Woman who lived on Alcatraz as a child talks about her experience

Woman who lived on Alcatraz as a child talks about her experience

By Amanda Hari Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — People are continuing to react after President Donald Trump said Sunday he is directing his administration to reopen and expand Alcatraz. The prison was open for about three decades, closing in 1963. About 1,500 prisoners lived on the island, but there were also about 60 families of staff members living there as well, including Jolene Babyak. “You know, for kids, it w…

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The idea of reopening Alcatraz, the notorious prison that closed in 1963, is a classic “Trumpian” move, emblematic of his style of politics. The thought of locking criminals away in tiny cells on an island surrounded by dangerous waters aligns perfectly with President Donald Trump’s craving for grand, dramatic spectacles that feed his desire for an authoritarian image. Alcatraz, after ...

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