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Lonnell Sligh, a formerly incarcerated activist, speaks with Mansa Musa of Rattling the Bars on his experience in prison and his views on reforming the system of forced prison labor
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Prison slavery makes millions for states like Maryland. What will it take to achieve change?

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California introduces new bill to pay incarcerated firefighters the same wage as non-incarcerated firefighters

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The NFL in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have increased law enforcement presence, expanded operations and enhanced security measures throughout the city ahead of Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on February 05, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images
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Police swarm New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX

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Protesters gather for a rally and march to Trump Tower, demanding an end to violence in Gaza and a halt to deportation plans in Chicago, Illinois, United States on January 25, 2025. Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images
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‘Don’t open the door’: how Chicago is frustrating ICE’s campaign of fear

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Arkansas police caught on camera targeting pizza delivery driver with minor infractions—and devastating consequences

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‘MAGA for us, not for them’: The right’s selective outrage over prison conditions for Jan. 6 insurrectionists

by Mansa Musa January 6, 2025January 6, 2025
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Healing Justice: A Black Panther legacy

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