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The Unbearable Darkness of Jail

Jails in St. Louis, Cleveland and Jackson, Mississippi, don’t provide direct access to sunlight and fresh air – even when their own policies require it.

Analysis • 05.21.2025

Ohio Lawmaker Wants to Require Jails to Report Pregnancy Outcomes

The Cleveland Democrat says “all babies should count,” — regardless of whether their mother is behind bars — to ensure access to healthcare for pregnant women.

Cleveland • 05.16.2025

When New Jersey Switches Prison Tablet Companies, I’ll Lose 10 Years of Family Memories

Writer Shakeil Price uses his JPay tablet as a hard drive for his photos and videos. He’ll soon have to mail it home or have it destroyed.

Life Inside • 05.09.2025

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