prisoners

Some long-term Michigan prisoners have been hoping the Legislature would pass a package of bills that could give them another chance at freedom. But time has all but run out.

On today’s episode, a Kent County resident was released from prison — after serving more than 38 years — following a Michigan Supreme Court decision to ban automatic life sentences for 18-year-olds. Next, how an Indian Tribe of Michigan has developed a new library book classification system for Native topics. Additionally, a conversation with podcast host, Courtney Anderson, about her path to sobriety and being listed as the Best Social Media Influencer in Best of Detroit 2024.

We explore details of the historic exchange that allowed the U.S. to welcome home Michigander Paul Whelan from a Russian prison.

Today, how millions in emergency funding intended for Michigan restaurants were misspent during the pandemic. Also, a journey of mourning that brought West Michigan poet Marcel Price to a new creative place. Plus, advocate Dee Dee Taylor talks about helping Michiganders transition out of incarceration, through the lens of her own father’s experience.

Details about the aftermath in Southwest Michigan. At least 11 tornadoes touched down in the region last night. Then, the story of an acclaimed culinary program changes lives from within the walls of Michigan’s Lakeland Correctional Facility. Plus, the young designers bringing fresh ideas to the fashion industry at the College for Creative Studies.

Just how successful is Michigan pothole damage repair fund? Then bringing your native homeland to your Michigan garden. And how prison art gives identity to inmates usually labeled by numbers.

Nation Outside is teaming up with the Genesee County Sheriff’s office to launch a pilot program to encourage landlords to rent to former inmates, with assurances for rent and security deposit.

In Michigan and across the United States, inmates and their families face high costs associated with incarceration. In Washtenaw County, Sheriff Jerry Clayton is working to reduce those costs.

Three female inmates are suing the Wayne County Jail over what they call embarrassing, humiliating, and degrading alleged strip search practices.The…

The Next IdeaMost offenders in Michigan’s prisons will someday be released. Figuring out what to do next is difficult. Some may lack skills, and employers…