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Despite Advances, the Trans Struggle for Justice Behind Bars Is Just Beginning
Ashley Diamond's story starkly illustrates the challenges facing trans women behind bars.
Sgt. James Brown, 26, Survived Two Tours in Iraq Only to Die Begging for His Life in Texas Jail
A shocking video from inside the jail raises new questions.
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Maya Schenwar | Stop Punishing People for Poverty: Abolish Bail
Most of the people incarcerated in local jails have not been convicted of a crime.
Wisconsin Grandmother Jailed for Opposing Drone Murders
Bonnie Block, a Madison grandmother and long-time peace activist, was found guilty of trespassing in a jury trial in the Juneau County Courthouse on Wednesday.
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General Patreaus: Too Big to Jail
Retired Gen. David Petraeus gets a misdemeanor wrist-slap for exposing covert officers and lying about it, says ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern.
Jails: Time to Wake Up to Mass Incarceration in Your Neighborhood
Jails admit nearly 12 million people every year. Yet they are largely off the radar of critics of mass incarceration.
Jail Video Visits Are No Substitute for the Real Thing
Prison video “visits” often replace in-person visits in order to maximize profits for private companies.
Solitary Not Yet Over at Rikers, But Advocates Keep Fighting
The Jails Action Coalition is a grassroots group that has been pushing for an end to all forms of solitary confinement.
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Scholarship, Mentor Program Helps Children of Incarcerated Parents Go to College
Financial assistance is just one of the benefits grantees get from ScholarCHIPS.
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We Demand Radical Bail Reform!
The presumption of innocence should be respected for all citizens, not just the rich. Setting bail out of the financial reach of ordinary citizens assures that jails are …