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Militant Journalism
Inmates declare hunger strike in Rhode Island’s maximum security prison
Inmates at Rhode Island's maximum security prison began a hunger strike August 21, sparked by the recent heat wave sending…
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Queens, N.Y., community demand freedom for wrongfully accused man ahead of 97th court appearance
This latest hearing marks Churaman’s 97th court appearance since his arrest in 2014. During the hearing, Judge Holder ordered a…
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Protest held against attempts to execute Richard Moore by firing squad in South Carolina
On April 23, people from the community, clergy, and activists rallied against the death penalty and called on Governor McMaster…
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Support urgent immigrant hunger strike at Georgia prison
The strike began on April 18 after inmates were placed in solitary confinement for staying in the yard to chant…
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Legacy of injustice: Free Ruchell Magee
Ruchell "Cinque” Magee is the longest-held U.S. political prisoner, incarcerated for 58 years. He has been denied parole 13 times.
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Analysis
Prosecutors found to be the criminals in NYC
The purpose of prosecutors is to incarcerate working-class, Black and Brown people for alleged crimes that are overwhelmingly a result…
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Dec. 13 protests to support hunger strike against abuse in Louisiana ICE jails
Protests will be held on Monday, December 13, in two press conference/rallies to call for an end to abusive treatment…
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Analysis
Political prisoner movement wins victories for ‘Maroon’ Shoatz, David Gilbert
78-year old Russell “Maroon” Shoatz was freed from prison Oct. 26 on the basis of compassionate release. And on the…
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Tennessee jail profits from incarcerating kids, deadline for settlement approaches
The $11 million class-action settlement stems from a 2017 lawsuit that was leveled against Rutherford County after a 2016 incident…
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Four deaths at Suffolk County Jail: families demand answers
Three people died this summer while incarcerated at Suffolk County House of Correction. On September 17, 47-year-old Carl “Chuck” Rabouin…
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