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Works of Justice Podcast: Journalists and Educators Yukari Kane and Shaheen Pasha on Prison Journalism

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By: Frances Keohane | May 18, 2021

Prison and Justice Writing Fellow Frances Keohane speaks with Yukari Kane and Shaheen Pasha about prison journalism in the era of COVID-19. More

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Works of Justice Podcast: Erika Cohn

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By: Mery Concepción | March 30, 2021

Prison and Justice Writing Volunteer Coordinator Mery Concepción speaks with director Erika Cohn about her new film, ”Belly of the Beast.” More

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Works of Justice Podcast: Criminal Justice Expert Dr. Bruce Western on Decarceration, Reentry, and Vaccination

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By: Nicolette Natale | March 9, 2021

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Dr. Bruce Western about decarceration, reentry, and vaccination behind bars. More

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Works of Justice Podcast: Maurice Chammah

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By: Frances Keohane | February 9, 2021

Prison and Justice Writing Gap-Year Fellow Frances Keohane speaks with journalist Maurice Chammah about the death penalty and his new book, Let the Lord Sort Them. More

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Works of Justice Podcast: Actor, Mentor, and Mother Dunasha Payne on Parenting Through the Walls and the Power of Theater

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By: Caits Meissner | November 16, 2020

Prison and Justice Writing Program Director Caits Meissner speaks with Dunasha Payne about mothering while incarcerated and the power of theater behind bars. More

Works of Justice Podcast: Writer, Advocate, and Actionist Ebony Underwood on Parental Incarceration

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By: Nicolette Natale | November 16, 2020

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Ebony Underwood about her experience as the child of an incarcerated parent and her subsequent role as advocate and… More

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Works of Justice Podcast: Manhattan DA Candidate Lucy Lang on the Importance of Local Elections

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By: Nicolette Natale | October 21, 2020

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Lucy Lang about the role of a district attorney, particularly during the era of COVID-19. More

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[TRANSCRIPT] Behind the Decision Desk: Fox News, the AP, CNN, and What To Expect on Election Night

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Decision desk editors at the AP, Fox News, and CNN joined PEN America to discuss how news organizations are navigating the challenges of election night 2020. More

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Works of Justice Podcast: Alejo Rodriguez of Exodus Transitional Community

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By: Nicolette Natale | August 12, 2020

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Alejo Rodriguez about reentry services during the pandemic. More

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Works of Justice Podcast: George T. Wilkerson on Crimson Letters: Voices from Death Row

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By: Kate Cammell | June 23, 2020

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Kate Cammell speaks with George Wilkerson about his writing in Crimson Letters: Voices from Death Row. More

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