It’s Been a Year. Why Hasn’t Biden Freed Eyvin Hernandez? It’s Been a Year. Why Hasn’t Biden Freed Eyvin Hernandez?
The LA public defender was wrongfully and arbitrarily detained in Venezuela one year ago this week. It’s past time for the US government to bring him back.
Mar 30, 2023 / Traci Blackburn, Henry Martinez, and Bahar Mirhosseni
Exploiting Prison Workers for Cheap Sheets Exploiting Prison Workers for Cheap Sheets
Research by advocates documents harsh conditions and unfair practices for incarcerated workers throughout the US prison system.
Mar 10, 2023 / Michelle Chen
Arizona Prisoners Find Hope in Their Fight Against Forced Inductions Arizona Prisoners Find Hope in Their Fight Against Forced Inductions
A bill seeking to end the practice has languished without a hearing. Bill sponsor Athena Salman is not giving up, and neither are pregnant people in custody.
Mar 8, 2023 / Victoria Law
When Force-Feeding Is Torture When Force-Feeding Is Torture
After years of litigation, The Nation and Type Investigations have acquired footage of a force-feeding at a federal prison. It shows treatment that may amount to torture.
Mar 8, 2023 / Feature / Aviva Stahl
Dora Maria Téllez Is Free at Last—and Able to Speak Freely! Dora Maria Téllez Is Free at Last—and Able to Speak Freely!
The legendary figure from Nicaragua's Sandinista revolution in an exclusive interview following her release from prison and arrival as an exile in the US.
Mar 2, 2023 / Linda Mannheim and Mike Lanchin
Predatory Policing Has Become a National Crisis Predatory Policing Has Become a National Crisis
Welcome to America’s emerging predator state.
Feb 28, 2023 / Michael Gould-Wartofsky
It’s Time to End the Outrageous Militarization of America’s Police Force It’s Time to End the Outrageous Militarization of America’s Police Force
De-escalation would enhance public safety.
Feb 21, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Even After a Landmark Bill, the Fight for Prison Phone Justice Isn’t Over Even After a Landmark Bill, the Fight for Prison Phone Justice Isn’t Over
The FCC needs to understand its landmark mission.
Feb 15, 2023 / Wanda Bertram
“Revolutionary” Housing: How Colleges Aim to Support Formerly Incarcerated Students “Revolutionary” Housing: How Colleges Aim to Support Formerly Incarcerated Students
The number of formerly incarcerated people heading to college is sure to grow. Designing supportive housing for these students could be key to ensuring that they graduate.
Feb 6, 2023 / Feature / Gail Cornwall
Leigh Goodmark on “Imperfect Victims” and the Need for Abolition Feminism Leigh Goodmark on “Imperfect Victims” and the Need for Abolition Feminism
A conversation with lawyer and advocate Leigh Goodmark on her new book about the criminalization of survivors and the promise of abolition feminism.
Feb 2, 2023 / Q&A / Victoria Law