Page 101 — Prison Journalism Project

For many incarcerated men and women dabbling in arts and crafts, loved ones receive greeting cards — not visiting time — during holidays.

Prison’s Holiday Card Market

by Brian Bragg December 20, 2022

In prison, sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the most simple.

Q&A

Q&A: 12 Incarcerated Women on Their Favorite Gifts

by Chanell Burnette December 19, 2022November 1, 2023

In prison, the best holiday gift can be the most simple.

Q&A

Q&A: 10 Incarcerated Men on Their Favorite Gifts

by Alan Li Camarillo December 19, 2022

Lighting candles on a menorah can feel like a miracle in prison.

The Time I Witnessed a Hanukkah Miracle in Prison

by Daniel Henson December 18, 2022

Christmas 2021 in the Central California Women’s Facility

by Dorothy Maraglino December 18, 2022

The loneliest people in prison are often those who have not committed a crime.

The Most Lonely in Prison? Those Who Never Committed a Crime

by Edward Contreras December 16, 2022

Art & Illustrations

My 13th Christmas in Federal Prison

by Brian Hindson December 16, 2022

A snowman can be made in prison with commissary materials and a good dose of creativity.

How to Build a Snowman in Prison

by Tina Lunney December 15, 2022

The Prison Mathematics Project helps incarcerated people study math and build social connections.

Finding a New Life in Math

by Chris Bistryski December 14, 2022

As national sentiment shifted toward tough-on-crime policies during the pandemic, politicians like Chesa Boudin faced recalls.

It’s Time to Officially End the Tough-On-Crime Era

by Delbert Williams December 13, 2022