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From the Staff:
When All the Other Is Gone
This post explores what we lose when we erase the âother,â and what we gain when we protect it.
đ Fact Check Friday: âTheyâre just doing their jobs.â
Masked agents. No warrants. Rubber bullets. This isnât immigration enforcement, itâs illegal, state-sanctioned terror. On this #FactCheckFriday, we break down whatâs really happening in cities like LA and Nashville, and what your rights STILL are.
Locking People Up for Unpaid Fines or Fees
In some courts, missing a payment can still land you behind bars. This post breaks down how âpay or stayâ policies function as modern-day debtorâs prisons â punishing people not for crimes, but for being poor.
Civics 101: The Law Passed â So Why Is Nothing Changing?
Passing a law doesnât guarantee change. From delays in implementation to non-retroactive policies and court challenges, this post breaks down what really happens after a bill becomes law, and why justice reform often leaves people behind.
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.
Fact Check Friday: âThey get three meals a day â how bad can it be?â
âIf you canât do the time, donât do the crime.â
Itâs catchy but itâs also misleading. Most people in prison didnât get a trial. Many are innocent. And the punishment doesnât stop when the sentence ends.
Hug Your Adoptee this Month: June Edition
đ Note: To all of our new adopters - welcome! Youâre bringing hope and human connection to people who need it most. Whether...
đ Policy vs. People: âGood Timeâ That Doesnât Count
States say good time credits reward rehabilitation, but many incarcerated people never see the time theyâve earned. This post exposes how vague policies and quiet reclassifications keep people inside longer than they should be.
Memorial Week: âItâs large-scale business built on the bodies of those in its grasp.â
This Navy veteran has spent 30 years servingâfrom 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. Heâs written over 200 essays, and hopes someone will write back.