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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.
New York Prison Guards Accused of Brutally Killing Prisoner, Covering Up Death
Four months ago, Samuel Harrell died at New York's Fishkill Correctional Facility.
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FreeHer: Formerly Incarcerated Women Build a National Network
Formerly incarcerated women recently gathered to emphasize that it's time the US ended the mass criminalization of Black and poor women.
Alabama Case Illustrates Difficulties Women Behind Bars Face When Seeking Abortion
Administrators around the country have often thrown up barriers to abortion access.