The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 (Part 2)

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We left off in September of 1971 when tensions at Attica State Prison had reached a boiling point. After demanding improved conditions, prisoners rebelled. New York State, however, would have the final say. The state’s lies helped spark mass incarceration.

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Today's story comes from "Blood in the Water" by Heather Ann Thompson.

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