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Crimes of Punishmentnew

A top prison expert talks about human rights in jails across the nation.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  02-04-2011  |  Policy Issues

Beyond Guantanamo: The Story of Julia Hall and Oybek Jamoldinivich Jabbarovnew

The SOS from Oybek Jamoldinivich Jabbarov came to Julia Hall in 2007 via his attorney, Michael Mone. The plea for help, originating behind the concrete walls of Guantánamo Bay, carried the message of a man locked in a nightmare.
Artvoice  |  Charlotte Hsu  |  02-05-2010  |  Immigration

Racial Disparities Prevail in Wisconsin's Justice Systemnew

New studies from The Sentencing Project, Human Rights Watch, and a governor's commission show the state's justice system treats black and white drug offenders differently.
Shepherd Express  |  Lisa Kaiser  |  05-16-2008  |  Crime & Justice

Anatomy of a Murdernew

When Bush speaks of human rights, it's not only our enemies around the world that scoff.
The Village Voice  |  Nat Hentoff  |  02-07-2006  |  War

Foundation Chronicles Cases of Juveniles in for Lifenew

Fourteen of every 10,000 Coloradans between the ages of 14 and 17 are serving life in prison. The Pendulum Foundation keeps track of them.
Westword  |  Luke Turf  |  07-12-2005  |  Crime & Justice

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