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Smoke and Mirrors: Essential Questions About “Prison Reform“
We're hearing that we've entered a new era of “bipartisan prison reform.” But don't celebrate just yet.

UN questions for US and Yemen over “disappeared” American
A UN body that tracks forced disappearance has reiterated its call to Yemen to produce a US citizen who has been missing from a prison in the country for …

What Do Private Prisons Have to Do With the Upcoming Election?
As Election Day draws near, what are some of the ways that private prison corporations support their candidates? What do they receive in return?

Against Carceral Feminism
Relying on state violence to curb domestic violence only ends up harming the most marginalized women.

Public Says No to Silencing Prisoners’ Speech
Democracy is never served by silence.

Mumia Abu-Jamal Speaks Out From Jail on New Pennsylvania Law Silencing Prisoners
Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett is set to sign into law a bill critics say will trample the free speech rights of prisoners.

Why Are We Using Prisons to Treat the Mentally Ill?
“OverCriminalized” tackles how police handle mental health, substance abuse and homelessness.

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Applying to College With a Criminal Record
Colleges are staging areas for economic success and personal prosperity. They should not create new barriers to entry.

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“I Never Want Anyone Else to Go Through What I Did“
Women still behind bars have contributed to the fight for reproductive justice.

Special Counsel Orders Investigation of Alleged Foster Care Abuse Coverup
The state allegedly violated requirements to separate foster children from adult inmates in prison or other secure detention.