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Where Journalism Meets Music: ‘Redemption Songs’ Concert Amplifies Voices From Prison

The live event, produced by The Marshall Project and Musicambia, was introduced by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

News • 10.29.2026

Millennials, Meth and Mass Incarceration

We asked incarcerated people to weigh in on the biggest issue facing the country today. Here is what they said.

Election 2020 • 03.11.2020

I Proposed to My Girlfriend From Prison

“I didn't have anything to offer her except a lot of lonely nights.”

Life Inside • 02.07.2019

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