prisoners rights
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Analysis
California Prop. 6 would give prisoners the right to refuse work without retaliation
rop. 6, appearing on the ballot Nov. 5, would amend the California constitution’s forced labor clause, giving prisoners the right…
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Militant Journalism
Missouri inmate faces execution for crime he did not commit
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has a history of pushing for the execution of those found innocent.
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Activists call for justice after Cook County Jail inmate found beaten to death in cell
On June 14, 23-year-old Hatter was found beaten to death in his cell at the jail around 4:30 a.m.
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Analysis
Stop the execution of Melissa Lucio, an innocent woman and survivor
Texas officials have set Melissa Lucio to be executed on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.
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Militant Journalism
Rally in solidarity with detained immigrants in Tacoma, Wash., not dampened by rain
On Feb. 26, over 100 community members showed up at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington, to loudly stand…
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Chicago protesters demand end to mass incarceration on 50th anniversary of Attica uprising
Activists from organizations throughout Chicago used the event to uplift the names of those who have fallen victim to the…
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Los Angeles organizers say ‘Shut ‘Em Down’ at prisoner solidarity rally
On September 4, a powerful group of 60 local activists, organizers and community members took over the corner sidewalks across…
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Community rallies for two killed in Racine, Wisconsin, jail
On July 18, activists rallied in front of the jail and courthouse in Racine County, Wisconsin, to demand justice for…
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Analysis
Joleen Nez death shows continued brutality of ABQ police, jail
The real crime: homeless, Indigenous, and an addict
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’44! No more!’ Baton Rouge prison reform activists mobilize caravans for justice after latest death
"We will fight for justice, enough is enough," said Casey Tobin "They will not be forgotten."
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