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The new mega jail coming to NYC’s Chinatown is a physical reminder of anti-Asian hate

by Rohan Zhou-Lee March 24th, 2022March 24th, 2022
From arbitrary judgment calls to material bans, information censorship protects the carceral system at the expense of the incarcerated
Posted inCrime, Reform & Abolition

Incarcerated people have few ways to fight back against censorship in prisons

Tamar by Tamar Sarai March 23rd, 2022March 23rd, 2022
people protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement with signs saying "ICE Stop separating families" and "#FREE"
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Immigrants and refugees are spending decades in prison only to be released into ICE custody

by Grace Deng March 10th, 2022January 23rd, 2023
Posted inCrime, Reform & Abolition

We can’t stop transphobia without fighting for abolition

by #FreeAshleyNow March 1st, 2022March 4th, 2022
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Organizers are demanding release for people at Rikers Island after photos reveal gruesome conditions

by Alexandra Martinez February 25th, 2022February 25th, 2022
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A newborn died in a Texas county jail. Advocates say it was due to more than neglect

by Alexandra Martinez February 16th, 2022February 17th, 2022
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The Illinois Department of Corrections’ commissary shortage harms incarcerated people

by Mai Tran February 8th, 2022February 8th, 2022
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Formerly incarcerated youth are using art to advocate for the abolition of youth prisons

Tamar by Tamar Sarai May 28th, 2021June 1st, 2021

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