Interview With Dan Berger: Prison As ‘Grievous Institution’ And AIDS Activism By Prisoners
Dan Berger, author of Captive Nation: Black Prison Organizing In the Civil Rights Era, is our guest on the “Unauthorized Disclosure” podcast this week. He joins the show to talk about his contribution to Rebellious Mourning: The Collective Work Of Grief that relates to efforts to de-carcerate society. It is
Interview: Man Granted Clemency By Obama Over Drug Charges Rebuilds Life
In 1997, when Romaine “Chip” Dukes was 24-years-old, he was convicted on three federal drug charges and was given a mandatory life sentence, plus ten years.
Ohio Prisoners Begin Hunger Strike Following Punishment For Appearing On Netflix Show, “Captive”
Jason Robb and Siddique Abdullah Hasan have lost phone and email privileges for 90 days following their appearance on the Netflix show, “Captive”
How Corrections Officers Control Supply And Demand For Contraband Phones In Prisons
Corrections departments conduct searches and introduce policies to diminish contraband, but such efforts arguably play a role in preserving the market.
Out Of Prison, Barrett Brown Recommits Himself To Agitating Against Existing Order
Journalist and activist Barrett Brown speaks to Shadowproof about life at the halfway house, restitution, restrictions, and his plans now that he’s out of prison.
‘Where To Invade Next’ Shows Americans Can Live Better If They Believe Anything’s Possible
Michael Moore’s latest documentary is meant to inspire Americans with great ideas for social justice policies inspired by his visits to Europe.
Hillary Clinton’s Record With African-Americans Gets Closer Scrutiny
Hoping to recover a major loss in New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton is touting her support for black lives. Her political history tells a different story
Are We There Yet? The Promise, Perils and Politics of Penal Reform
The reach of the carceral state is truly breathtaking, extending well beyond the estimated 2.2 million people sitting in jail or prison today in America.
VIDEO: Fighting The School To Prison Pipeline With Food And Land Justice
Jalal Sabur & Raymond Figueroa are using fresh food to rebalance the scale and dig up the school to prison pipeline. Plus: Food access in South Bronx.
Hamid Khan: The Surveillance-Industrial Complex In Everyday Life (VIDEO)
When Los Angeles recently pledged to spend more on homelessness, did you think that meant spending more on police? With Laura Flanders and Hamid Khan.