United Society - Part 3
This movement of destiny for prison reform will carry unheard voices toward a more united society. Read more »
Absence of Light
United Society - Part 2
"Generation after generation you have stories that were told, examples that were set, paths that were paved. The cracks in the concrete makes me wonder if we’re walking on unmarked graves." Read more »
Racial segregation is still prevalent in US 60 years after it was outlawed
Racial segregation is still a constant problem in the United States. It is evident throughout the education, business and political systems. Read more »
Bill No. A7442: An ingredient to end mass incarceration
Bill No. A7442 could potentially shorten the sentences of thousands of New York residents in prison. Read more »
If you feel trapped by injustices, don’t lose hope
For those of us in prison, we hear and see from the media the efforts being taken to expose and correct the injustices that have been occurring. Read more »
Negligent correctional officers create a dangerous environment for inmates
What is currently going on since the pandemic began leaves prisoners across the state in danger of negligence. Read more »
Imprisoned people are human, too. Stop treating us like we're not.
Our columnist details his experience of dealing with the pandemic behind bars. Read more »
Sometimes we forget we're not actually alone
We need to remember that, no matter the situation, we’re in this together. Read more »
Stop ignoring 'toxic' actions inside prisons
Inspired by the actions of a fictional snake and turtle, columnist Henry Holifield argues that the atrocities occurring inside prisons cannot be ignored. Read more »
A day inside a maximum security prison
Every morning, the author of this piece wakes up in Auburn Correctional Facility thinking the same thing, “I can’t wait to go home.” This is an account of a day in his life imprisoned. Read more »
What it's like quarantined in a prison dorm
White was moved to a contact tracing dorm on Jan. 31. He was then moved to a positive dorm just after midnight on Feb. 8. Read more »
Incarcerated people, correctional officers are more than just their labels
Prison reform is an uphill battle that requires the attention, respect, and understanding of society. Read more »
COVID-19, a Capitol breach and shifting power: A look at 31 days imprisoned
Absence of Light columnist Cliff Graham recounts his past month locked up during a pandemic. He starts and ends with a call to action from an incarcerated individual to his publics. Read more »
Absence of Light project creates platform for voices of incarcerated people
The D.O. has published guest columns and personal essays from incarcerated people in Auburn Correctional Facility. Read more »
An inside account at Auburn Correctional Facility during a COVID-19 outbreak
Cliff Graham, a Syracuse resident incarcerated at Auburn Correctional Facility, explains how programs are shutting down within the prison. Read more »
Here’s how we reported the inside account of Auburn Correctional Facility
At least 200 corrections officers have contracted COVID-19 or come in contact with a positive case, as of Friday. Read more »
Absence of Light: The COVID-19 pandemic shows neglect of prisoners' health
Correctional facility administrators do little to prevent the spread of COVID-19, leaving prisoners in danger of negligence. And when prisoners step up to protect themselves against the virus, they are reprimanded. Read more »
Absence of Light: Bubbles
From an inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY, acknowledging the mental bubbles of life and the limits of our minds in relation to the criminal justice system. Read more »
Absence of Light: Happiness and suffering
From an inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY, thoughts on suffering and the purpose of the struggles of life. Read more »
Introducing Absence of Light
In collaboration with inmates at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY, The D.O. Opinion presents Absence of Light, providing a platform to those least often heard. Read more »
