From the Staff:

Why We Use the Typewriter Font

Letter-writing remains a lifeline for people in prison, and typewriters, rare and expensive, have long symbolized connection and resistance. Read more about why we use a typewriter-style font to honor that legacy and the people behind the words.

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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.

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