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Is Resistance Worth the Price? Stories of Backlash and Hope

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Three prison journalists and activists share how they have countered retaliation for exposing corruption and inhumane conditions inside America's federal detention facilities. They risked solitary confinement, prison transfers, parole denials and blocked communication - yet remain committed to fighting a system they describe as a "machine that is counterproductive to rehabilitation."

  • Robert Barton co-founded More Than Our Crimes and was denied parole.
  • Pam Bailey, his partner, saw her email address blocked at multiple federal prisons.
  • Askia Afrika-Ber published exposés on prison corruption at USP McCreary, resulting in 90 days of solitary confinement and transfer to one of the worst facilities, USP Hazelton.

All three continue their advocacy despite the risks, drawing inspiration from civil rights leaders who put their lives on the line. Listeners can support prison journalism by following their work, visiting their website, and sharing information
The next episode will explore the laws and institutions that initially worked against Rob's release and those that finally allowed him to gain freedom.
Follow this podcast so you'll be informed when new episodes are uploaded (twice a month). Meanwhile, read more stories and learn how you can contribute to reform; visit MoreThanOurCrimes.

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Chapters

1. Introducing Eskia Afrika Burr's fearless journalism (00:00:00)

2. Retaliation and transfer to Hazleton (00:01:35)

3. Fighting for transparency at "Misery Mountain" (00:03:45)

4. Personal costs of prison journalism (00:06:00)

5. Why resistance matters despite the risks (00:09:15)

6. Supporting prison activists and preview (00:10:30)

16 episodes

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Content provided by More Than Our Crimes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by More Than Our Crimes or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Three prison journalists and activists share how they have countered retaliation for exposing corruption and inhumane conditions inside America's federal detention facilities. They risked solitary confinement, prison transfers, parole denials and blocked communication - yet remain committed to fighting a system they describe as a "machine that is counterproductive to rehabilitation."

  • Robert Barton co-founded More Than Our Crimes and was denied parole.
  • Pam Bailey, his partner, saw her email address blocked at multiple federal prisons.
  • Askia Afrika-Ber published exposés on prison corruption at USP McCreary, resulting in 90 days of solitary confinement and transfer to one of the worst facilities, USP Hazelton.

All three continue their advocacy despite the risks, drawing inspiration from civil rights leaders who put their lives on the line. Listeners can support prison journalism by following their work, visiting their website, and sharing information
The next episode will explore the laws and institutions that initially worked against Rob's release and those that finally allowed him to gain freedom.
Follow this podcast so you'll be informed when new episodes are uploaded (twice a month). Meanwhile, read more stories and learn how you can contribute to reform; visit MoreThanOurCrimes.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introducing Eskia Afrika Burr's fearless journalism (00:00:00)

2. Retaliation and transfer to Hazleton (00:01:35)

3. Fighting for transparency at "Misery Mountain" (00:03:45)

4. Personal costs of prison journalism (00:06:00)

5. Why resistance matters despite the risks (00:09:15)

6. Supporting prison activists and preview (00:10:30)

16 episodes

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