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Incarcerated Californians Express Cautious Optimism About New Clemency Proposal
The change has brought hope to some who fear dying in prison, while others worry it won't save them from such a fate.
A New Domestic Violence Hotline Aims to Stop People From Doing Harm
“Being able to talk someone off the ledge, I think it would prevent a lot of cases like mine,” one man said.
In Prison My Diagnosis Gave Me Access to Meds — Others Were Denied Care Entirely
Behind bars I watched men beg for help and get turned away because they lacked a formal diagnosis before incarceration.
Disabled Immigrants at Notorious California ICE Jail Report Abuse and Neglect
They face poor access to medical treatment, inadequate food and water, exposure to respiratory illnesses, and more.
Former Prisoner’s New Book Offers Rare Look Into Nation’s Most Secretive Prison
Having survived the most restrictive supermax prison in the country on a trumped-up charge, Eric King tells what he saw.
Journalist on Gaza Flotilla Describes “Torturous Conditions” in Israeli Custody
“They were throwing people’s medicine in the bin in front of them and laughing in their faces,” says Kieran Andrieu.
Trump Bashes Cashless Bail, Says It Leads to More Crime. Studies Say Otherwise.
Real-world examples and case studies reveal that cashless bail doesn't result in higher crime rates.
Liberal Faith in Checks and Balances Betrays Deeper Investment in Law and Order
We must dismantle the lie that criminalization safeguards democracy and ensures our safety.
Rubio Makes Deal With El Salvador to Send Migrants, US Citizens to Prisons There
Critics have denounced the arrangement as “bizarre and unprecedented,” as well as illegal.
Let’s Create New Traditions That Celebrate Mutual Care for the Holidays
Organizer Holly Krig discusses how to support families impacted by incarceration.