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Prisons & Policing
We Must Unlearn the Lie That State Violence Is Inherently Legitimate
“There is no alternative to taking on both the police and the far right simultaneously,” says Kelly Hayes.
Ordeal Is Not Over for Criminalized Survivor Wendy Howard After Trial Verdict
Abuse survivor Wendy Howard was acquitted of murder, but the prosecutor may decide to bring her to trial again.
Physical Mail Was My Lifeline to the Outside World — and Now It’s Gone
We treasure mementos like physical cards, letters and photos in prison because we have little else.
We Need a New Paradigm to Halt the Unprecedented Growth of Electronic Monitoring
Electronic monitoring has gone far beyond ankle bands. Let’s challenge the meteoric expansion of this form of policing.
Being Pregnant in Prison Is a Nightmare That Won’t Be Ended by One Bill Alone
Lawmakers introduced a bill to improve pregnancy care in federal prisons, but advocates warn that may not be enough.
DOJ Opens Investigation After Incarcerated Man Dies From Untreated Cancer
The DOJ's announcement comes after a federal judge condemned the Bureau of Prisons for its role in the man's death.
Building “Feminist Jails” Ignores a Larger Problem
A reformist approach to women’s incarceration places responsibility of reform on the individual, not the institution.
Prison Strikers Across Alabama Demand Change Despite Severe Retaliation
Thousands of incarcerated workers across the state are demanding an end to their inhumane treatment.
Thousands Demand Release of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Advocates say if Assange is successfully extradited to the U.S. other investigative journalists are at risk too.
Biden’s Action on Weed Convictions Is a First Step — Let’s Push for Much More
Many have fought for this for a long time, and this is just the first bold step in the right direction.