Truthout
Jails
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Entering the Chaos and Violence of Rikers Island
Rikers is called a "jail complex" rather than a "prison" because the inmates are confined there, supposedly, for a short time only.
“We’ve Never Seen the Government Stand Up to the Fossil Fuel Industry”: Tim DeChristopher on Our Climate Future
Tim DeChristopher is a leading climate activist in the US today and a thorn in the side of the fossil fuel industry.
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A Virtual Visit to a Relative in Jail
Even the best visitation policies can't make up for the broken bonds and fragmented communities that incarceration produces.
Jailing Bresha Meadows Is No Route to Justice
What do you do when you have absolutely no good options? No child should have to face these questions, but Bresha Meadows faced them every day.
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Videos Surface of a Death in Custody the LAPD Didn’t Want Released
Vachel Howard was arrested for driving under the influence. Hours later, he was dead. Here's what happened inside an LAPD jail.
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Alabama Mom’s Charges Are Dropped, but Only After an Arduous Battle
It took 16 months and thousands of dollars, but prosecutors have dismissed the case against Katie Darovitz.
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Solitary Confinement Is Used to Break People — I Know Because I Endured It
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit the use of solitary confinement. This legislation is vital.
The State of Justice for Juveniles in the US
Litigation is leading to juvenile justice reform, but harsh sentencing and racial disparities still plague the system.
Free From Jail, Imprisoned by Debt
People in at least 30 states are barred from voting because they're unable to pay their court fines.
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Maya Schenwar | When Prison Reform Means Prison Expansion
Although "prison reform" is gaining steam in progressive and conservative circles alike, it doesn't always look like progress.