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About Me — Robert Barton

Incarcerated for 24 years and out to bring humanity to an inhumane “justice” system.

Nov 16, 2020

About Me — Robert Barton

Nov 16, 2020

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An Injustice!

To My Lovers Past and Present

I was not deserving of you before, but now I am — and I’m behind bars

Jul 11

To My Lovers Past and Present

Jul 11

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An Injustice!

President Biden: Don’t Take Us for Granted

Elections are supposed to offer real choices, but as a Black man, I have a message for the sitting president

Jun 25

Young Black man voting, with a U.S. flag in the background

Jun 25

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An Injustice!

Federal Prisons Need Oversight, and the Time is Now

Here’s a bill worth supporting

Jun 11

Surveillance camera outside jail bars

Jun 11

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An Injustice!

David v. Goliath: Fighting Back

The federal Bureau of Prisons has operated with impunity for too long

May 30

A small boy swings a slingshot in front of a giant with a massive sword.

May 30

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An Injustice!

The Life of an Incarcerated, Black, Gay Male

It’s bad enough to be a person of color behind bars. But add LGBQ into the mix and it’s an almost overwhelming challenge

May 11

The Life of an Incarcerated, Black, Gay Male

May 11

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An Injustice!

BOP: You Can’t Punish Risk Away

The federal government sees negative reinforcement as its only tool

Apr 25

A series of “don’t do” signs

Apr 25

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An Injustice!

When the Body Becomes a Battleground

When you enter prison, privacy and dignity are instant casualties

Mar 6

When the Body Becomes a Battleground

Mar 6

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An Injustice!

‘Tough on Crime’ Means Tough on People

Too often, we overlook the collateral consequences of punishment

Jan 28

‘Tough on Crime’ Means Tough on People

Jan 28

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An Injustice!

Negotiations Between Adversaries

Can prisoners and wardens come together?

Jan 16

Two hands shaking

Jan 16

More Than Our Crimes

More Than Our Crimes

Rob Barton has been incarcerated for 26 years. Pam Bailey is his collaborator/editor. Learn more at MoreThanOurCrimes.org

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