The ‘Crime’ and ‘Punishment’ of Yang Yunbiao, Evictee
March 4, 2008Hushanju, QingdaoYang Yunbiao is a resident of Hangzhou. His home is in Zhuqiao Village, Zhuantang County, Xihu District, and for generations his family has not left this… More
The Public-Toilet Manager
Yes. I used to drive a human-waste truck. Nobody looked down on me because I was handling shit. My clients called me Master Zhou. More
China Permeated with Fear
According to a recent report by The Epoch Times, a tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, October 25 at a primary school in Guangna Town, Tongjiang County, Sichuan Province. The… More
Zhao Ziyang’s “Serious Mistake” Is Actually His Greatest Contribution
During the state memorial service for the late Zhao Ziyang, the former pro-democracy leader of China, some high-ranking CCP officials who were present stated that, while Zhao had made… More
The Fear in Lhasa as Felt in Beijing
It was one day in April. When I met DZ, he was standing on the street with the lights just turned on near Saite Shopping centre, dully watching the… More
Voices from the Bottom Rung of Society
Yes. I used to drive a human-waste truck. Nobody looked down on me because I was handling shit. My clients called me Master Zhou. More
Scott S: Diary Entry
Tuesday, 11:01 pmMay 6, 2008This morning I received my materials from the Anne Frank Center: a copy of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, a journal, some… More
From the Prison Diary of Ernest Rich
They don’t feed (us) much here at Pamlico. We seldom get meat at breakfast. They don’t always serve what is on menu. Eggs and grits. Eggs are not real.… More
From the Prison Diary of Malachi Ephraim
When I realized that today is Father’s Day, I then thought of my dad who died of lung cancer in 2005. When I was told of my father’s passing… More
PEN/Anne Frank Center Diary Project
In an effort to reach out to prisoners and educate people on both sides of the "wall," The Anne Frank Center USA, in partnership with PEN American Center, has… More
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