By Five Omar Mualimm-ak, The Guardian
Everyone knows that prison is supposed to take away your freedom. But solitary doesn’t just confine your body; it kills your soul.
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By Five Omar Mualimm-ak, The Guardian
Everyone knows that prison is supposed to take away your freedom. But solitary doesn’t just confine your body; it kills your soul.
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