“Them, They, You, and I / let’s all…just please / open our eyes…Try to see / A choreography / in this organized chaos that’s life.”
Click to read more of Rachael C. Hilyard’s (Topeka Correctional Facility) rhythmic and electric free verse poem, “Exist Me.”

The July 2022 mail policy in Missouri prisons bans all physical mail from coming into facilities. Instead, all letters, photos, and other mail must be sent to a third party in Florida that uploads the digital scans of documents for residents to view. We spoke with Patricia, Adam, and Terrell, who are incarcerated in Missouri, about the damage these policies mean for incarcerated individuals already facing harsh policies and inhumane living conditions. Listen to the podcast to learn more.