News & Commentary about Prisoners' Rights

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Jan 10, 2012
Virginia is for Lovers...of Solitary Confinement?
Dec 27, 2011
L.A. Times Calls for Jails Investigation to Turn Up the Heat
Dec 19, 2011
Cast Your Ballot for the Worst Prison Innovation of 2011: With Solutions Like These, Who Needs Problems?
Dec 12, 2011
Solitary Confinement in the Middle of New York City
Dec 5, 2011
New York Times Highlights Urgent Need to Protect Immigration Detainees from Sexual Abuse
Dec 2, 2011
Justice for All Victims of Sexual Assault

Dec 1, 2011
On World AIDS Day, Many Living with HIV Being Kept Separate and Unequal
Nov 17, 2011
Obama's Words, Our Message: We Must Protect the Vulnerable from Sexual Assault

Nov 7, 2011
Solitary Confinement Destroys All Kinds of People