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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
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Tagged Angola, bike ride, GEO, Louisiana, nola to angola, prison labor, prison rodeo
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Putting Prison-Based Gerrymandering On The Map… And How We Take It Off.
How did a man with a PowerPoint presentation turn into a piece of legislation I pushed on my legislators and allies? With his passion for social justice and intelligence to develop a core issue about democracy. I’m honoring that dedication … Continue reading
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California Prisoners on Lockdown in Mississippi
Another reminder that the holiday season is not a global love-fest: this report from All of Us or None: “I was contacted by a number of family members whose loved ones are incarcerated in Tutwiler, Mississippi. They informed me that … Continue reading
Forcing Drugs Into Your Children- The Final Straw?
This is what it comes down to: DCYF calling the police to seize children and force them to take anti-psychotics. Read your “1984” and “Brave New World” my friends, and know where to draw the line in the sand. This … Continue reading
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From Narragansett Bay to Pelican Bay, People Stand in Solidarity for Human Rights
On July 1st, 2011, prisoners in the Security Housing Unit (SHU) in Pelican Bay State Prison, CA went on indefinite hunger strike to protest conditions that have been characterized by the UN as “inhumane and degrading.” Over nearly three weeks … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Political Prisoners, Prison Conditions, Rehabilitation, Uncategorized
Tagged Activism, California, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Criminal justice, Direct Action for Rights and Equality, Human rights, Hunger strike, Mumia Abu Jamal, Pelican Bay State Prison, Prison, Prison-Industrial Complex, Solitary confinement, United States, United States War Department
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Probation Violations- The Shadow Justice System and Need For Reform
With three times as many Americans on probation or parole, rather than in prison, it should be understood that this is the the most important place to focus one’s efforts when looking at sentencing guidelines and the costs of prisons. … Continue reading
Unprison 2011-2013 Index
Below you will find an index of the articles written over the past several years for Unprison. Readers are encouraged, as issues arise in your area, to utilize the research, analysis, and opinions presented below. Some of these have appeared elsewhere, … Continue reading →