Prison

Our society barely recognizes the futility of imprisoning people for onerously long sentences.

Long-term prisoners who've committed violent crimes are found to be the least likely to offend again, so why do we keep them locked up until death?

What are some ways to support people behind bars if you're not near any existing organizations?

In a word, the name for institutional mass incarceration, murder and the militarization of police forces is - racism.

Securus is an exploitative monopoly, and an unfortunate part of both prisoners' and their families' lives.

As Alexander leaves prison for house arrest, it's time to question the system that turns women into criminals for trying to stay alive.

The US has the highest youth incarceration rate in the world with 336 juvenile incarcerations per 100,000 youth - nearly five times as many as the second highest country.

After unintentionally miscarrying, women in El Salvador have been charged with murder.

The Jails Action Coalition is a grassroots group that has been pushing for an end to all forms of solitary confinement.

LeslieAnn Manning reported being raped by another inmate.