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New Report Shows How Women of Color Bear the Costs of Mass Incarceration
There are a number of ways to put a price tag on the United States' mass incarceration system.
The Consequences of Our Underwhelming Criminal Legal System Reform Debate
As we revel in our moral courage, we've failed to fully apprehend the enormity of our moral failures.
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In Illinois, New Law Limits Jail Time for Poor People Who Commit Certain Crimes
The prevalence of pretrial detention has a negative effect.
Justice for Samuel Harrell: Prosecute the “Beat Up Squad” at the Fishkill Prison
A horrifying murder was committed four months ago and despite the killers being known, not a single thing has happened to them.
Mumia Abu-Jamal Being Denied Treatment for Hepatitis C in Prison
Treatment for Hep C has a 95% cure rate. By withholding medication, the DOC would like to see this become a death sentence.
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Obama Closed Bagram, so Why Not Guantánamo?
With less than 18 months before the end of Obama's term, the question remains of whether or not he will close the prison camp.
New York Prison Guards Accused of Brutally Killing Prisoner, Covering Up Death
Four months ago, Samuel Harrell died at New York's Fishkill Correctional Facility.
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FreeHer: Formerly Incarcerated Women Build a National Network
Formerly incarcerated women recently gathered to emphasize that it's time the US ended the mass criminalization of Black and poor women.
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Formerly Incarcerated Activist Leads Organization to Mobilize Hearts and Minds for Decarceration
Led by a formerly incarcerated activist, a new national organization is working to reduce the prison population by 50 percent in 15 years.
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