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There Are Fewer People Behind Bars Now Than 10 Years Ago. Will It Last?

Census data show incarceration rates are down. It may have more to do with the pandemic than broad reforms.

Analysis • 09.27.2021

Lost Opportunity, Lost Lives

During the pandemic, prison officials could have prevented sickness and death by releasing those who were most vulnerable to coronavirus and least likely to reoffend — older incarcerated people.

Feature • 06.29.2021

How We Survived COVID-19 In Prison

At the start of the pandemic, we asked four incarcerated people to chronicle daily life with the coronavirus. Here, they reveal what they witnessed and how they coped with the chaos, fear, isolation and deaths.

Feature • 04.23.2021

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