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Appleseed's latest report shows that 'Safer prisons are within reach.'

By Eddie Burkhalter, Appleseed Researcher Alabama’s prison system is in crisis. Federal courts have said so. Back-to-back years of record prison deaths show it. The people who live and work inside those facilities feel it every day. Violence,…

Appleseed Welcomes Intern MaKenzie Smith

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By MaKenzie Smith My name is Makenzie Smith, and I am excited to be spending this summer as a policy intern with Alabama Appleseed and Alabama Arise. I’m from Moundville, Alabama, and have grown up in the Tuscaloosa County area. I recently…

Welcome Appleseed Intern, Wyatt Williams

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By Wyatt Williams, Appleseed Intern My name is Wyatt Williams, and I am excited about joining the Appleseed team this upcoming summer! Born and raised in Birmingham, I graduated from Vestavia Hills High School, and I now attend the University…

Appleseed Welcomes Summer Intern James Stephens

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My name is James Stephens, and I’m excited to intern at Alabama Appleseed this summer! I was born and raised here in Birmingham and will start my sophomore year at New York University this fall. Right now, my plan is to major in history and…

"Underneath the quilt you're safe."

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With help from friends, Appleseed's Callie Greer is capturing the pain of families who have lost loved ones to violence and creating something beautiful. Join her quilting event on July 19 in Birmingham. Details below. By Callie Greer Appleseed…

$57 Million in Tax Dollars: Investigative Reporter Documents Disturbing Pattern of Costly Excessive Force Settlements at Alabama Department of Corrections

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By Eddie Burkhalter, Appleseed Researcher Alabama taxpayers since 2020 spent $57 million for the state to defend lawsuits against prison officers and against class-action cases against the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), investigative…

The State of Justice Blog

Appleseed's latest report shows that 'Safer prisons are within reach.'

Appleseed Welcomes Intern MaKenzie Smith

Welcome Appleseed Intern, Wyatt Williams

Appleseed Welcomes Summer Intern James Stephens

"Underneath the quilt you're safe."

$57 Million in Tax Dollars: Investigative Reporter Documents Disturbing Pattern of Costly Excessive Force Settlements at Alabama Department of Corrections

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