by Michael Hamden There is presently pending before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) a proceeding in which the regulation of prison pay phone providers is being considered. (CC Docket # 96-128.) That matter involves the egregious practices of the prison pay phone industry, which, with the complicity of correctional professionals, permit the extortion of billions [...]
Historical Context Since the release of a Report by the Institute of Medicine in 2006, a great deal has been written about the egregious exploitation of prisoners as subjects in human research projects during the mid – to late 20th century. There can be no question that the Nazi regime engaged in shocking, inhumane studies [...]
by Michael S. Hamden There are two independent efforts to reign-in the abuses of prison pay-phone providers. First, there is an FCC proceeding that addresses the issue, and citizen comments are being sought. The details about that initiative can be found at www.HamdenConsulting.com/CallToAction.html. A second, consumer-initiated petition drive is underway at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/3/lower-the-cost-of-calls-from-prison At last count [...]