Skip to content Text by Daniel Gwynn, Copyright 2025 . The Cell and The Yard . My cell was on the second tier on the very narrow part of the catwalk. The door was steel, with a sliver of a window and a horizontal slot in the middle of the door for passing meal trays through, and my … Read more
Incarceration Nation . A recent study by the nonprofit Prison Policy Initiative of incarceration rates rated each US state as if it was an independent country. The statistics measure how many persons are incarcerated for every 100,000 citizens. Among countries, El Salvador has the world’s highest incarnation rate with 1,086 incarcerated for every 100,000. No … Read more
The FAA’s Challenges and the State of Air Travel in America . Is It Safe to Fly? . In recent months, a series of high-profile incidents involving passenger flights in the United States has raised concerns about the safety of air travel. From near-misses on runways to mid-air mechanical failures, these events have left many … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2025 . The Perils of Prison Life and the First Amendment . I made my living for more than thirty-five years from writing and photography. In my current circumstances I am blocked from doing photography, but I haven’t been blocked from writing — until now. A bit of history first: … Read more
The Chaos of DOGE . How Elon Musk’s Obsession is Disrupting America’s Federal Workforce . In recent years, Elon Musk’s fascination with Dogecoin (DOGE), the meme-inspired cryptocurrency, has transcended mere personal interest and begun to ripple into unexpected areas—including America’s federal workforce. What started as a series of playful tweets has evolved into a disruptive … Read more