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In a Brazilian Prison, Pedaling Towards Freedom

posted July 2, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein
One Brazilian prison is experimenting with a new form of alternative energy: the prisoners themselves. Could this approach work in the U.S.? Read more »
Tags: Brazil, energy, incarceration, jail, prison, renewable energy
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Guard tower at San Quentin State Prison at sunrise
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Technology Behind Bars at San Quentin State Prison

posted June 22, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein
The @thelastmilesq tweets are a fascinating window onto the day-to-day thoughts and experiences of San Quentin’s inmates. The prisoners waver between hope and despair, alternately dreaming about the future and lamenting the mistakes of the past. Read more »
Tags: best of the blog, prison, rehabilitation, San Quentin, tehnology, The Last Mile, Twitter
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