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Prisons & Policing
California Moratorium Impacts a Quarter of People on Death Row in US
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order will grant reprieve to 737 people incarcerated on death row.
As Bankers Back Away, For-Profit Prison Companies Step Up Political Spending
Under mounting pressure from critics, private-prison firms are stepping up their political influence.
Most Victims of Violent Crimes Don’t Call the Cops
Most victims feel alienated by the criminal legal system and prefer community solutions over law enforcement.
Journalists, Lawyers and Activists Targeted in Intelligence Gathering at Border
House Democrats are now calling for the full disclosure of the government’s secret list.
Chelsea Manning Is Jailed After Refusal to Answer Questions
Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning expressed no regrets Thursday when she revealed that she faces a contempt hearing.
Big Brother Steps Closer as Parents Shackle Teens to Ankle Monitors
With carceral technology extending itself further into our lives, George Orwell’s nightmare has arrived.
New York Sex Workers Are Working to Decriminalize Their Trade
A new coalition of people in the sex trades wants New York to become the first state to fully decriminalize their work.
Former Chief Medical Officer of New York City Jails Says Incarceration Is Deadly
Dr. Homer Venters discusses his new book, “Life and Death at Rikers Island.”
Illinois Prison Phone Rates Are Lowest Following Grassroots Activism
The campaign was successful because of pressure from activists and families of the incarcerated.
Pennsylvania Prison Lockdown: Public Health Crisis or Powerplay?
Was the “health crisis” that prompted the lockdown a pre-emptive move to repress the National Prison Strike?