Truthout
Prisons & Policing
Racist Preconceptions and an Ongoing Cover-Up Mark the Attica Rebellion’s Legacy
Attica reminds us that prisoners are human beings.
Oklahoma Sheriffs, Judges Let Company Extort People Over Court Debts
Aberdeen Enterprizes II plays up people's worst fears.
In 35 States, Cops Have a Legal Loophole to Sexually Assault Someone in Custody
Many may not be aware that their states have no actual laws in place to protect them.
Seeking Justice for the Victims of Attica
Crucial parts of Attica's history will almost certainly remain hidden.
DC Police and the Feds Partner With Hard Right to Convict Trump Protesters
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Washington highlights a dangerous national trend.
Why Illinois’s House Bill 531 or Any Parole Bill or Sentencing Reform Should Be Retroactive
Excluding current prisoners is the height of hypocrisy.
Bresha Meadows, Teenage Girl Who Killed Her Abusive Father, Finally Freed After 10 Months in Jail
Victoria Law discusses Bresha Meadows.
Efforts to Decrease Prison Populations Are Leaving Women Behind
Incarceration rates for women are rising in many states.
Yes, Lots of People Go to Jail Because They Can’t Pay a Fine
The cycle of incarceration persists through injustice.
Jailing the Poor for Fines and Bail Is a Government-Operated Loan Shark Operation
An estimated 10 million people owe $50 billion in court debt.