prisoners’ rights
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Calif. prison hunger strike to resume Sept. 26
On Mon., Sept. 26, prisoners at Pelican Bay and Calipatria State prisons will resume the hunger strike that started on…
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Going forward after the gruesome execution of Troy Davis
Troy Davis was not only a victim; he was a leader. He demonstrated courage in the face of his executioners.…
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Three lessons from the fight to save Troy Davis
Despite the lack of evidence against Davis and the international effort to save his life, the state of Georgia executed…
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A message from the Cuban Five on the execution of Troy Davis
A message of solidarity and inspiration from the Cuban Five following the execution of Troy Davis.
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Tell President Obama to take action to save the life of Troy Davis
Time is running out. Send a letter right now to President Obama and Attorney General Holder demanding a federal civil…
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Actions nationwide to save Troy Davis
Read reports from some of the many coordinated actions held Sept. 16 to save Troy Davis from the racist death…
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Stop the legal lynching of Troy Davis!
For the fourth time, the state of Georgia has set an execution date for Troy Davis, ordering that his death…
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Bloomberg: No hurricane evacuation plan for prisoners
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg callously declared there was no hurricane evacuation plan for the nearly 12,000 people housed…
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U.S. judges bribed to fill for-profit prisons with kids
A “for-profit” prison developer and a county attorney bribed two Pennsylvania judges $2.9 million to help build and then push…
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Pelican Bay SHU prisoners plan to resume hunger strike Sept. 26
Pelican Bay State Prison leader Mutope Duguma announces resumption of hunger strike by Security Housing Unit prisoners.
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