Gary K. Farlow, Author at Prison Journalism Project

A photo illustration shows a silhouette of an elderly man surrounded by calendar pages, showing the passage of time.

Why Older People Worry About Leaving Prison

by Gary K. Farlow November 18, 2025November 20, 2025

Postcard From The Yard

For the Love of Peanut Butter Behind Bars

by Gary K. Farlow January 30, 2025

Map of North Carolina and South Carolina showing extreme heat

The Consequences of Sweltering Prisons in the Carolinas

by Gary K. Farlow May 15, 2024May 22, 2024

Three pencils lay on top of a sketchbook

Kites

Program Helps Prisoners Sell Their Artwork

by Gary K. Farlow July 11, 2023

Dictionary entry for the word jargon

How to Speak ‘Prison-ese’

by Gary K. Farlow June 11, 2023

Waiting

by Gary K. Farlow May 9, 2023

Metal double gate with chain link fence and barbed wire on top

Reentry Program Provides ‘Fresh Start’

by Gary K. Farlow April 23, 2023

People inprison have little agency over how to prepare for hurricanes

News

When You Sit in the Path of a Hurricane — And Can’t Move

by Gary K. Farlow February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Stack of newspapers against blue background; concept for new print prison publication

Men at a South Carolina Prison Start a Newspaper

by Gary K. Farlow February 13, 2023

Celebrating Thanksgiving in prison can bring out different methods and memories.

Kites

Dr. Pepper Marinade and Other Tips for Surviving the Holidays In Prison

by Gary K. Farlow November 23, 2022