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Solitary Confinement
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Revolutionary Love: Fighting Prison Injustice From Both Sides of the Wall
Even peaceful resistance to brutality in prison is seen as defiance and can lead to more brutality from the guards.
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Canada Tackles “Systemic Overuse” of Solitary Confinement
A disturbing trend of frequent use of solitary confinement in Canadian prisons is prompting calls to abolish it.
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Beyond the Bars of Hopelessness: How We Can Revive Parole
Under our politicized parole system, even juveniles serving life sentences are routinely denied parole.
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Chelsea Manning Should Not Die in Prison
I pray that President Obama uses his pardon power to save Chelsea's life. He is likely the only one who can.
Voices From New York City’s Most Notorious Jail: Former Prisoners Speak Out About Abuse at Rikers Island
A new PBS documentary, "Rikers," brings you face to face with men and women who have survived incarceration at New York City's largest and most notorious jail.
One Year Since Settlement, Long-Term Solitary Drops 99 Percent at Pelican Bay Prison
The number of people held in the Pelican Bay SHU for more than 10 years has dropped by 99 percent.
Solitary = Torture
Solitary is torture.
Prison Revolutionaries of the ’60s Generation: Role Models for Contemporary Strikers
Former prison activists Albert Woodfox, Robert King and Sekou Kambui continue to inspire current prison struggles.
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Solitary for Suicide Attempts: The Brutal Punishment of Chelsea Manning
Possible solitary punishment for a suicide attempt is likely to exacerbate mental health issues for Chelsea Manning.
Chelsea Manning Faces Indefinite Solitary Confinement and Extra Prison Time After Suicide Attempt
Imprisoned Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning faces new charges after she tried to commit suicide last month.