This essay was published in partnership with the Prison Journalism Project, which publishes independent journalism by jailed writers and others affected by imprisonment. […]
I’m Serving Life in Prison. It’s a Slow-Motion Death Sentence
TARIQ MAQBOOL IS an incarcerated writer serving two consecutive life sentences at the New Jersey State Prison. He is a member[…]
“Torn” by Tariq MaQbool
“Torn”By: Tariq MaQboolIn the chaos of it all, I stand so small,One life with purpose, the other’s in thrall,Through countless[…]
“Attempts to Revive the Death Penalty in New Jersey” by Tariq MaQbool
ersey State Prison’s (NJSP) “Death Row” had their sentences changed to Life in prison with 30 years intelligibility of parole.
“Corrections officers and medical staff join prisoner’s fight to stay alive | Opinion” by Tariq MaQbool
Tariq MaQbool is the creator and facilitator of the Captive Voices Writing Program at the New Jersey State Prison. He[…]
“I Write About Bad Prison Conditions. That Doesn’t Mean I Hate All Cops” by Tariq MaQbool
As a kid in Pakistan, police treated Tariq MaQbool like a nephew. As an adult in solitary confinement, the kindness[…]
“A New Beginning” by Tariq MaQbool
Although, I must admit that some of the songs are pretty good. Anyhow, the main attraction for me is the[…]
After Covid Outbreak at New Jersey State Prison, Prisoners Fear the ‘Dungeon'” by Tariq MaQbool
A COVID-19 outbreak has hit the New Jersey State Prison (NJSP), prompting a facility-wide, 10-day halt of most movement in[…]
“Ramadan: Divine Therapy” by Tariq MaQbool
On April 2, 2022, I started my 21st Ramadan being locked up. And sitting in my cell late at night[…]
NJSP RETURNING TO NORMALCY
After a two and a half years of hiatus on March 16, 2022, the covid-19 emergency restrictions were eased in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP). Religious services, school, and other vocational educational programs also return in full force with minimal restrictions of wearing a mask and keeping to social distancing. Seemingly, things have started to return to some..
