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“Through a Penal System, Darkly”: Photographer Documents Kingston Penitentiary
This article and photo essay on the penal system invites people to consider what happens behind closed doors.
New Report Shows How Women of Color Bear the Costs of Mass Incarceration
There are a number of ways to put a price tag on the United States' mass incarceration system.
The Consequences of Our Underwhelming Criminal Legal System Reform Debate
As we revel in our moral courage, we've failed to fully apprehend the enormity of our moral failures.
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Ferguson and the Second Amendment
Today, a surprising coalition is emerging in Ferguson to breathe new life into the Second Amendment, uniting Oathkeepers and Black Lives Matter activists.
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In Illinois, New Law Limits Jail Time for Poor People Who Commit Certain Crimes
The prevalence of pretrial detention has a negative effect.
Justice for Samuel Harrell: Prosecute the “Beat Up Squad” at the Fishkill Prison
A horrifying murder was committed four months ago and despite the killers being known, not a single thing has happened to them.
Mumia Abu-Jamal Being Denied Treatment for Hepatitis C in Prison
Treatment for Hep C has a 95% cure rate. By withholding medication, the DOC would like to see this become a death sentence.
Black Prisoners’ Lives Matter: The Dallas 6 Blow the Whistle on the Inside
The Dallas 6 is a group of jailhouse lawyers, beaten and charged with rioting after exposing brutality inside their prison. Three of the Dallas 6 stand trial Monday.
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Obama Closed Bagram, so Why Not Guantánamo?
With less than 18 months before the end of Obama's term, the question remains of whether or not he will close the prison camp.
Private Prison Firms Buy Access to Public Officials at Lavish Industry Conferences
Private corrections companies are spending millions of dollars on free massages and luxury events to influence government officials.