MetroFocus interviews Marshall Project Editor-in-Chief Bill Keller and John J. Lennon (by phon) regarding their work co-authoring the New York Magazine piece, “A Turbulent Mind.” Read “A Turbulent Mind” in New York Magazine and at The Marshall Project.
John J. Lennon and Bill Keller are interviewed by “The Capitol Pressroom” on WCNY in conjunction with their co-authored New York Magazine piece, “A Turbulent Mind.” Read “A Turbulent Mind” in New York Magazine and at The Marshall Project.
The Columbia Journalism Review chronicles John’s life journey in “The Freelance Writer of Sing Sing.”
Penn State University journalism professor Shaheen Pasha features John J. Lennon in her essay in Nieman Reports, making the case that more journalism courses should be taught in prison. EXCERPT John J. Lennon, also known as Inmate # 04A0823, sits on his bed, typing on a clear Swintec typewriter set on his lap. There is…
John J. Lennon talks to Warren Olney about how mental illness — disorders such as depression and schizophrenia — has effectively been criminalized in the United States. Yet incarceration makes mental illness much worse, rather than better; imprisoning sick people costs more taxpayer money than humane, more effective solutions.
David A. Graham of The Atlantic reflects back on the time he worked with John J. Lennon to publish his first piece for the publication, as well as John’s recent feature article on mental illness in prisons.
CBS’ Dave Ross interviews John J. Lennon about his piece published in Esquire “This Place Is Crazy,” about prisoners who are diagnosed with mental illness.
WNYC recently featured a story inspired by John’s Marshall Project and VICE piece on cameras at Attica: How Thousands of Security Cameras Forced Change at New York’s Notorious Attica State Prison.
In an article for Literary Hub, Daniel Gross profiles John J. Lennon — his early life, the crime that landed him in prison, and how he became a prolific journalist behind bars.
John has been featured in the latest episode of the podcast Reveal “Does the Time Fit the Crime?” in a segment on using Swintec typewriters to write in prison.
