Prison writers from across the U.S. describe how cold their prisons get in the winter — and what small dignities could make it more bearable.

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Don't miss our latest stories, delivered to your inbox once a week. Sign up Compassionate release programs offer people serving long-term sentences the chance at freedom. Adopted by 49 states in ...

Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. A mated pair of swallows recently built a nest outside the door of the housing unit in my Tennessee prison. The ...

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