There’s a quiet distortion hiding in plain sight on the political maps of Oklahoma — one that shifts power away from the communities that need it most and hands it to areas built around incarceration. It’s called prison gerrymandering, and despite being rooted in outdated federal policy, it’s something Oklahoma lawmakers can fix — today. […]
As we reach the 100-day mark of Donald Trump’s second term in office, the country finds itself at a pivotal crossroads in criminal legal policy — one that’s receiving far less attention than it deserves. That changes this week. On Wednesday, April 30th, at 12:00 PM Eastern, Communications Strategist Wanda Bertram will join a critical
Reinstating Solitary Confinement Isn’t the Answer — It’s a Step Backward Read More »
Prison Plantations, Private Prisons, SAN NewsA call for safety should never come at the cost of human dignity. Recently, thousands of New York prison staff staged a strike, calling for rollbacks to the HALT Solitary Confinement Act—a law designed to limit the use of prolonged isolation in prisons. They argue that these reforms have made their jobs more difficult and
Dean Gillispie Wins $45 Million for Wrongful Conviction Read More »
Cotton Picking, Innocence Project, Prison Plantations, Private Prisons, SAN NewsDean Gillispie Wins $45 Million for Wrongful Conviction: A Landmark Victory for Justice and Accountability In a significant and long-awaited victory, Dean Gillispie, an Ohio man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 20 years, has been awarded $45 million in a civil lawsuit against the police department and detective responsible for his conviction. This case not
As we approach the end of 2024, there’s no better time to reflect on how far we’ve come in the fight for animal rights and what we still have to do. This year has been full of victories for animals, thanks to the power of online activism. Yet, there is always more to be done.
Prison Plantations in the United States: Cotton Picking and Racial Dynamics Read More »
Prison Plantations, White SupremacyPrison plantations in the United States, where inmates work in agricultural settings, particularly cotton picking, evoke troubling images of the nation’s history of slavery and racial exploitation. This practice persists in certain states, where predominantly Black inmates labor in conditions reminiscent of antebellum plantations. This article delves into the historical context, the current state of