Language of Incarceration | The Marshall Project

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10 Stories That Defined The Marshall Project’s First 10 Years

For a decade, our journalism has driven change and delivered information to millions, including people behind bars. We’re just getting started.

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The Problem With Labeling Trump a ‘Felon’

Here’s why language used to describe any person convicted of crimes matters, and affects more than the former president.

Analysis • 07.25.2024

Broken Language

Issue 8 of News Inside takes on the words that define and label incarcerated people.

News Inside • 07.14.2021

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