Truthout
Prison
A Decade After the Execution of Troy Davis, 24 States Still Use Death Penalty
11 of the 13 states in the South still have the death penalty on the books despite declining national support.
Bipartisan Reforms Often Expand Prisons and Police. We Need Abolition Instead.
If the system is functioning as it is designed to, then “reform” will almost always find ways to reinforce the norm.
Former Attica Prisoner Describes Racist Brutality That Sparked Deadly Uprising
Fifty years ago, prisoners overpowered guards and took over much of the notorious New York prison.
As Prison Staff Try to Erase Queer and Trans Folks, We Assert Our Right to Exist
Incarcerated LGBTQ people are finding creative ways to claim public space and gather in solidarity.
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.