Prisons: tear them down

A survivor speaks: ‘I had to defend myself’A survivor speaks: ‘I had to defend myself’

A survivor speaks: ‘I had to defend myself’

This is a slightly edited version of a talk given at the webinar “Women and Oppressed Genders: Survival and Resistance”…

November 17, 2020
Kaepernick joins the call to ‘Free Mumia!’Kaepernick joins the call to ‘Free Mumia!’

Kaepernick joins the call to ‘Free Mumia!’

Philadelphia A virtual press conference on the critical juncture in the fight to free political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal was held…

November 16, 2020
New Jersey releases 2,261 – but to what?New Jersey releases 2,261 – but to what?

New Jersey releases 2,261 – but to what?

The State of New Jersey released 2,261 incarcerated workers from its state prisons on Nov. 4. This largest single-day release…

November 12, 2020
Sistas With Voices demand mass releases at San QuentinSistas With Voices demand mass releases at San Quentin

Sistas With Voices demand mass releases at San Quentin

San Rafael, Calif. Nov. 8 — Today, prisoner support groups and family members held a spirited demonstration at San Quentin…

November 11, 2020
Death behind jail wallsDeath behind jail walls

Death behind jail walls

The number of deaths in local jails as documented by Reuters, along with data collected by The Marshall Project and…

November 10, 2020
Movement welcomes release of Ant SmithMovement welcomes release of Ant Smith

Movement welcomes release of Ant Smith

Philadelphia Beloved community organizer and teacher Anthony (Ant) Smith was finally released from federal custody on Nov. 9.  “For the…

November 9, 2020
Philly celebrates Trump defeat, pledges to keep fightingPhilly celebrates Trump defeat, pledges to keep fighting

Philly celebrates Trump defeat, pledges to keep fighting

Philadelphia As soon as the news broke late on the morning of Nov. 7 that the 2020 U.S. presidential election…

November 9, 2020
Free Ant Smith – drop the bogus charges now!Free Ant Smith – drop the bogus charges now!

Free Ant Smith – drop the bogus charges now!

Philadelphia Since George Floyd’s death last May sparked demonstrations against police brutality across the U.S., federal prosecutors have filed over…

November 4, 2020
Prison, COVID, and DisabilitiesPrison, COVID, and Disabilities

Prison, COVID, and Disabilities

From a talk given at the Oct. 22 Workers World Webinar on “Voter Suppression & COVID & their Impact on…

November 4, 2020
Sign the petition! Hands off Jalil Muntaqim!Sign the petition! Hands off Jalil Muntaqim!

Sign the petition! Hands off Jalil Muntaqim!

Finally, after 49 years in prison, Black revolutionary Jalil Muntaqim was released on parole Oct. 7. On Oct 18, he…

November 3, 2020