The secret beneficiaries of Maryland’s “No Representation Without Population” Act

Added The secret beneficiaries of Maryland's "No Representation Without Population" Act to the Prisoners of the Census Blog.

Jackson County Wisconsin should debate prison-based gerrymandering

Added Jackson County Wisconsin should debate prison-based gerrymandering to the Prisoners of the Census Blog.

In case you were wondering about prisons and apportionment

Added In case you were wondering about prisons and apportionment to the Prisoners of the Census Blog.

Event: At NCSL Redistricting Law Seminar in Washington D.C.

Peter Wagner will be attending the National Conference of State Legislators Redistricting Law Seminar in the Washington, D.C. area. If you'd like to meet to discuss solutions to prison-based gerrymandering, contact us. January 22, 2011

Solutions pages updated

Added Solutions pages updated to the Prisoners of the Census Blog.

Event: Gerrymandering film Feb 2 in Providence Rhode Island

The Gerrymandering film will be screened at Roger Williams University 4:30pm and Cable Car Cinema at 6:30pm in Providence Rhode Island. See a clip from the film featuring Peter Wagner and the residents of Anamosa Iowa talking about prison-based gerrymandering. Director Jeff Reichert, Common Cause Rhode Island director John Marion, PPI's Peter Wagner will lead discussions after the film. February 02, 2011

Mothers Behind Bars

The Prison Policy Initiative research database was updated with a link to Mothers Behind Bars State-by-state report card and analysis of federal policies on conditions of confinement for pregnant & parenting women, [PDF] by The Rebecca Project for Human Rights, The National Women's Law Center.

New York Senate explains prison-based gerrymandering

Added New York Senate explains prison-based gerrymandering to the Prisoners of the Census Blog.

House should approve Census oversight bill

Added House should approve Census oversight bill to the Prisoners of the Census Blog.

The Continuing Fiscal Crisis in Corrections

The Prison Policy Initiative research database was updated with a link to The Continuing Fiscal Crisis in Corrections Setting a New Course, [PDF] by The Vera Institute of Justice.