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Debunking the Lies Politicians Say About Immigrants
As critical elections approach, voters are being bombarded with harmful myths,…
Mar 21, 2024
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What a Day in Prison is Really Like
What would you ask a person who has spent decades in prison? You might inquire…
Mar 14, 2024
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After 30 Years, the First Program to Offer Pell Grants to Incarcerated Students Has Launched
(Jae C. Hong/AP Photo)
On a Monday afternoon this January, 16 students gathered…
Mar 05, 2024
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Cheap Jail and Prison Food Is Making People Sick. It Doesn’t Have To.
“[It’s one of my] trademark meals to this day,” said Matthew of his unique…
Feb 27, 2024
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“We Need to Listen”
Illustration by Bea Hayward.
Nearly one in six transgender people report…
Feb 20, 2024
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Millions of People in the U.S. Miss Their Court Date, With Dire Consequences
Every year, millions of people face severe consequences—including arrest,…
Feb 13, 2024
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Georgia Legislators Want to Undermine Voters by Ousting Elected Prosecutors
Sherry Boston, district attorney for DeKalb County, Georgia.
Between 2016 and…
Feb 08, 2024
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Looking Beyond Bars to Meet Crime Survivors’ Needs
John, Jane, and Jane's family wrote down the values they brought to their…
Jan 31, 2024
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Electronic Monitoring Is an Extension of Mass Incarceration
Craig Caudill had a plan for life after his release from prison. While…
Jan 30, 2024
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Jail Intake Is Killing People. Decarceration Is the Way to Stop It.
Before newly incarcerated people are assigned to a cell block or a bed, they…
Jan 25, 2024