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Author Archives: Bruce Reilly
Lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s “Mumia Gag Order” overlooks copyright protection
The Pennsylvania legislature unanimously passed a bill, the “Revictimization Relief Act,” in the wake of Mumia Abu-Jamal’s commencement speech delivered at Goddard College. The rationale for the bill is to suppress conduct that would cause “mental anguish” for victims of … Continue reading
Dropping the “F-Bomb” on Politicians: The Problem of Felon Disenfranchisement
The Washington Post recently brought up the important annual awareness of roughly 6 million people denied voting rights due to a felony conviction. Unfortunately, they are mistaken to sum up the problem as a “disproportionate effect on blacks.” Indeed any … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Voting Rights
Tagged citizenship, convicted, democracy, felon disenfranchisement, formerly incarcerate, race, racial impact, Voting
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Years After Leaving Prison, I Never Expected A Bike Ride Would Take Me Back
Four years ago, a few activists had a great idea: A 170 mile bike ride fundraiser that brings attention to the distance families travel, from New Orleans to the Louisiana State Penitentiary. “NOLA to Angola” has since raised tens of … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Angola, bike ride, GEO, Louisiana, nola to angola, prison labor, prison rodeo
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Creating a “side” in the Police v. Community violence
Oh, the discomfort created by calling the police “racist,” after yet another slaying of people such as Eric Garner, Michael Brown and John Crawford. Some articles will provide the lists and reports that evoke the pattern of young Black men … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Police, Race
Tagged Beaverton, direct action, Eric Garner, Ferguson, John Crawford, Mike Brown, police, riot, shooting, Staten Island, WalMart, young Black men
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Its not just what prison does to us. It’s You.
Recently reading a scholarly article regarding the negative impacts of prison conditions on people made me think about what really holds people back after we get out of prison. The article focuses on the inhumanity and brutality of prisons, how … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Prison Conditions
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What’s Next For Class of 2014 Transcending Prison Pasts?
What an amazing year to be part of the Class of 2014. In Seattle, Shon Hopwood graduated from the University of Washington School of Law. In Miami, Desmond Meade graduated from Florida International University College of Law. In New York, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Rehabilitation
Tagged bruce reilly, college, Desmond Meade, education, Formerly incarcerated, Marty Tankleff, Prison, rehabilitation, scholarship, Shon Hopwood, TTEF, Tulane Law
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Who Will Stand Up To Racism and The “-isms?”
Listening to L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling talk to his ex-mistress about race made me think, “Hey Bill Clinton, here’s that conversation about race our nation never had.” We hear a white Jewish billionaire attorney real estate mogul not only … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Race
Tagged Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Clippers Owner, Donald Sterling, girlfriend, L.A. Clippers, LeBron James, Mark Jackson, Muhammad Ali, NBAPA, protest, racism, Stiviano, union
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Bruce Reilly Testifies on the Historical Racism Leading to Felon Disenfranchisement
Bruce Reilly speaks to the National Voting Rights Commission during their national tour to speak to the constitutional history of Louisiana’s disenfranchisement of African Americans since emancipation. His testimony is part of a forthcoming publication: “To Purify the Ballot: … Continue reading
Posted in Race, Voting Rights
Tagged ballot, constitution, felon disenfranchisement, History, Louisiana, race, racism, voting rights
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White People Beat Their Wife and Kids Too
Public figures occasionally provide us with an opportunity to engage in issues that touch us all. The NFL is the most watched television show in America, generating billions of dollars, heroic moments, and an entire subculture of interest. Now they … Continue reading →