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Q&A

This section contains Q&A and interview stories by our writers. Just as in the outside world, there are people inside prison who have an inspiring transformation or experience to share. Others might have lived experiences that make them well-positioned to comment on an issue or policy. Interviews are also a way for our reporters to shed light on an aspect of prison life. A few of our most illustrious reporters have interviewed prison officials or visitors to their prison.

Subscribe to Inside Story to receive exclusive behind-the-scene looks at our best stories, as well as author profiles and other insights.

Cecelia Kouma stands in front of a prison cell at the Jail Museum
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Q&A: The Benefits of Prison Theater — Inside, and Out

by Daniel X. Cohen October 1, 2023September 29, 2023
Exterior of Folsom State Prison, California
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Q&A: Life Lessons From Nearly 60 Years in Prison

by Jessie Milo August 8, 2023July 21, 2023
Razor wire cover the fence and gate of a prison
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Q&A: Ideas to Improve Quality of Life in Prison

by Alan Li Camarillo June 27, 2023June 22, 2023
Christina Weatherspoon and Yvette Blake
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In a California Prison, Life After Gender-Affirming Surgery

Yvette Blake by Yvette Blake June 15, 2023June 27, 2023
Interior of Idaho State Capitol building
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Q&A: Why These Women Oppose Death by Firing Squad 

by Gwendolyn Burton-Green May 23, 2023May 25, 2023
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Q&A: How to Stop Loving the Streets — And Why

by E.D.H. April 30, 2023April 27, 2023
Capitol building in Sacramento, concept of parole hearings
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Q&A Part 2: Incarcerated Californians On the High Stakes World of Parole

by Davon Blackstone March 17, 2023March 10, 2023
Capitol building in Sacramento, concept of parole hearings
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Q&A Part 1: Incarcerated Californians on the High Stakes World of Parole

by Davon Blackstone March 16, 2023March 17, 2023
The idea of holiday giving while in prison can be difficult
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Q&A: Incarcerated Men on the Gifts They Wish They Could Give

by Timothy Monk March 15, 2023March 10, 2023
Incarcerated men discuss the quality of life inside prisons
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Q&A: How to Make Prison Better

by Timothy Monk March 3, 2023February 22, 2023

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