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Introducing VOTE’s new Deputy Director: a proven leader in criminal justice reform

Posted on October 28, 2015 by

[As the primary writer of Unprison, I am honored to share with readers that my best efforts will flow through Voice of the Ex-Offender, an organization at the forefront of the criminal justice reform movement- and at the epicenter of … Continue reading →

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A Three -Sided Power Shift on Prison Reform

Posted on August 1, 2015 by

In recent days we have seen several indications that a non-partisan wave of momentum is reaching critical mass. And like any wave, it travels as a ripple beneath the surface for miles.. and suddenly rising up in a brief crescendo before … Continue reading →

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Infiltrating Black America, One Believer at a Time

Posted on June 13, 2015 by

The last time I fought someone with true anger in my bones, a few guys were referring to my buddy with a common Black racial slur.  They felt he shouldn’t be where he was, and this wasn’t the first time. … Continue reading →

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Dropping the “F-Bomb” on Politicians: The Problem of Felon Disenfranchisement

Posted on November 3, 2014 by

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 →

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Years After Leaving Prison, I Never Expected A Bike Ride Would Take Me Back

Posted on October 28, 2014 by

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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Oscar-nominated “Prison Terminal” exposes the other American death penalty

Posted on March 27, 2014 by

If there is one thing a documentary film should strive for, it is exposing people to a little-known aspect of life. This is precisely what filmmaker Edgar Barens has done with his Oscar nominated film, “Prison Terminal: The Last Days … Continue reading →

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Unprison 2011-2013 Index

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

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 →

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