Jails and Prisons

Daunte Wright

Just Outside Minneapolis, the Next Uprising Is Here Just Outside Minneapolis, the Next Uprising Is Here

The Chauvin trial is almost over. The officer who killed Daunte Wright appears in Zoom court today.

Apr 15, 2021 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo

Prison Gym

Undanced Dances During a Pandemic Undanced Dances During a Pandemic

From inside a California prison come choreographies of the mind.

Apr 14, 2021 / Suchi Branfman

Police Brutality

For Black Lives Matter Protesters, There Are No Days Off For Black Lives Matter Protesters, There Are No Days Off

In the midst of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, police in suburban Minneapolis killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man.

Apr 12, 2021 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo

Police chief

Arradondo Condemned Him, but All Cops Are Derek Chauvin Arradondo Condemned Him, but All Cops Are Derek Chauvin

During his testimony Monday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo attempted to wipe his department’s hands clean in the death of George Floyd.

Apr 6, 2021 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo

MLK

MLK Was Right About America’s ‘Spiritual Death’ MLK Was Right About America’s ‘Spiritual Death’

Pro-austerity and anti-poor economic policies, along with over-militarization, have kept America in a death spiral for the past half-century.

Apr 5, 2021 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

The Derek Chauvin Trial Is One Battle in a Wider War

The Derek Chauvin Trial Is One Battle in a Wider War The Derek Chauvin Trial Is One Battle in a Wider War

The Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for nearly 10 minutes is facing multiple murder charges. But the trial, which began here on Monday, is part of a lar...

Apr 2, 2021 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo

Jessup

New Bills Could Stop Private Prisons From Cutting Deals With ICE New Bills Could Stop Private Prisons From Cutting Deals With ICE

An increasing number of states are passing legislation that makes it harder for local governments to sign contracts with for-profit prison companies.

Apr 2, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Elmhurst-three-prison

How the Elmhurst Three Finally Won Their Freedom How the Elmhurst Three Finally Won Their Freedom

In 2014, The Nation published the story of three men—George Bell, Gary Johnson, and Rohan Bolt—imprisoned for a crime they didn’t commit. At last, they’re home.

Apr 2, 2021 / Hannah Riley

Abolition Is a Collective Vision: An Interview With Mariame Kaba

Abolition Is a Collective Vision: An Interview With Mariame Kaba Abolition Is a Collective Vision: An Interview With Mariame Kaba

A conversation about how the pandemic has raised the stakes for the abolition movement, collective care, and a world without prisons.

Mar 29, 2021 / Q&A / Elias Rodriques

Governor Gavin Newsom Visits School To Highlight State's Reopening Efforts

The Campaign Against Gavin Newsom Sets Its Targets on Social Justice The Campaign Against Gavin Newsom Sets Its Targets on Social Justice

An effort to recall the California governor is aimed at blocking progress toward reducing wealth inequality and mass incarceration.

Mar 19, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

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