Medical Debt Behind Bars: New Report Examines the Impact of Medical Debt on Incarcerated People
Advocates Recommend Eliminating Fees for Medical Care in Prisons and Jails and Ending the Collection of Carceral…
‘Incarcerating NJ Elderly Makes No Sense. We Can Fix This,’ Opinion Piece Claims
By Bryan Miller ISELIN, NJ – In New Jersey, those serving life in prison have no opportunity…
California Assembly Approves Ting’s Prison Reduction Legislation; Could Save CA ‘Billions’
By Helen Shamamyan SACRAMENTO, CA – California Assemblymember Phil Ting’s AB 2178—calling for consolidating and closing state…
‘End Slavery’ Constitutional Amendment in California Touted at Capitol
By Sofia Hosseinzadeh SACRAMENTO, CA – The annual Quest for Democracy Event here at the State Capitol…
Abolish Slavery National Network Uses Emancipation Day as Platform to Urge Total Abolition of Slavery in the United States
By Sofia Hosseinzadeh WASHINGTON, DC – The Abolish Slavery National Network (ASNN) held a rally and press…
Report Reveals Transgender Experiences in Prison and Calls for Policy Change
By Yana Singhal NEW YORK, NY – The Vera Institute of Justice and the Black and Pink…
REPORT: Incarcerated People, Families Suffer under the Strain of Prison Fines
By Helen Shamamyan & Sarah Chayet BOSTON, MA – Incarcerated people and their support systems are facing…
Critics of California Governor’s Prison Plan Agree with San Quentin Advisory Council $120 Million Cut as State Faces Budget Deficit
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) Friday released a…
President Biden’s Holiday Gift to Incarcerated: ACLU Backs Commutation of Non-Violent Drug Offenders, Embraces Clemency Initiative
By Xinhui Lin WASHINGTON, DC – President Joe Biden provided a holiday gift to 11 incarcerated people…
Governor, Massachusetts Legislature Put Families Over Prison Profiteering with Free Phone Calls for Incarcerated
By Yana Singhal BOSTON, MA – Boston Gov. Maura Healey this month signed a bill stating Massachusetts…
Guest Commentary: Elections Are Warped by Prison Gerrymandering Year after Year
How lawmakers miscount incarcerated people on the census and distort ballots By Sam McCann When voters across…
CA Governor Signs Law Expanding Religious Rights of Incarcerated
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A legislative measure to give incarcerated people in California new…
California Legislative Women’s Caucus Hears Testimony about ‘Horrific’ Sexual Abuse and Assault in Prison
By The Vanguard SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Legislative Women’s Caucus here hosted a briefing last week…
New Jersey Bail Reform: Major Prison Population Praised but ACLU Charges ‘Racial Disparity’ Needs to Be Addressed
By Isabella Walker and Citlalli Florez NEWARK, NJ – The ACLU of New Jersey—which has argued State…
REPORT: Rise of Private Prisons U.S., Especially in Federal System, Still Increasing, Still Controversial
By Cheyenne Galloway WASHINGTON, DC – The use of private prisons to house incarcerated people has increased…
New Report Outlines Detrimental Effects of Wildfires and Other Climate Emergencies on Prisons and Their Population
By Alphaeus Donatus Caston Bey LOS ANGELES, CA – A report released this week by the Ella…
Expansion of Pell Grant Could Broaden Education Opportunities for Incarcerated People, but with Some Exceptions
By Cheyenne Galloway WASHINGTON, DC – Incarcerated people may be eligible for a federal Pell Grant to…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 201: Eric Genuis Performs for Incarcerated People
Eric Genuis is a Canadian composer and pianist who now lives in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. He is…
Incarcerated Advocate Coalition Demands Biden Administration Crack Down on ‘Junk Fees’ in Criminal Justice System
By Audrey Sawyer and Ruby Mota WASHINGTON, DC – Incarcerated people must be included in the efforts…
Commentary: In Search of Dignity and Safety
by Dr. Joan Parkin The passage of SB 132, which allows incarcerated transgender, non-binary and intersex people…
