News & Commentary

While both medical and geriatric parole require additional assessment work by DOC and the Board, reviewing and granting eligible applicants' parole could assist with skyrocketing costs associated with an older and sicker prison population.

This week, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced a bill that would violate Alaskans’ rights to free speech and assembly. It was a stark reminder that in his time as governor, Dunleavy has repeatedly targeted and violated the First Amendment rights of Alaskans.

We’ve modified the Love Languages – the different ways we give and receive love – to share the specific actions we can all take to show civic love to our fellow Alaskans.   

The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights is seeking other reports of individuals who have experienced religious discrimination while incarcerated at an Alaska jail or prison or individuals who have not been allowed to practice religion while incarcerated in an Alaska jail or prison.

Last week, the governors of 25 states, including Alaska's Governor Michael Dunleavy, signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s violent border enforcement regime.

This week, legislators and staff from across Alaska returned to Juneau for the second session of the 33rd Alaska State Legislature.

A wide range of current practices and policies at the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) is stifling incarcerated people’s access to the courts, counsel, and legal resources.

Parole is an alternative to incarceration that provides community safety and accountability. The Alaska Board of Parole is responsible for assessing the likelihood the individual will re-offend and determines the date of release and release conditions.

Incarcerated Alaskans from across the state have submitted their "firsts," sharing intimate details of their experience with incarceration and how it has changed their lives.