Keri Blakinger is a journalist and author best known for her memoir, "Corrections in Ink," which chronicles her experiences with addiction, incarceration, and rebuilding her life. As a staff writer at The Marshall Project, she investigates systemic issues within the U.S. criminal justice system, particularly focusing on prisons and jails. Her reporting has appeared in prominent outlets such as The New York Times, VICE, and the BBC, and she was part of the Houston Chronicle team recognized as a Pulitzer Prize finalist for coverage of Hurricane Harvey.
Blakinger's career is deeply rooted in her personal history, having previously served time for drug-related offenses in New York. This background informs her writing, lending authenticity to her work on criminal justice reform. Her 2019 Washington Post Magazine article, part of its Prison Issue, earned a National Magazine Award. In addition to her investigative reporting, she writes a column in collaboration with NBC News. Blakinger continues to reside in Texas, where she remains committed to exposing injustices within the prison system.