Miranda Haymon's dramatization of Franz Kafka's short story aims to adapt Kafka's conceptual horror to present-day racist mass incarceration.
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Incarceration of Women on the Rise
The care of a family should not be a solo venture that falls on one woman's shoulders. In the best of circumstances, it should be shared among immediate and extended family and the greater community. If the burden were lightened and shared, the result might be that we'd see fewer women – and men – behind bars.
Read More »America’s Mass Incarceration Problem by the Numbers
For a democratic nation that's not even close to having the world’s highest population, there are a lot of people in jail. Non-violent drug offenders and people of color are disproportionally over-represented, and women are committing more crimes than ever before. Yet, thanks to the hard work of policymakers and organizations and individuals pressing for change, the dramatic decline in incarcerated youth is encouraging.
Read More »ACLU Sues Nebraska Over ‘Extreme’ Prison Overcrowding
Injuries claimed in the suit include a fatal heart attack an inmate suffered after his complaints of chest pains and shortness of breath went unheeded for weeks, and blindness when another inmate’s diabetes went undiagnosed.
Read More »U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions: Private Prisons Are Back in Business with BOP
The idea that a corporation should ever profit from warehousing humans still remains beyond offensive and should not be tolerated in a civil and just society.
Read More »Prison Education Transforms Lives, Reduces Recidivism
Prison education and rehabilitation programs can provide practical skills, career and vocational skills, and critical thinking skills. They can help with mental and behavioral issues, and provide access to higher education courses; some achieve diplomas and degrees while incarcerated. These programs are vital to improving lives, especially since many prisoners come from poverty, do not have high school diplomas, and lack outside support networks.
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