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Don’t Be Fooled — Kamala Harris’s “Criminal Justice” Plan Is Not Progressive
Harris's plan is about brand management, not political vision.
We Must Abolish Prisons to Rebuild Communities Fractured by Mass Incarceration
We can begin by transforming our relationships to one another, say abolitionist activists.
Let’s Fight for Freedom From Electronic Monitors and E-Carceration
Electronic monitoring is not a better alternative to incarceration, because it sets you up to fail.
David Koch’s Dangerous, Right-Wing “Criminal Justice Reform” Lives On
Koch used his money not for systemic change but to control the narrative around prisons for his profit.
The Criminal Legal System Punishes Youth for Not Thinking Like Adults
Handing life sentences to 18-year-olds shows the same callous disregard for life the juveniles are accused of.
I Didn’t Kill Anyone, But I’m Sentenced to Die in Prison
Under “accountability laws,” people are convicted of murder just because they were present during the crime.
For Incarcerated Workers, Summer Heat Can Be a Death Sentence
Incarcerated workers are especially vulnerable to hazardous heat conditions, because there are few labor protections.
The Digital Privacy of Young People on Probation Matters
Nearly 300,000 young people are placed on probation each year.
The Murder of George Jackson and the Modern Anti-Prison Movement
Through his writings and leadership, George Jackson embodied the legacy of the anti-prison movement.
The Return of the Federal Death Penalty Is an Attack on Democracy
The death penalty is not just a human rights violation -- it's a warning of repression to come.