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Absence of Light project creates platform for voices of incarcerated people

The D.O. has published guest columns and personal essays from incarcerated people in Auburn Correctional Facility. Read More »

December 16, 2020 at 6:24 pm


An inside account at Auburn Correctional Facility during a COVID-19 outbreak

Cliff Graham, a Syracuse resident incarcerated at Auburn Correctional Facility, explains how programs are shutting down within the prison. Read More »

December 13, 2020 at 3:42 pm


Here’s how we reported the inside account of Auburn Correctional Facility

At least 200 corrections officers have contracted COVID-19 or come in contact with a positive case, as of Friday. Read More »

December 13, 2020 at 3:41 pm


Absence of Light: The COVID-19 pandemic shows neglect of prisoners' health

Correctional facility administrators do little to prevent the spread of COVID-19, leaving prisoners in danger of negligence. And when prisoners step up to protect themselves against the virus, they are reprimanded. Read More »

November 15, 2020 at 7:33 pm


Absence of Light: Bubbles

From an inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY, acknowledging the mental bubbles of life and the limits of our minds in relation to the criminal justice system. Read More »

November 8, 2020 at 10:55 pm


Absence of Light: Happiness and suffering

From an inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY, thoughts on suffering and the purpose of the struggles of life. Read More »

November 8, 2020 at 10:50 pm


Introducing Absence of Light

In collaboration with inmates at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY, The D.O. Opinion presents Absence of Light, providing a platform to those least often heard. Read More »

November 8, 2020 at 10:38 pm