prisoners’ rights
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Honduras prison fire exposes nature of system
On Feb. 14 in Honduras, 358 inmates were killed in a massive fire in overcrowded Comayagua prison,exposing the callous disregard…
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Florida set to execute prisoner despite questionable evidence
The State of Florida is set to execute Robert Waterhouse, a former plasterer and drywall worker, who has spent half…
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Jobs Not Jails coalition launched in Washington, D.C.
On Jan. 14,M approximately 100 workers, students and activists marched on Washington, D.C., to demand “Jobs Not Jails” and an…
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Phoenix march to oppose racism and Sheriff Joe Arpaio
On Jan. 13, a demonstration in Phoenix organized by Puente (Human Rights Movement) protested infamous Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
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Antonio Guerrero art exhibit opens in Seattle
“From my altitude,” a traveling exhibit of paintings by Antonio Guerrero, one of the five Cuban heroes, opened at the…
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Inmates in LA jails brutalized
Brutality and violence against inmates in Los Angeles jails is pervasive. Recent media reports and an ongoing investigation by the…
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Capitalism, unemployment and mass incarceration
Under the blows of neoliberal policies, automation and a depressed economy, tens of millions have been cast out of the…
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New Year’s message from René González of the Cuban Five
Just a few words to express to all of you my best feelings and to wish you a happy new…
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Un mensaje para el fin de año de parte de René González
Unas breves palabras para expresarles mi afecto y desearles un feliz año nuevo en el 2012. Espero que sea el…
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Statement from Leonard Peltier: From behind the iron door
A letter from imprisoned Native leader Leonard Peltier. "..in a strange way I am honored that the most powerful government…
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