Luna Syenite imagines alternatives to policing. She added a post in response to this becoming a very popular post: I’m glad this is resonating with people! Wow! Folks who are interested in this topic and want to learn more should follow the blog: http://www.usprisonculture.com/blog/ (or @prisonculture on Twitter) – The author, Mariame Kaba, is not … Continue reading
Tag: prison abolition
The inmates of Walpole state prison had formed a prisoners’ union. Their goals included protecting themselves from the guards, blocking the attempts of prison administrators to institute behavioral modification programs, and organizing prisoners’ programs for education, empowerment, and healing. They sought more visitation rights, work or volunteer assignments outside the prison, and the ability to … Continue reading
Today, May 17th, IDAHOT, Chelsea Manning is to be released from prison. On a personal level I am so so happy for her and I hope she is safe, loved and supported and has a chance to rest, to heal, to overcome. I hope the shit media leave her alone and I hope the first … Continue reading
