Thanksgiving on Death Row

Kevin Cooper / Truthdig Nov 22, 2017 The author has been in San Quentin since 1985 and is fighting to prevent the state of California from killing him for a murder he says he did not commit. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

ICE Violates Own Policy by Locking Up Pregnant Women, Complaint Alleges

By Patrick Michels / Reveal Sep 29, 2017 Lawyers in south Texas say more pregnant women are being held for weeks in detention centers run by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Link Between Violence and Female Incarceration

Elaine Elinson / Truthdig Sep 13, 2017 The prevalence of physical abuse may be the most open secret behind the growing number of women who end up behind bars. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Eric Holder’s Backward Policies on Criminal Justice Echo in Jeff Sessions’ Tenure

By Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report May 19, 2017 The attorney general (pictured, standing) would like to turn the clock back to pre-emancipation, but he will settle for a return to the days of his predecessor, Eric Holder (seated). Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Bail Cost Me My Job and My Apartment and Stopped My Life

By Steph F. / Silicon Valley De-Bug Apr 4, 2017 It is difficult enough to live in Silicon Valley, and not being able to afford bail for minor arrests puts lives in jeopardy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Love Letters From Both Sides of Incarceration

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2017 Frankie, who is serving a life sentence without parole, and Yolanda, his wife, reflect on marriage with one spouse behind bars. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Part 4: Restarting Life in a Halfway House

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2017 The transition from convict to parolee can be difficult, with more restrictions in the reintegration facility than in prison. But thoughts of the free world keep the author going. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Standing Your Ground in a Trump Presidency: ‘Loss Will Always Be a Teacher’

BLANK Dec 20, 2016 "This is actually a time of great loss," said the Rev. Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries. Now more than ever, we need to use compassion to heal the demonization and hate that have divided America. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Human Rights

Rayma Suprani, Cagle Cartoons Sep 12, 2016 Dig deeper

Poor Children Are Being Put in ‘Debtor’s Prison for Kids’

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Sep 2, 2016 A first-of-its-kind study finds that children are being imprisoned when their parents or guardians can't pay juvenile court fees. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The U.S. Senator Who Thinks We Need More Incarceration

John Kiriakou / Truthdig Jun 1, 2016 Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, argues that the U.S. isn't putting enough people behind bars. He ignores the fact that when ex-felons are allowed to reintegrate into society as productive, tax-paying citizens with voting rights, they are far less likely to reoffend. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Private Groups, Not Government, Lead the Charge on Prison Issues

John Kiriakou / Truthdig May 18, 2016 As architects consider a ban on designing death chambers and a major pharmaceutical company stops selling drugs for use in executions, Washington sits on its hands when it comes to reform. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )