Monthly Archives: June 2011

Dying for Human Rights: Prisoners Begin Hunger Strike Tomorrow

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

What exactly is a hunger strike?  It is when someone, or a group of people, will choose death over their current living conditions.  But not an unknown pointless death; instead, they will commit a long, grueling, public death designed to … Continue reading →

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HUD Director to state directors: Allow People with convictions to live in Public housing

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Director Shaun Donovan sent a letter last week to executive directors of public housing authorities (PHAs) clarifying HUD’s position regarding people with criminal record’s eligibility for public housing. Donovan encourages PHA executive … Continue reading →

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What’s Going On In Detroit?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

If for no other reason than the passionate remarks by Congressman Hansen Clarke (D-MI) at a House hearing on June 15th, an outsider can see that there is a strong will in Detroit that is rebuilding a city.  Clarke was infuriated … Continue reading →

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War on the Drug War

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

The War on the Drug War must escalate, and it must be Total War.  June 17th marks the 40th Anniversary since Nixon declared the War on American people known as the War on Drugs.  It is the 39th anniversary since … Continue reading →

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Governor Chaffee Signs Two Laws Supporting Civil and Human Rights in RI

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Governor Lincoln Chaffee recently signed two important prison reform bills: the Healthy Pregnancies Act, (to unshackle pregnant prisoners), and another which would create a task force to develop procedures for recording interrogations in serious cases.   Neither are radical changes to existing … Continue reading →

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An Easy Analysis for Prison Profiteering

Posted on June 9, 2011 by
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Registration Now Open for FICPM National Conference- Nov. 2nd

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

The Formerly Incarcerated & Convicted People’s Movement (FICPM) will host its inaugural national conference on November 2nd, 2011 in Los Angeles, with the primary task of ratifying a national agenda that illustrates the Full Restoration of Civil and Human Rights … Continue reading →

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