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Prisons & Policing
Police Shoot and Kill Mentally Ill Native American Man
Over half of fatal shootings involve mentally ill people, and Native Americans are statistically more at risk of dying in police shootings.
What “Orange Is the New Black” Tells Us About Sexual Abuse in Women’s Prisons and How to Stop It
Women band together to stop the abuse.
A Young Black Man Talks to His Mom About the Traffic Stop That Almost Killed Him
Alex Landau was raised by adoptive white parents, who believed skin color didn't matter.
“A Wound That Will Never Heal”: Organizing After the Death of Daniel Covarrubias at the Hands of Police
Daniel's family has been marching and organizing tirelessly to win justice.
Beyond Innocence: US Political Prisoners and the Fight Against Mass Incarceration
President Obama could consider healing wounds by releasing some of the many political prisoners.
Sandra Bland’s Sister Responds to Suicide Allegations
Law enforcement officials have concluded that the cause of Sandra Bland's death in custody was suicide.
Protests Demand Justice for Sandra Bland and Kindra Chapman, Black Women Found Dead in Jail
In Texas, new information has emerged about the arrest of Sandra Bland.
A Life Behind Bars
At 15 years old, Efren Paredes was sentenced to serve life in prison, without the possibility of parole.
“I Will Light You Up!”: New Dashcam Video Shows Arrest of Sandra Bland, Found Dead in Texas Jail
The footage shows that Bland should never have been arrested in the first place.
A Letter From an Ethiopian-American Son to President Obama
As President Obama prepares for his trip to Ethiopia, this open letter has been released to President Obama.