Incarceration
Obama granted this woman clemency, but life on the outside has many roadblocks
Felicia Smith was granted clemency on Obama's last day in office. Now she's adjusting to a new life after more than 12 years in prison.
The Guy Prisoners Call When They're Betrayed from the Outside
Peter Borenstein is a young LA attorney who's carved out a niche helping ex-prisoners who believe they were the victim of fraud or theft while locked up.
Giving Birth in Jail Can Traumatise Women for Decades
Restraining women while they're giving birth is "demeaning and unnecessary." Some institutions still don't care.
Giving Birth in Jail Can Traumatize Women for Decades
Restraining women while they're giving birth is "demeaning and unnecessary." Some institutions still don't care.
Prisoners Tell Us Their New Year's Resolutions
Despite the bleakness of incarceration, many inmates hope that they can lead better lives in the new year.
Prison Soccer in Uganda: VWOS
Overcrowded and underfunded, Luzira is home to Uganda’s only maximum-security prison--but also an elaborate soccer league.
Killer Mike Raps About Mass Incarceration and Retirement on 'South Park'
"For the crime of being old / They threw me in this nursing home."
Here's More of the Best Writing on Games and Prison
Critical Distance looks at some of the best writing on games and incarceration.
VICE's Apprenticeship Program Is Changing the Justice System Narrative
VICE joined a New York state initiative to help people with criminal records get work, and urges other companies to join the pledge.
At Play in the Carceral State: A Letter from the Editor
All week, Waypoint will be diving into stories about how gaming intersects with prison and prison culture. Here's why.