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The Harsh Blue-Collar Reality of Working as a Prison Guard

David Moloney’s ‘Barker House’ is a wholly unique look into America’s darkest corner

Jail Support, the Backbone of Protests, Is Fighting ‘Unprecedented’ Police Brutality

After arrests, they’re here for you with food, water, blankets, legal support and a ride home. Jail support is about solidarity, and the work happens long after protests end

How a Former Cocaine Smuggler Became One of the Country’s Most Sought-After Voices in Prison Reform

In 1985, Fleet Maull was incarcerated for running a $24 million drug-smuggling ring. In the 35 years since, he’s brought mindfulness meditation to thousands.

Remorse Is a Terrible Way to Decide How Long Someone Should Go to Jail

So why do we think it says anything about guilt, shame and whether or not the defendant will commit another crime?

Letting Prisoners Vote Would Make America a Better Place

Prisoners Still Believe the Penal System Is Secretly Dosing Them With ‘Anti-Horny’ Drugs

What It’s Like to Write a Book in Prison

Free Rein

The Social Media Lives of Men on House Arrest

You Can Actually Buy Your Way to a Much More Comfortable Prison Sentence