Break Out: An Interview with TheaterLab’s Lanie Zipoy
A conversation with Lanie Zipoy about her curatorial process for our 2020 “Break Out” awards celebration, the challenges of organizing a digital literary event, and finding connection amidst isolation. More
Works of Justice Podcast: Manhattan DA Candidate Lucy Lang on the Importance of Local Elections
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
An Act to Increase Voter Registration and Participation
In his essay, Corey “Al-Ameen” Patterson writes about felony voter disenfranchisement laws and the importance of ensuring the right to vote behind bars. More
Freedom is Complicated
“Upon realizing that I alone will have to figure out how to survive, I throw myself onto the mercy of social security and state welfare.” More
Works of Justice Podcast: Alejo Rodriguez of Exodus Transitional Community
Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Alejo Rodriguez about reentry services during the pandemic. More
Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration: A Dialogue with Nicole R. Fleetwood
A written dialogue with Nicole R. Fleetwood about Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration—an innovative book that may stake its claim among titles such as The… More
Works of Justice Podcast: George T. Wilkerson on Crimson Letters: Voices from Death Row
Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Kate Cammell speaks with George Wilkerson about his writing in Crimson Letters: Voices from Death Row. More
Works of Justice Podcast: Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Kate Cammell speaks with George Wilkinson about his writing in Crimson Letters: Voices from Death Row More
Temperature Check, Vol. Five: The Women’s Issue feat. Elizabeth Hawes and Keri Blakinger
Women’s Issue featuring work from Elizabeth Hawes and an interview with The Marshall Project’s Keri Blakinger. More
Works of Justice Podcast: Keri Blakinger of The Marshall Project
Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Kate Cammell speaks with Keri Blakinger of The Marshall Project about the specific problems incarcerated women face, especially during COVID-19. More
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