Tag: prisons
Tennessee Is Prosecuting Prison Violence, and Making It a Lot Worse
It used to be that if someone in the custody of the Tennessee Department ...
Not All Prisoners Get Fed Daily. Here, It Depends on How Fast You Can Run.
In three decades of incarceration I’ve seen many things that are a far cry ...
Georgia Prisons Raise Commissary Prices to Breaking Point
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has surprised those of us in its custody ...
FCC Raises Prison and Jail Phone Call Pricing—Higher Than It Said It Would
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved its proposal to nearly double the prices ...
Prison Contraband Drone Drops Are Becoming a Problem for Local Jails
Drones are such a popular method of bringing contraband into Georgia’s prisons that they’re ...
Maine, Where Prisoners Cast Absentee Ballots, May Soon Require ID to Vote
On November 4, Maine voters will decide whether the state will begin requiring residents ...
Florida Prisoner Bill of Rights Faces House Subcommittee Hurdle, Again
Legislators are weighing a proposal to establish a bill of rights for people in ...
Georgia Prisons Are Deadlier Than Ever. One Reason? We’re Starving.
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is once again on track to surpass the ...
A Prison Mental Health Unit Is Left in Gen Pop, and the Grievance Is Ignored
South Central Correctional Facility is one of six Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) prisons ...
FCC Reveals Plan to Nearly Double Price Caps for Prison, Jail Phone Calls
After weeks of hinting at a forthcoming proposal that could upend the ongoing battle ...
