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Doing Time

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‘Pest Control Notified’

by Micah Clark Moody and Meghna Anand August 13, 2026August 17, 2026

efore going to jail, Kenan carefully looked after his beard, which he grew out to be thick and bushy. “My daughter said I look like Santa Claus,” Kenan said. Kenan is a clean person, generally. He hates mess and won’t even go into someone’s home if it’s dirty, preferring to stand and talk from the […]

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Sixteen Minutes in a Burning Cell

by Micah Clark Moody and Harley Pomper July 18, 2026July 18, 2026
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Clothesline

by J Keith and S.P. June 18, 2026August 12, 2026
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‘They Have No Respect For Us’

by Harley Pomper and Ruby Velez May 7, 2026August 17, 2026
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Earning a Wage Behind Bars

by Harley Pomper March 26, 2026August 12, 2026
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Twenty Minutes and a Hug With Your Loved One

by Micah Clark Moody and Harley Pomper February 26, 2026August 12, 2026
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‘Why Are We Donating Our Towels?’

by Micah Clark Moody and Harley Pomper January 29, 2026August 12, 2026
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Going Hungry in Jail

by Harley Pomper December 12, 2025August 12, 2026
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Getting Your Property Back After Jail is Hard

by Micah Clark Moody and Maheen Khan November 6, 2025August 12, 2026

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