A jabbing pain in his shoulder and thigh roused Obada from his sleep at 3am. In the half-light, the 15-year-old could make out eight masked … Rise in Palestinian children held by Israel ‘alarming’Read more
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Israel Just Freed A 12-Year-Old Palestinian Girl From Prison
The Israeli prison service released a 12-year-old girl, believed to be the youngest Palestinian female ever imprisoned, on Sunday after she confessed to planning a … Israel Just Freed A 12-Year-Old Palestinian Girl From PrisonRead more
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Private prisons are costlier
Ohio holds the distinction of being the first state to sell off a public prison to a private corporation. This happened in 2011, when Ohio … Private prisons are costlierRead more
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America’s Killer Prisons
I get a lot of letters from people who’ve been incarcerated, or are now behind bars. Legally I can’t respond directly, because I’m an ex-con … America’s Killer PrisonsRead more
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Albert Woodfox of Angola 3, Freed After 43 Years in Solitary Confinement
After more than 43 years in solitary confinement, Albert Woodfox is a free man and joins us today for his first broadcast interview. The former … Albert Woodfox of Angola 3, Freed After 43 Years in Solitary ConfinementRead more
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Let’s End Torture in U.S. Prisons
Solitary confinement is exactly what it sounds like. A prisoner is kept in a small cell — usually 6 feet by 10 — alone, for … Let’s End Torture in U.S. PrisonsRead more
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Treatment Now for Mumia!
Despite numerous experts’ insistence that Mumia needs immediate Hep C treatment, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) continues to deny him care. We are back … Treatment Now for Mumia!Read more
