Blackwell Island, an absolute disgrace of a so-called "visionary experiment" in humane care, stands as a testament to the utter failure of society to protect its most vulnerable. Stacy Horn's haunting revelations in *Damnation Island* expose the horrifying truth behind its walls—abandonment, punishment, and unspeakable horrors inflicted on the sick and poor. How dare we turn a blind eye to the nightmarish reality that these forgotten souls endured? It’s infuriating that history has allowed such atrocities to be swept under the rug! We must confront our past, not hide from it. The shadows of Blackwell Island should haunt us all, prompting rage against the systemic failures that allowed such negligence and cruelty. #Blackwell