women in prison
Women at Oregon Prison Say Their Lives Are at Risk After COVID-19 Patients Are Transferred In
“They’ve signed our death warrant,” an incarcerated woman said. “We’re sitting here waiting to be gassed.”
How the Cruel Campaign to End 'Conjugal' Visits Hurts Incarcerated Moms Most
For many incarcerated women, overnight family visits are the only chance to spend substantial time with their children. Though these programs are vital and successful, they're often painted as unnecessary or extravagant by conservative critics.
Watch Live: How Can We Tackle the Challenges Women Face in US Prisons?
Broadly is live at the Women Unshackled conference in DC to discuss the unique challenges faced by women every day in the US justice system.
Amanda Knox: What Romance in Prison Actually Looks Like
We rarely think of prison relationships outside of common cliches. Here, Amanda Knox shares what it was really like to be part of a prison couple.
‘OITNB’ Creator on How Pop Culture Can Change the Criminal Justice System
At a recent talk in Brooklyn, best-selling author of "Orange Is the New Black" Piper Kerman speaks out on "how journalism and pop culture combine to create an environment where a policy change is possible, or desirable."
Prison Zine 'Tenacious' Offers Female Prisoners a Chance to Speak Out
For the 113,000 women incarcerated in state and federal prisons, one DIY zine has proven to be an invaluable lifeline and creative outlet. We spoke to its publisher, Victoria Law.