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Prisons & Policing
Fighting to End the Other Death Sentence: Life Without Parole
Activists are fighting to end the practice of imprisoning people until they die.
Lawsuit Challenges Censorship of Book on Attica Prison Uprising
The banned book itself contains an argument for why such censorship should not be allowed in prisons.
How Organizers Made Survivors’ Incarceration an Issue in the Cuomo/Nixon Race
Mariame Kaba explains how sentence commutation gained prominence in this high-profile gubernatorial race.
Amika Mota Fought Fires as a Prisoner for 53 Cents Per Hour
A look at the incarcerated women fighting the California blazes fueled by climate change.
Prisoners Strike for Civil Resurrection
The prison strike is a battle for the moral reformation of a society that cannot cage its way to a better world.
The Prison Strike Challenges Ableism and Defends Disability Rights
Each of the 10 prison strike demands implicates disability. Let's practice disability solidarity with the strikers.
Inside the Prison Labor Strike: New Tactics Pay Off in Mainstream Coverage
A coordinated list of demands alongside new mobilization and messaging approaches helped garner media attention.
Land of Extraction: How Prison Industry Settled in Central Appalachia
The prison industry continues the tradition of toxic exploitation perpetuated by the coal mining industry.
Durham Leaders Investigate Conditions at For-Profit Immigrant Detention Center
A recent lawsuit details overcrowding at the facility, poor bathroom conditions, and a lack of basic hygiene products.
After Roy Oliver’s Verdict, What’s Next for Police Reformers in Dallas County?
Roy Oliver's murder conviction sets the stage for continued police reform efforts in North Texas.