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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.

Life Inside • 08.14.2026

I Tried to Protect My Oldest Daughter From Pain. I Didn’t Think I Would Be the Source of It.

“I saw every evil thing lurking from afar. What I didn’t see was that my own behavior problems and my toxic masculinity could cause damage.”

Life Inside • 06.19.2026

How to Parent From Prison

Incarcerated people from around the country share their advice.

Sending Kites • 06.16.2026

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