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Prisons & Policing
San Francisco’s Earthquake-Unsafe Jail Leaves Prisoners in Peril
The Hall of Justice jail sits on soil that could liquefy and swallow parts of the building in an earthquake.
In Convicting Van Dyke, Chicago Jury Rejected Broader Policing Norms
Jason Van Dyke is just the tip of the iceberg.
How Can We Reconcile Prison Abolition With #MeToo?
Reliance on criminalization reinforces state violence.
The Power of Public Outrage: Laquan McDonald’s Place in History
A Black-led movement for justice kept alive the public outrage that led to Jason Van Dyke's guilty verdict.
Officials Literally “Blow Hot Air” to Mitigate Heat in Texas Prisons
Several Texas prisoners told Truthout they were threatened after asking for respite from extreme heat.
Jury Finds Chicago Cop Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Shooting of Black Teen
The guilty verdict is a major victory for the movement to hold police accountable for their crimes.
Keeping the Spirit of the Prison Labor Strike Alive
Prisoners and organizers of the strike now face retaliation as well as the challenge of advancing their demands.
For People Behind Bars, Reporting Sexual Assault Leads to More Punishment
Reporting sexual assault often lands prisoners in solitary confinement for their “protection.”
Drug Arrests on the Rise Under Trump
Marijuana arrests increased for the second year in a row, despite legalization in four states.
Virginia Suspends Policy Banning Tampons for Visitors After Public Outcry
Human rights groups are calling for an end to the policy, not just a temporary suspension.