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Prisons
Corporate Exploitation of Prison Labor Reaches Deep into the Supply Chain
Prison slavery produces billions of dollars for the economy with many corporations taking advantage.
People in Prison Organize Collectively for Survival. We All Need to Learn How.
“In a death-making institution, the formation of a social life-support system is a rebellious act,” says Kelly Hayes.
Prison Officials Punished Me With Solitary — Against Their Own Rules
Prison rules say “vulnerable populations,” which include trans women, cannot be subject to administrative segregation.
I Survived Death Row, But I’ll Never Escape It
During my 13 years on death row, I saw 12 people executed at the hands of the state. I can’t describe the horror I felt.
Unnecessary and Complicated Transfers Are Spreading COVID in Federal Prisons
Incarcerated people are routinely subject to air, bus and van transport that heightens their risk of contracting COVID.
North Carolina Prison Has Ignored Woman’s Pleas for Gender-Affirming Surgery
Trans people behind bars are being denied what experts agree is medically necessary care.
Julius Jones Will “Fight Another Day” — Death Sentence Commuted
The governor's office said it didn’t grant Jones a parole possibility because of restrictions in the state constitution.
Elizabeth Warren Urges Biden to Free People Imprisoned on Marijuana Charges
Warren called U.S. cannabis policy “failed and racist” as Biden faces mounting pressure to take executive action.
Biden’s DOJ Downplayed Suicide Risk for Assange in Appeal of Extradition Denial
The British district judge denied Julian Assange’s extradition due to his high risk of suicide in U.S. prisons.
Former Black Panther Russell “Maroon” Shoatz Freed From Prison After 49 Years
Shoatz was transferred to a hospital in Pennsylvania amid a legal challenge to life in prison without parole.