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FCC Proposal: Limit Burden on Families From $1.2B Prison Phone Biz
by Jorge Rivas on January 3 2013, 3:19PM
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn noted that in some states one 15-minute interstate phone call from a prison can cost $17.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Family Becomes Focal Point in Fight to Lower Prison Phone Rates
by Jamilah King on November 20 2012, 10:13AM
The criminal cost of talking to a loved one behind bars has taken center stage at the Federal Communications Commission. And that’s exactly what organizers had in mind.
Topics: Criminal Justice, Media
40k Sign Petition Urging FCC Lower Prison Phone Rates
by Jamilah King on November 15 2012, 12:21PM
On Wednesday, the FCC announced that they are at least willing to look into the issue.
Topics: /NOW Blog
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Ava DuVernay Presents Prison’s New Math in ‘Middle of Nowhere’
by Jamilah King on October 5 2012, 10:09AM
The award-winning director talks about her latest film and her proudest moments.
Topics: 'Middle of Nowhere', Arts & Culture
Families Urge the FCC to Lower Price of Prison Phone Calls
by Jorge Rivas on September 27 2012, 11:47AM
Advocates say regulation would both reduce the price-gouging that incarcerated persons’ families suffer and simultaneously contribute to the social good by reducing recidivism.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
The Criminal Cost of Talking to a Loved One Behind Bars
by Leticia Miranda on May 14 2012, 9:00AM
For years, states have worked with private phone companies to charge high rates on phone calls to and from prisons. Now activists are trying to force the FCC’s hand to do something about it.
Topics: Criminal Justice
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