OpinionSeptember 2026 · By D. Razor Babb
Why Incarcerated Voices Matter
D. Razor Babb examines why incarcerated voices matter to public debate, accountability, free expression, and understanding the realities of confinement.
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2026 American Penal Press Contest — 3rd Place, Best Opinion Story
Babb considers the role incarcerated people can play in public discussion about prisons, criminal justice, institutional conditions, and free expression.
The article received third place for Best Opinion Story in the 2026 American Penal Press Contest. Use the source link below to read the published version.