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Fact Check Friday: “They get three meals a day – how bad can it be?”
“If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.”
It’s catchy but it’s also misleading. Most people in prison didn’t get a trial. Many are innocent. And the punishment doesn’t stop when the sentence ends.
Hug Your Adoptee this Month: June Edition
👋 Note: To all of our new adopters - welcome! You’re bringing hope and human connection to people who need it most. Whether you're already in contact, or are still waiting for your match, we’re grateful you’re here. Each month, we’ll send a short note like this one,...
📉 Policy vs. People: “Good Time” That Doesn’t Count
States say good time credits reward rehabilitation, but many incarcerated people never see the time they’ve earned. This post exposes how vague policies and quiet reclassifications keep people inside longer than they should be.
Civics 101: When Obscure Laws Are Used to Silence Dissent
In this week’s Civics 101, we unpack the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights advocate detained under an obscure immigration statute, one a federal judge says is likely unconstitutional. We also revisit a famous quote from A Man for All Seasons about defending even the Devil… for the sake of justice itself.
Bee 🐝 Sides: Shelf Life (Part I)
What do drywall, recalcitrant screws, and agile mindsets have in common? Turns out, quite a lot. This is a story about perseverance, patchwork, and the beauty of trying again, because balance doesn’t come from getting it right the first time.
Memorial Week: “It’s large-scale business built on the bodies of those in its grasp.”
This Navy veteran has spent 30 years serving—from the military to a prison sentence that may last the rest of his life. With no family contact and only one visitor in 8 years, he now dedicates his time to writing and prison reform advocacy. He’s written over 200 essays, and hopes someone will write back.