Tag Archives: Formerly incarcerated

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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What’s Next For Class of 2014 Transcending Prison Pasts?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by

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 →

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Formerly Incarcerated: What My Mom Thinks I Do…

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Can You guess who of the above served time in prison?

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Out of L.A.- FICPM Will Register 1 Million Voters Opposed to Mass Incarceration

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

When a young woman from Arizona asked how she could get her voting rights restored, she heard a blunt reply:  “We don’t need you to get your rights restored.  We need you to get together with other folks and work … Continue reading →

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Formerly Incarcerated Will Set Forth a Clear Agenda on Nov. 2nd

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

A shift in the national criminal justice landscape will happen on November 2nd.  It may be slight, as though sitting up in a chair, or it may be like tectonic plates creating an earthquake… but a shift will occur nonetheless.  … Continue reading →

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Buddy Cianci & Chris Linder: The Mayor Who Couldn’t be Ousted & The Mayor Who Is Barred From Serving

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

Around the nation, people know Providence as the city with the mayor who went to prison. Most don’t know about Pawnee, Oklahoma, where a former prisoner has been elected mayor.  Twelve years ago, Chris Linder was involved in the rough and … Continue reading →

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From Brooklyn to Oakland: April 23rd Events Stoke the Movement

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

Across the nation, activists and organizations are coordinating The Formerly Incarcerated & Convicted People’s Movement.  This Saturday, April 23rd, there will be evenings of testimony, artistry, solidarity and movement building. Women on the Rise Telling HerStory (WORTH) is collaborating with … Continue reading →

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