize
Truthout is proud to announce the winners of the Keeley Schenwar Memorial Essay Prize.
I Was Thrown in Solitary at 14. My Jailers Added a Day Each Time I Fought Back.
Emile DeWeaver describes six days of abuse in solitary confinement as a child.