Freedom of the Mind: Boethius, Philosophy, and Finding Peace Behind Bars

A person in prison writing in a notebook, with a window showing a mural of a woman holding a laurel branch behind bars, symbolizing hope and resilience for Georgia prisoners’ voices.

Locked in a prison cell and awaiting death, Boethius found something greater than escape—he found peace. His 1,500-year-old writings have inspired generations, proving that even behind bars, the mind can remain free. Discover how philosophy can help prisoners and families find clarity, dignity, and purpose in the hardest of times.

Rule 3.8 Comes to Georgia: A New Tool for Prisoner Justice

Freedom and justice advocacy at Georgia prison; prisoners' voices highlighted, emphasizing criminal justice reform and prisoners' rights.

Georgia’s adoption of Rule 3.8 gives prisoners a powerful new tool to demand justice, requiring prosecutors to act when new evidence of innocence or misconduct surfaces. Learn how this rule can be used in real cases to overturn wrongful convictions and restore fairness.

Heat, Humidity, and the Constitution

In Georgia’s sweltering summers, prisons become life-threatening ovens, subjecting inmates to unbearable heat and humidity. Recent federal court rulings in Texas declared similar conditions unconstitutional, exposing how extreme temperatures violate basic human rights. Could this landmark decision pave the way for urgent reforms in Georgia? Read on to discover why advocates must act now—and how a groundbreaking lawsuit could finally end this cruel punishment.

Death by Neglect: Georgia’s Prison Medical Care Crisis

Prison shouldn’t be a death sentence, yet in Georgia, medical neglect has become routine, costing inmates their health, dignity, and too often, their lives. Behind bars, preventable illnesses escalate unchecked, while families endure the agony of silence and inaction. This is a humanitarian crisis hidden in plain sight—one that Georgia can no longer ignore.