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Police Used Mac Dre’s Music Against Him. In Jail, He Used the Phone to Get Revenge.

In his signature trickster style, the Vallejo, California, rapper recorded an album on jail phones — and even called out cops by name.

Redemption Songs • 04.05.2026

‘Sing Sing’ Actor Jon-Adrian ‘JJ’ Velazquez Reflects on the Power of Prison Theater

JJ Velazquez served nearly 24 years for a murder he didn’t commit. A unique prison arts program transformed him into an actor and activist.

Life Inside • 02.28.2025

What the New Wave of Prison Art Tells Us About Incarceration Today

From LEGO sculptures to psychedelic quilts, several new exhibits convey the prison experience in ways that transcend words alone.

Closing Argument • 08.12.2023

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