I'm definitely glad you clarified. Thanks for responding. And yes, I did google this, & sad to say omnipresent in what I read was sexist/ageist.

That’s fair.

Well I’m probably going to be a forever gray...but I loved this article, and I’m skimming the other links for other stuff you’ve written as well. To be honest? It feels good to see someone come out from 10 years in prison and turn things around. As a lifelong guilty pleasure of watching every single episode of…

Oh, I don’t need names, dates, or exact locations. Just the UNPRINTABLE details.

I agree with you and it’s understandable that a C/O might trade contraband for a tacit agreement to, “let’s all just get through this day/week”. However there’s a difference between bringing in a tray of food left over from a family party and supplying tools which can be used for all sorts of nefarious purposes that…

NPR (or one of the shows that it airs but are hosted on other websites) did a whole segment about it, specifically citing this case. Due to the power differential, an inmate cannot legally consent to sex with a guard.

This was amazingly informative and well written. I look forward to reading your memoir!

I’m not sure what I was expecting, but this is much better than I thought it would be when I clicked. It’s really very good.

What needs to be understood is that, especially in these remote, max security installations, they really do become a world in themselves. Day to day survival is not just for the inmates, but for the prison guards too, who often negotiate for safety by providing the inmates with contraband. EVERYONE is a prisoner at…

I love these prison pieces. Utterly fascinating, not just because of the content, but Genis’s perspective and literary style make these great reads. Probably my favorite thing to read on Deadspin. Very interested to get the book when it comes out.

Let me be direct and quote a previous comment you posted
""This entire story is basically the exemplar of the problems I have with the culture into which I was born. This isn't about Conflict Kitchen's cuisine choice presenting a "one-sided discussion towards the Middle East." It's about the desperate need among…

WOW! I think you need to serve some time for your unreasonable over the top hatred Carolann, you dont even know the guy personally. Everyone makes mistakes , he does not need to explain it to you personally nor is he accountable to you, he is not a public figure. Remember, sins can be forgiven but hate will take you…

Obviously believes in a 'Merican system where ppl who go to jail will always and forever be punished.

He did his fucking ten years, what the fuck do you want? Where's your fucking decency?

Keep fifi far from your peepee.

Yea. . . I looked at this and cringed too! I simply have no idea how this could ever work. Talk about "hardened criminals!"

Sir, I actually work in state prison as the head librarian. I commend you for this article, and found it to be one of the more truthful things I've read/seen about prison culture today. I get tired of the media's representation of prison - which is what most of society will ever know. Thank you very much for this.

I taught college classes at a medium-security prison for three years. Studies showed the program reduced recidivism rates from 70% to 21%, saving taxpayers 50 cents on the dollar in incarceration costs.