The Harrowing Prison Report Mass Media Chose to Ignore

Adam Johnson / FAIR Feb 3, 2019 A recent report revealed widespread abuse at U.S. prisons, but media coverage makes it sound like inmates are living high off the hog. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Freezing Inmates Desperate for Heat at Federal Detention Center in Brooklyn

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Feb 2, 2019 A rally was held outside the jail on Saturday to offer solidarity. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ending the American Tragedy of Mass Incarceration

By Richard Blaustein / LARB Feb 2, 2019 The book “Start Here” yields a vision for a future United States that will not stand out for its distressing criminal justice system. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Recollections From Behind Bars: A Woman’s Tale

By Jamie Farthing Jan 8, 2019 Writer Jamie Farthing recounts a memorable meeting with a fellow inmate in a New Jersey prison. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

News Outlets Reveal Their Utter Contempt for the Incarcerated

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Jan 7, 2019 Recent articles obscure prison’s dismal conditions with stories about holiday meals. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Podcasting Offers California Inmate Unlikely Path to Freedom

OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ / The Associated Press Jan 2, 2019 Walter "Earlonne" Woods has seen his prison sentence commuted thanks, in part, to his work on the wildly successful "Ear Hustle." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Private Immigration Prisons Are Raking In Taxpayer Dollars Under Trump

Ilana Novick Dec 27, 2018 A damning new report reveals the industry pulled down $800 million in 2018 alone. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Flynn Sentencing Abruptly Postponed; Judge Expresses Disgust

ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Dec 18, 2018 "Arguably you sold your country out," the judge tells the ex-national security adviser, raising the prospect of prison for lying to the FBI. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mueller: Ex-Trump Campaign Chair Manafort Lied, Broke Plea Agreement

CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Nov 26, 2018 The special counsel makes the stunning allegation with details to come later. It could mean more jail time or charges for a key witness. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Prisoners Fighting California Fires Make Less Than $2 an Hour

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Nov 12, 2018 The state relies on thousands of incarcerated firefighters, some of whom are under 18, to help stop the blazes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Books That Keep Me Alive on Death Row

Kevin Cooper / Truthdig Nov 8, 2018 I have been forced to live in a 4½-by-11-foot cage against my will. Only literature can offer an escape from my hellish existence. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Florida on the Verge of a Massive Voter Enfranchisement Success

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Nov 1, 2018 In the Sunshine State, a remarkable citizen initiative could restore the right to vote to over 1.4 million Floridians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )