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Unless The Biden Administration Acts, Thousands Could Go Back to Federal Prison

A Department of Justice memo from January could have a devastating effect on many federal prisoners who have been released on home confinement.

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg Apr 05, 2021

Tarra Simmons, Candidate for Washington State Legislature, Is Fighting To Give People A First Chance

The attorney, who is a person formerly convicted of a felony, has attracted support and praise from people around the country.

Eoin Higgins Oct 20, 2020

Advocates For Domestic Workers, Voters, And Prisoners Express Alarm Over Trump’s Threat To End Stimulus Talks

Passing the HEROES Act would provide crucial protections to some of the most vulnerable essential workers, they say.

Lauren Gill Oct 07, 2020

For Women At A Federal Prison Hospital In Texas, Fear That Coronavirus Will Spread ‘Like Wildfire’

‘This is getting worse,’ one woman said. ‘People just want to sleep or fight. They play with our emotions constantly. This place is scary.’

Tana Ganeva Apr 21, 2020

Halfway House Residents Describe ‘A Scary Situation’ As Coronavirus Sweeps The U.S.

‘It is progressively getting worse, exponentially worse,’ a resident of one halfway house told The Appeal as part of a survey of facilities. ‘Something is going to happen and it’s not going to be good.’

Lauren Gill Mar 31, 2020

Life and Loss: A Son Sentenced to Die in a Pennsylvania Prison

An Appeal documentary on life without the possibility of parole—and its impact on loved ones—in the state.

Joshua Vaughn Feb 13, 2020