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What I Learned From a Year of ‘Life Inside’

Publishing personal essays about the criminal justice system can be as complex as the system itself, writes engagement journalist Carla Canning.

Life Inside • 04.07.2023

The Genius Speech That Changed My Life

Words like “junkie,” “destitute” and “criminal” have applied to me at some point in my life. Hearing the formerly incarcerated voting rights activist Desmond Meade speak at my prison reminded me that my sky is full of stars, my heart is full of hope and my future is full of promise.

Life Inside • 02.25.2022

Let the Press In

Society won’t fix a prison system it can’t see.

Commentary • 10.05.2015

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