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Prison Journalism Project

@prisonjournalism.bsky.social

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An independent national nonprofit initiative that trains incarcerated writers in the tools of journalism and publishes their stories.
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@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 13, 2026, 1:46 PM

How a botched execution and proposed livestream of a firing squad fit in to the US’ death penalty history story via @theconversation.com

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 13, 2026, 1:27 PM

"But more than that, my job gives me a sense of responsibility, purpose and motivation. I take pride in what I do."

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 12, 2026, 2:44 PM

People in Prison Saw My Wheelchair Before They Saw Me I was doubted because of my disability. To prove them wrong, I started an interview show.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 9:38 PM

"I entered my cell and found my cellmate babbling, a spaced-out look in his eyes. The pungent scent of burnt paper was overwhelming. The K2 crisis in prisons has made me realize it is not realistic to eradicate all illegal drug usage behind bars..."

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 2:40 PM

The Case for Prison Entrepreneurship This place conditions you to devalue your economic potential. It’s time to throw off the chains and invest in your talents.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 2:08 AM

Q&A: Incarcerated Women Share Thoughts on ‘Touchy Subjects’ Excerpts from a conversation among women in a Virginia prison about suicide, death and family support.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 4:59 PM

No Medicine, No Nothing

story via @inquest.bsky.social

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 4:47 PM

Prisons Are Preventing Toilets From Flushing At this Pennsylvania prison, toilet lockouts, which last an hour, are aimed at water conservation and cost savings. But they are also inhumane and nasty.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 8:39 PMReposted by @prisonjournalism.bsky.social

My Prison Has No Interest in Keeping Us Healthy Even though I’m on blood pressure medication, my blood pressure wasn’t checked for eight months.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 7:50 PMReposted by @prisonjournalism.bsky.social

Bringing this back because there will be a short film on Joe Garcia, a PJP alum, released very soon. We are so proud of all Joe has accomplished. Read his essay on listening to Taylor Swift in prison. Story via @newyorker.com

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 3:35 PM

"Whether prison systems allow tattoos or not, people are still going to get them. And getting illicit tattoos will always be less safe than through approved and regulated programs. We can provide people with job training while keeping everyone safer."

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 8:56 PM

I’m so sorry to hear that. That’s horrible 💔

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 8:39 PM

My Prison Has No Interest in Keeping Us Healthy Even though I’m on blood pressure medication, my blood pressure wasn’t checked for eight months.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 7:50 PM

Bringing this back because there will be a short film on Joe Garcia, a PJP alum, released very soon. We are so proud of all Joe has accomplished. Read his essay on listening to Taylor Swift in prison. Story via @newyorker.com

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 2:23 PM

How Plants and Pups Helped Transform This Prison Unit Much-needed changes at Washington State Penitentiary have given us the keys to better mental health.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 10:00 PMReposted by @prisonjournalism.bsky.social

How I Taught My Daughter Math in Prison With Cheetos I helped my daughter conquer her hardest school subject with a lot of orange dust.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 12:16 AMReposted by @prisonjournalism.bsky.social

The Daily Schedule That Helps Me Survive Prison All the alarms and beeps and bells became music to my ears once I decided to embrace the freedom that comes from a well-structured day.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 12:58 AMReposted by @prisonjournalism.bsky.social

How Tablet Phone Calls Are Reshaping Life in Prison Thanks to electronic tablets, we have the access and privacy needed for meaningful conversations.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 12:58 AM

How Tablet Phone Calls Are Reshaping Life in Prison Thanks to electronic tablets, we have the access and privacy needed for meaningful conversations.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 12:16 AM

The Daily Schedule That Helps Me Survive Prison All the alarms and beeps and bells became music to my ears once I decided to embrace the freedom that comes from a well-structured day.

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