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Mass Incarceration
Trend Toward Social Media Activism in Prisons Gains Steam
Behind bars, women are turning to social media to challenge misconceptions and advocate.
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The Punishment Paradigm: Two New Books Take on Prison, Race and History
Two works by young scholars of color bring fresh perspectives to the history of mass incarceration and the rise of debtors' prisons.
The Torture Mindset of the United States
US domestic torture practices have been globalized and franchised since September 11, 2001.
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Philadelphia to Reopen Long-Shuttered Prison With Horrifying History to House DNC Protesters
The former horror movie set will serve as a holding space for mass arrests.
The Clintons on Crime
Hillary and Bill Clinton each played a role in creating some of the disastrous policies that have fueled mass incarceration.
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Senate Proposal Would Expand Mandatory-Minimum Drug Sentencing — Again
These amendments would fuel mass incarceration, separate families and cause more pain in communities suffering from drug problems.
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California’s Prison System Co-opts Reform Language While Increasing Its Budget
With moderate bipartisan support and the rebranding of human cages, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is able to monopolize resources.
Opposing Mass Incarceration Is “Trendy,” but Can We Stop the Train of Piecemeal Reform?
How do we halt the advance of Donald Trump without totally capitulating to piecemeal reforms of the criminal legal system?
The Historical Roots of Contemporary Violence Against Pregnant Black Women
There is a long history of violence enacted on the bodies of pregnant Black women, but they have always fought back.
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Immigrant Detention Centers Are Not Day Cares
A company running an immigrant detention facility attempted to obtain a child care license. It has been blocked — for now.