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Virginia Prison Director Tells Self-Immolating Prisoners to ‘Behave’
At least six people incarcerated at Virginia's Red Onion State Prison intentionally burned themselves to get transferred.
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The Appeal Launches the Care & Collaboration Toolkit
The toolkit is a practical resource for news organizations who want to better support their journalists and include them in ...
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The Appeal Managing Editor Tara Francis Chan Steps Down
After 3.5 years co-leading The Appeal as Managing Editor & Operations Director, Tara Francis Chan is stepping down at the end ...
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Atlanta Officials May Have Broken the Law in Fight Over Diversion Program
Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative is still waiting on Mayor Andre Dickens to approve the organization’s contract.
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How Washington State Weaponizes Victim’s Rights to Silence Prisoners
Washington Department of Corrections uses a nebulous victim rights policy to bar incarcerated people from participating in ...
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How Political Games Hamstrung Illinois’ Parole Board—Trapping Thousands in Prison
After Republican backlash, the Illinois parole board's work has essentially been frozen. JB Pritzker now barely grants ...
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How Prisons, Jails, and Courts Coerce ‘Consent’ While Violating Visitors
Jail, court, and prison visitors are forced to comply with invasive searches that leave them feeling sexually violated.
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Biden Has 40 Days to Save the 40 Federal Death Row Prisoners
Multiple groups have now urged President Biden to save the 40 people on federal death row before Trump returns to power.