An American Formerly Imprisoned in Iran Finds a Way to Break Out of ‘The Box’

Emily Wilson / Truthdig Jul 16, 2016 After experiencing the horror of solitary confinement for over a year, Sarah Shourd now is using storytelling and the theater to heal herself and others. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: Lawyers Representing California Hunger Strikers

BLANK Sep 9, 2013 Hunger-striking inmates seeking an end to California's use of solitary confinement concluded their two-month protest Thursday, three days after state lawmakers pledged to hold legislative hearings on conditions in the state's maximum security prisons.Hunger-striking inmates seeking an end to California's use of solitary confinement concluded their two-month protest Thursday. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Shane Bauer

BLANK Jul 14, 2013 Prisoners are among the "least of us" in America. After spending two years learning what they go through, investigative reporter Shane Bauer is raising his voice in their defense. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Journalist Shane Bauer on Inhumane Prisons From California to Iran

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 12, 2013 More than 12,000 prisoners in California have endured five days of hunger striking to end harsh punishment, redefine gang activity, improve food quality, increase access to health care and education services, and bring an end to solitary confinement, which they call "indefinite state-sanctioned torture." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iran Frees 2 American Hikers

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2011 Two years after crossing an unmarked border into Iran, American hikers Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal are being released from prison on $1 million bail. Convicted of espionage by the Iranians, they had been sentenced to eight years behind bars. Update: The two Americans flew Wednesday to Oman, where they raced down the stairway of a private jet and into the arms of their families. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hints at Prisoner Swap for 2 Hikers

Staff / Truthdig Sep 17, 2011 After speculation that Iran might allow two imprisoned American hikers to return home in exchange for a steep bail, Iran's foreign minister hinted Saturday that the timetable for their release could depend on the willingness of the U.S. to release Iranian prisoners. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ahmadinejad Says 2 U.S. Hikers Will Be Freed (Updated)

Staff / Truthdig Sep 14, 2011 Update: The Iranian Justice Ministry has contradicted Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and said the release of the two hikers who were sentenced to eight years in prison could be delayed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Iran Trial Begins for Hikers

Staff / Truthdig Feb 7, 2011 Trial has begun in Tehran for two of three American hikers accused of espionage after blundering across the border into Iran. The third hiker, Sarah Shourd, was freed on bail last September and is back in the United States. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )