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The prison oversight bill is good, no matter how it came about

No matter how it came to be sponsored by Republican Senator Larry Stutts, it is a good, necessary and consequential piece of legislation.

Josh Moon

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February 25, 2026

League of Women Voters panel critique Southern prison and parole policies

Panelists discussed human costs of mass incarceration, low parole rates and prison conditions during a virtual event organized by the voting rights group.

Wesley Walter

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February 20, 2026

Hundreds gather at State Capitol to demand prison reform

Families and activists gathered at the Alabama State Capitol Wednesday to honor 1,500 people who died in custody and demand systemic reform.

February 19, 2026

Contract Review Committee OKs $800,000 for legal services in prison brutality lawsuits

Lawmakers approved four contracts totalling $800,000 to hire legal representation for Department of Corrections employees in lawsuits alleging brutality.

Chance Phillips

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February 6, 2026

Documentary exposing Alabama prisons nominated for Academy Award

Three men featured in the film are now in solitary confinement as they plan a second work strike.

Jacob Holmes

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January 26, 2026

Kenneth Traywick speaks out after 35-day hunger strike at Bullock prison

The prison reform advocate called his 35-day strike a “failure” after ADOC met none of his demands before medical issues forced him to stop.

Alex Jobin

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January 19, 2026

Alabama parole grant rate remains low in November report

Parole grant rates for the fiscal year 2026 sit at 17 percent, compared to 29 percent in November 2024.

Mary Claire Wooten

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December 24, 2025

Prison reform advocate’s wife speaks out after hunger strike surpasses three weeks

Dr. Elizabeth Traywick described the "silent torture" of watching her husband starve while state officials provided vague or nonexistent communication about his condition.

Alex Jobin

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December 12, 2025

Alabama prisoners planning new work strike in 2026

With scrutiny of Alabama prisons at a high point, prisoners are planning a new work strike to demand change.

Jacob Holmes

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December 5, 2025