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Incarceration
Amid GOP Hypocrisy, Alabama Advances US’s Strictest Abortion Bill
Anti-choice activists hope to see this bill land in front of the Supreme Court.
We Need a New Declaration of Rights for Black Americans
The lived reality of Black Americans belies the privileges and immunities granted by the U.S. Constitution.
My Mother Has Been Homeless for 45 Years. Why Isn’t Housing a Right?
My release from prison is my mother's best chance of acquiring stable housing.
Polar Vortex Shows Incarcerated Workers Bear the Brunt of Extreme Weather
From clearing snow to fighting wildfires, prisoners are being exploited to mitigate climate disasters.
Court Order Could Signal Change for Trans Women in Men’s Prisons
The fight for Strawberry Hampton and for all incarcerated trans women has only just begun.
Louisiana Votes to Eliminate Jim Crow Jury Law
This is a victory for formerly incarcerated activists who are building political power in the state.
How Amazon, Microsoft and Tech Giants Are Powering Trump’s Deportations
Jacinta González, organizer with Mijente, a national political hub for Latinx organizing, discusses the new report.
For People Behind Bars, Reporting Sexual Assault Leads to More Punishment
Reporting sexual assault often lands prisoners in solitary confinement for their “protection.”
Fighting for Freedom From Death Row: The Story of Kevin Cooper
Kevin Cooper has lived for more than three decades on death row despite clear evidence that he was framed.
Land of Extraction: How Prison Industry Settled in Central Appalachia
The prison industry continues the tradition of toxic exploitation perpetuated by the coal mining industry.