Criminal justice system in St Louis, Missouri incarcerates people in the city’s infamous “workhouse” jail. 98% of inmates there, legally innocent but detained pre-trial because … A modern day debtors prison in St.LouisRead more
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National Prison Strike Demands An End to Slave Labor
The current national prison strike will have wrapped up by Sept. 11, but in its spirit, instead of simply mourning the victims of terrorism in … National Prison Strike Demands An End to Slave LaborRead more
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History of U.S. For-Profit Prisons from Slavery to Today
A 3-week nationwide prison strike from coast to coast just ended this month, after prisoners participated in hunger strikes and called for the abolition of … History of U.S. For-Profit Prisons from Slavery to TodayRead more
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From Florida to Washington, Prisoners Continue Nationwide Strike
Prisoners are striking from Florida to Washington as the national prison strike heads into its third and final week. Prisoners in at least 13 states … From Florida to Washington, Prisoners Continue Nationwide StrikeRead more
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Celebrating the End of Slavery
During the week of June 19, cities around the country mark Juneteenth — the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United … Celebrating the End of SlaveryRead more
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U.S. Sentencing Runs Contrary to International Law
A new report says massive incarceration rates in the United States are being fueled by harsh sentencing practices that run contrary to international law. In … U.S. Sentencing Runs Contrary to International LawRead more
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Deadliest U.S. Prison Riot in 25 Years
the bloody violence that broke out Sunday night at a maximum security prison in South Carolina, leaving seven prisoners dead, 17 others seriously injured, the … Deadliest U.S. Prison Riot in 25 YearsRead more
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Most TV shows are not reality
“Survivor’s Guide to Prison”