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How to Report on Banned Books in Prisons in Your State

Prisons are among the most restrictive reading environments in the United States.

Investigate This • 10.03.2023

Ohio Prison System Bans Java Computer Manual, But Allows Hitler’s Mein Kampf

Incarcerated people are baffled by the state’s book screening process.

Cleveland • 06.20.2023

The Books Banned in Your State’s Prisons

We asked all state systems for book policies and ban lists, then created a database for you.

Graphics • 02.23.2023

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