Prisons

The true face of the drug epidemic ravaging UK prisons
Reportage

The true face of the drug epidemic ravaging UK prisons

‘I died three times’ — Record levels of drug use, violence and overcrowding are turning prisons into a toxic environment, with riots set to continue unless sweeping reforms are made.

Written by: Alex King

Photographers are revealing the dark truth about mass incarceration in the USA
Photography

Photographers are revealing the dark truth about mass incarceration in the USA

Shining light on life behind bars — The Prison Photography project celebrates work that reveals the realities of prison life, while examining the deficiencies of photography in representing and putting an end to mass incarceration.

Written by: Alex King

The photographer who infiltrated US prisons during the Vietnam War
Culture

The photographer who infiltrated US prisons during the Vietnam War

A conversation with the dead — When Danny Lyon infiltrated the Texan prison system during the Vietnam War, he captured a portrait of America that was propaganda free. But he didn’t do it alone. His new book 'Conversations with the Dead' contains the artwork and letters of prisoner #122054, a kid doing life called Billy McCune.

Written by: Danny Lyon / Alex King

British prisons are becoming increasingly more violent
Activism

British prisons are becoming increasingly more violent

An increase of 207% since 2012 — In a culture of systemic overcrowding, job cuts and ever-increasing numbers of prisoners, violent altercations are becoming a familiar sight in jails across the UK. "Wholesale reform is needed," experts have warned.

Written by: Adam White

Randy Credico and the fight against private prisons
Activism

Randy Credico and the fight against private prisons

Hooped prison overalls, one hour of shouting, and an NBA All-Star — As an activist, comedian and general nuisance to authority, Randy Credico built up enough love in New York City to run for governor. Now he's targeting mass incarceration. And the city comptroller should be afraid.

Written by: Alex Robert Ross

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