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(This is the "mental health facility," by the way. Even if the sheriff's office hadn't fucked up the paperwork, the attorney's office failed this woman.)  Image: npr.org

Why Was This Rape Victim Imprisoned By A Texas Court For A Month?!?

In what might be the WTF-iest story in the history of WTF, a woman in Texas is suing the state for wrongly imprisoning her for a month, during which time she was subjected to physical and mental abuse at the hands of guards and other prisoners. What was her crime? Being a rape victim who suffered a mental collapse while testifying.

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Happy Birthday, Malcolm X—What Can We Learn From His Legacy? 

Malcolm X left this world with compassion, as well as a desire for equality and peace between folks of all ethnicities.

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Alexis Neiers: Former Tabloid Target, Current Doula

We’ve all felt misunderstood or made life-changing mistakes.

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Charles Manson's Bride-To-Be

Charles Manson's Bride-To-Be Reveals Morbid Ulterior Motive

Charles Manson's bride-to-be had secretly planned to make a profit by displaying Manson's body following his death. Yes, you read that correctly!

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Should Condoms Be Handed Out In Prison?

Because sex behind bars happens, you guys.

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Chris Brown's Depravity By The Numbers

It doesn't take a mathematician to determine our culture is seriously messed up for (consistently) promoting this (totally) awful performer.

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The Case For A Prison Pen Pal: Exclusive Excerpt From Locked Down, Locked Out

In her soon-to-debut book, Maya Schenwar explores the power of letter-writing behind bars.

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Women In Prison Are Denied Their Humanity

A "get them out" framework—a framework of decarceration—must be introduced to the racist, violent prison system.

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