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An illustration shows an overhead view of a crowd of incarcerated people wearing plain shirts and striped pants. The people are standing with their arms behind their backs while one person, shown with a faded outline, lies on the floor. Between the people are faded blue outlines of other incarcerated people over orange circles.
News and Awards August 19
The Marshall Project Wins NABJ Salute to Excellence Award
A yearlong investigation into homicides in Mississippi prisons exposed dozens of unpunished killings and prompted calls for greater oversight.
By The Marshall Project
News and Awards August 17
The Marshall Project and STLPR win National Murrow Award for ‘Remember Me’
The art installation and community engagement project honored the lives of homicide victims in St. Louis whose cases have gone unsolved.
By The Marshall Project
Redemption Songs August 16
In the Early ’90s, the Lifers Group Tried to Warn Kids About the Perils of Prison
The incarcerated hip-hop group that emerged from the controversial ‘Scared Straight’ program set out to deglamorize the gangster rap of the moment.
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A photo shows a person, covered with a blanket, sitting on a rock outside. A Dollar Tree plastic bag is placed next to them.
Closing Argument August 15
‘Boston Miracle’ Strategy Cut Murders. Can It Work on Crimes Tied to Homelessness?
Tucson and other cities are trying “focused deterrence,” which targets a group of people with tougher consequences, and offers of social services.
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An illustration shows a Black man with glasses holding an electronic tablet, wearing orange, and sitting on a bed in a room. There is a green circle around his upper body, and in the circle are drawings of a book, a laptop, a car, and his son speaking.
Life Inside August 14
My Dad Is in Prison. Here’s Why I Built an AI Chatbot for His Electronic Tablet.
CJ Jones’ dad had endless questions about the outside world. So the techie built a digital tool to help answer them — and deepen their relationship.
By Cj Jones as told to
An illustration shows a floating prison cell in the middle of a red barren landscape. A person in a gray uniform sits on a bed and leans on a wall inside the cell.
Investigate This August 13
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Extreme Heat in Prison, Jail and ICE Detention
Experts share their best tips for investigating rising temperatures behind bars in a webinar from The Marshall Project’s Investigate This!
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A video still shows a cell door in a prison hallway. A fire can be seen inside through the cell's window.
Analysis August 11
Why Did an Illinois Prison Fail to Stop 70 Fires?
Three key takeaways from our investigation of the epidemic of fires at the Joliet Treatment Center.
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Redemption Songs August 9
The Young Men Rapping and Beatmaking From a Youth Lockup
On “No Ceilings,” a young Portland lyricist asks, “If I confess all my sins, would they hang me for it?”
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News August 9
Watch: How a Faulty Hospital Drug Test Can Turn New Parents Into Police Targets
Watch our joint investigation with CBS Sunday Morning, exposing how unreliable drug tests at childbirth lead to parents being referred to law enforcement.
By The Marshall Project
A photo shows a gray brick prison building surrounded by barbed wire fencing.
Closing Argument August 8
Will a Looming Budget Crunch Reverse Efforts to Rein in Fines and Fees?
From suspended driver’s licenses to jail stays, legal financial obligations can shape lives long after an arrest.
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