Pour something warm and settle in. Catch up with the weekâs stories about justice, resistance, policy, protest, and the power of difference. These weekly recaps are emailed to followers on Sundays. If youâd like it in email form (just once a week, no spam ever), you...
This post explores what we lose when we erase the âother,â and what we gain when we protect it.
Masked agents. No warrants. Rubber bullets. This isnât immigration enforcement, itâs illegal, state-sanctioned terror. On this #FactCheckFriday, we break down whatâs really happening in cities like LA and Nashville, and what your rights STILL are.
In some courts, missing a payment can still land you behind bars. This post breaks down how âpay or stayâ policies function as modern-day debtorâs prisons â punishing people not for crimes, but for being poor.
Democracy Now’s coverage of Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.
Passing a law doesnât guarantee change. From delays in implementation to non-retroactive policies and court challenges, this post breaks down what really happens after a bill becomes law, and why justice reform often leaves people behind.
Letter-writing remains a lifeline for people in prison, and typewriters, rare and expensive, have long symbolized connection and resistance. Read more about why we use a typewriter-style font to honor that legacy and the people behind the words.
âIf you canât do the time, donât do the crime.â
Itâs catchy but itâs also misleading. Most people in prison didnât get a trial. Many are innocent. And the punishment doesnât stop when the sentence ends.
đ Note: To all of our new adopters - welcome! Youâre bringing hope and human connection to people who need it most. Whether you're already in contact, or are still waiting for your match, weâre grateful youâre here. Each month, weâll send a short note like this one,...
States say good time credits reward rehabilitation, but many incarcerated people never see the time theyâve earned. This post exposes how vague policies and quiet reclassifications keep people inside longer than they should be.