Incarcerated writers face significant challenges in exercising their free speech rights, including prohibitive communication costs, fear of retaliation, and isolation, which hinder their participation in public discourse on criminal justice reform.
Christopher Blackwell and Nick Hacheney argue that Washington should allow incarcerated individuals to earn early release through rehabilitation, reducing recidivism, prison overcrowding, and costs while promoting public safety.
Jessica Phoenix Sylvia details the systemic transphobia, abuse, and harassment she endures in a men’s prison, underscoring the urgent need for prison reform to protect transgender individuals.
In a reflective letter to his younger self, an incarcerated writer shares hard-won insights, offering guidance and wisdom gained through personal experiences.
