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How Prison Labor Exploits Incarcerated People

In the first installment of her new column, No Class, Kim Kelly explains how prisoners on strike are pushing back.

Incarcerated People Around the Country Just Went on Strike

The nationwide prisoners' strike runs from August 21 to September 9.

This 16-Year-Old Spent More Than 40 Days in an Adult Prison

Rosalyn "Bird" Holmes has not been indicted on any charges, but couldn't make bail on her own.

People With Felonies Should Still Have the Right to Vote

Whether incarcerated or not.

Parents Can Be Charged Fees for Their Kid Going to Jail

One California county is now offering refunds.

These Apps Help Pay Bail for Those Who Can’t Afford It

Appolition and Bail Bloc apps want to help low-income people avoid pretrial incarceration.

How to Help Kids Behind Bars During the Holidays

It's a simple gesture that goes a long way.

Since Sandra Bland’s Death Last Year, Over 800 People Have Died in Police Custody

The system is broken.