prisoners’ rights
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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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Fresno prisoners fight inhumane conditions
Prisoners in Fresno County Jail filed a class action lawsuit Dec. 13 stating that Fresno Sheriff Margaret Mims is violating…
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Racist sheriff Arpaio targeted in federal investigation
A report from the Department of Justice confirmed what Latinos have been saying for years: the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office…
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Interview: Parent of SHU prison hunger striker
Interview with the concerned parent of a prison hunger striker incarcerated in the Security Housing Unit at Corcoran State Prison,…
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Free Mumia!
Mumia’s sentence has been commuted to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Whatever the situation in the legal arena,…
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Free Egypt! Free Manning!
Recognizing the common thread of U.S. imperialism, organizers of demonstrations in solidarity with Bradley Manning and Egyptian protesters came together…
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