Tag: prison

“This is the story of more than just one individual … but [of] tens of thousands of men and women across the country.”

“This is a growing movement and the Nationwide Prison Strike of 2018 is an unparalleled success for prisoner organizing in the modern era."

We look at the criminalization of black and brown students that has led to what is known as the school-to-prison pipeline.

Michael Sanders defrauded political committees by converting campaign contributions for his personal use along with his then-chief of staff Calvin Williford.

Prisoners were instead put to work behind bars making sandbags to prepare for the storm’s arrival.

Criminal justice is not the only focus of the program. The judges discuss making healthy life choices and maintaining a positive image.

The fact is that men and women behind bars are in most in danger in the days, weeks and months after they have dared to protest.

"It’s getting something ignited in prisoners. So, prisoners know that this is – this is a climate where they can actually step up and feel supported."

"This is a human rights campaign and each of these demands should be understood through a human rights lens."

Prisoners in at least 17 states are expected to participate in the coordinated sit-ins, hunger strikes, work stoppages and commissary boycotts from today until Sept. 9.