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HMP Belmarsh: The high-security prison where Tommy Robinson is jailed

Tommy Robinson is sentenced to 18 months in solitary confinement after breaching a High Court injunction regarding libellous claims against a Syrian refugee.

This week in Oakland: 'The Strike' film screening, Dia de los Muertos at OMCA, and the Bay Area Musical Improv festival

There's a plethora of Halloween events happening this week, catering to both kids and adults.
The documentary 'The Strike' highlights the struggle against solitary confinement and will screen at multiple theaters this week.
Drag Bingo at Drake's is a special Halloween-themed event combining entertainment and community involvement.

I'm doing solitary confinement for a month to see if I go insane

Streaming a month of solitary confinement raises serious mental health concerns for both the creator and viewers.

In 'The Strike,' Filmmakers Illustrate the Issues With Solitary Confinement | KQED

The documentary explores the profound psychological impact of solitary confinement and the efforts of incarcerated individuals to advocate for humane treatment.

This Might Be the Worst Thing Happening in Texas Right Now

Solitary confinement practices in Texas prisons are inhumane and traumatizing, highlighting severe mental health issues among inmates.

How a peaceful prison uprising ended torture in Pelican Bay

The documentary reveals a pivotal moment in 2011 when California prisoners confronted officials to negotiate the end of prolonged solitary confinement.

HMP Belmarsh: The high-security prison where Tommy Robinson is jailed

Tommy Robinson is sentenced to 18 months in solitary confinement after breaching a High Court injunction regarding libellous claims against a Syrian refugee.

This week in Oakland: 'The Strike' film screening, Dia de los Muertos at OMCA, and the Bay Area Musical Improv festival

There's a plethora of Halloween events happening this week, catering to both kids and adults.
The documentary 'The Strike' highlights the struggle against solitary confinement and will screen at multiple theaters this week.
Drag Bingo at Drake's is a special Halloween-themed event combining entertainment and community involvement.

I'm doing solitary confinement for a month to see if I go insane

Streaming a month of solitary confinement raises serious mental health concerns for both the creator and viewers.

In 'The Strike,' Filmmakers Illustrate the Issues With Solitary Confinement | KQED

The documentary explores the profound psychological impact of solitary confinement and the efforts of incarcerated individuals to advocate for humane treatment.

This Might Be the Worst Thing Happening in Texas Right Now

Solitary confinement practices in Texas prisons are inhumane and traumatizing, highlighting severe mental health issues among inmates.

How a peaceful prison uprising ended torture in Pelican Bay

The documentary reveals a pivotal moment in 2011 when California prisoners confronted officials to negotiate the end of prolonged solitary confinement.
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Mayor Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' and Solitary Confinement Bills

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the 'How Many Stops Act' and a bill that would ban solitary confinement in jails.
The mayor believes the 'How Many Stops Act' would burden police officers with unnecessary paperwork and cost taxpayers millions in additional NYPD overtime.
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Escape to another world': Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on reading in prison

Books provided a sense of escape and transformation during the author's time in solitary confinement.
Literature has the power to transport us to another world.
Inmates in the prison ward created a secret library to escape prison control over what they read.

Escape to another world': Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on reading in prison

Books can provide an escape from difficult situations like solitary confinement.
Reading can help transport readers to different worlds and provide a sense of freedom.
Books have the power to connect people across time and space.

Escape to another world': Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on reading in prison

Books provided a sense of escape and transformation during the author's time in solitary confinement.
Literature has the power to transport us to another world.
Inmates in the prison ward created a secret library to escape prison control over what they read.

Escape to another world': Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on reading in prison

Books can provide an escape from difficult situations like solitary confinement.
Reading can help transport readers to different worlds and provide a sense of freedom.
Books have the power to connect people across time and space.
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How To Leave Biglaw, Switch Practice Areas, And Come Back Stronger For The Win

The author shares her experience of leaving Biglaw and finding a new practice area that inspired her.
Attending CLEs and taking on pro bono matters in areas of interest can help gain experience and information about a new practice area.
A pro bono client's experience of solitary confinement helped the author realize that she needed a change.

The Supreme Court Really Doesn't Like Prisoners

The US Supreme Court's three liberal justices objected to the court's decision to not hear the appeal of a former inmate held in solitary confinement.
The case raises concerns about the protection of inmates' rights and highlights a split among the justices.
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