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Jarrod Shanahan

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How Rikers Island Made New York

In “Captives,” former Rikers detainee Jarrod Shanahan traces the history of New York City’s sprawling jail complex, and its centrality to brutal class struggle.

by Jarrod Shanahan, Alana Mohamed via Hell Gate on May 16, 2022

Captives: How Rikers Island Took New York City Hostage

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The Rikers Island docks.

The Long Crisis on Rikers Island

A new book about Rikers Island is essentially a labor history, revealing how jail guards seized control from managers, politicians, and judges.

by Brendan O'Connor via The Baffler on May 12, 2022

Cell block at Riker's Island

Is It Possible for New York City to Get Jail Design Right?

Rikers Island jails were supposed to be the more humane model when they were built. New York City has the same lofty goals as it plans Rikers’ replacements.

by Chelsey Sanchez via CityLab on September 12, 2019

Police and Racist Vigilantes: Even Worse Than You Think

Is Trump a fascist? You should ask the same question of your local police.

by John Knefel via The American Prospect on September 10, 2020

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