@chrisgelardi.bsky.social and I wrote for @nysfocus.com about the allegedly cruel and punitive use of defecation rooms in New York State prisons. Grateful for funding from @economichardship.bsky.social and @solitarywatch.bsky.social’s grants program. nysfocus.com/2026/08/17/n...

Joe Shapiro

nprjoeshapiro.bsky.social

11 September 2026 14:52

Research shows: Solitary confinement damages mental health and doesn't make prisons safer. But there's a rising movement to stop reform that aims to end overuse of solitary confinement @solitarywatch.bsky.social

Renée Feltz

reneefeltz.bsky.social

11 September 2026 14:52

"That damage falls on everyone who enters isolation. But it does not fall equally. Women bear a disproportionate share, and the reasons why begin long before any prison sentence." - a thought-provoking piece by Kwaneta Harris for @solitarywatch.bsky.social

Lone Gadfly

lonegadfly.bsky.social

27 August 2026 03:09

Solitary Watch works to provide relief from the institutional harms prison inflicts. Please take a look at its mission and achievements. Consider supporting them in your personal capacity.

Britta Shoot

brittashoot.com

26 August 2026 11:56

This vital program runs on so very little & creates life-changing connections. (Ask me how I know! 💌) Please give while donations are matched & let's move folks desperately needing contact with the free world off the long waitlist!