Idaho’s New Firing Squad Prepares to Fire

After years of controversy surrounding lethal injections, the state looks to automate the process of shooting people sentenced to death.

https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2026/04/09/does-the-firing-squad-still-exist-in-idaho-it-does/

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In One Alabama Prison, the Dead Are Honored Through an ‘Outmate’ Memorial Service

The biannual ritual helped one man heal from the death of his daughter.

> The first man to be memorialized appeared. Gasps of surprise swished through the sanctuary. People had only known his nickname, despite being locked up with him for decades. Some people figured he’d been transferred, was at court or hid again in lockup.

https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2025/10/09/my-prison-holds-a-memorial-service-for-those-who-died/

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The Most Desired (and Most Elusive) Fashion Item in Prison

Nothing beats a good pair of jeans — if you can get a pair.

https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2025/09/18/jeans-help-me-feel-normal-in-prison

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‘The Trend of Less’ in Prison

I used to get letters weekly. Now they come once or twice a month.

https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2025/02/04/people-receive-less-mail-and-visits-in-prison-over-time

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In Prison and Out, We Have Never Voted

Four writers reflect on a lifetime of exclusion from politics.

> But my thoughts on voting changed when, from inside my cell, I watched Barack Obama’s rise. In that moment, I felt like I could be something more than an inmate or convicted felon. From then on, I had three priorities: get an education, read biographies and journal.

https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2024/09/15/in-prison-and-out-we-have-never-voted

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>Journalism in Prison is Risky and Constantly Under Threat https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2024/07/08/being-prison-journalist-hard-dangerous/ via #PrisonJournalismProject

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Why I Send Prison Care Packages to My Brother

He needs more food and hygiene products than California provides to incarcerated people.

https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2023/10/03/prison-care-packages-necessary-for-decent-life

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House of Milo: My California Prison Cell

Decorating your cell can affirm you’re still alive.

https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2022/12/05/house-of-milo-my-california-prison-cell

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When abolitionists talk about abolition, the response is typically vilification of anyone incarcerated, using public safety as an absolute. This point of view supports a profitable system of oppression. Incarcerated people aren’t monsters. Many are locked up wrongfully/illegally. The Prison Journalism Project recognizes them as humans. https://prisonjournalismproject.org/

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