Prisoners' rights
Tennessee Prison Rejects Book Donations Because ‘Malcolm X Not Allowed’
A written note posted to social media highlights how reading material behind bars is often restricted arbitrarily.
A Tennessee County Wanted to Sterilize Inmates for Shorter Sentences. That's Over Now.
One former inmate says he refused a vasectomy and was required to serve an additional 30 days
How a Horrible Invasion of Inmates’ Privacy Led to This Ridiculous Photo
In an unusual response to concerns raised by a nonprofit, the researchers decided to model themselves.
Inmates Declare an MLK Day Work Strike for Better Treatment Behind Bars
Just because someone is in prison doesn’t mean they should be denied basic human rights.
What Is Something You Love to Watch or Play, Even When it’s Difficult?
It doesn’t always succeed, but I love the way 'Orange is the New Black' continues to push at the boundaries of comedy and TV.
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Gitmo: Games
Games and the Guantánamo Bay detention facility have a long, contentious history.
When Prison Food Is a Punishment
Nutraloaf, a blend of several different kinds of food mashed together and baked into a flavorless loaf, is still served to prisoners across the country.
Three Dead Prisoners in Alabama Highlight Struggling Jail Healthcare System
Nikki Listau, Deundrez Woods, and Tanisha Jefferson all died last year in Madison County Jail, Alabama, Three lawsuits filed this month claim their deaths could be avoided with better medical care.
A New Pennsylvania Law Tramples the Free Speech Rights of Prisoners
Pennsylvania just passed a law targeting the "obscene celebrity" cultivated by prisoners. But for many inmates, writing is the only way out of a life of drugs and crime.
Pussy Riot Members Sue Russian Government at the European Court of Human Rights
Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova have likened their prosecution and detention following a controversial “punk prayer” to torture.
Can Cecily McMillan Be a Representative for Prisoners?
The activist leaves Rikers with horror stories from within. Her message illustrates how others are silenced.
Inmates Are Losing Their Privilege to Get Laid
All but three states have now ended conjugal visit programs for prisoners — but many consider it a useful form of correction.