Democracy Now’s coverage of Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.
Melissa Bee
Civics 101: The Law Passed â So Why Is Nothing Changing?
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.
Why We Use the Typewriter Font
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.
Fact Check Friday: âThey get three meals a day â how bad can it be?â
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.
Hug Your Adoptee this Month: June Edition
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,...
đ Policy vs. People: âGood Timeâ That Doesnât Count
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.
Civics 101: When Obscure Laws Are Used to Silence Dissent
In this weekâs Civics 101, we unpack the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights advocate detained under an obscure immigration statute, one a federal judge says is likely unconstitutional. We also revisit a famous quote from A Man for All Seasons about defending even the Devil⌠for the sake of justice itself.
Bee đ Sides: Shelf Life (Part I)
What do drywall, recalcitrant screws, and agile mindsets have in common? Turns out, quite a lot. This is a story about perseverance, patchwork, and the beauty of trying again, because balance doesnât come from getting it right the first time.
Memorial Week: âItâs large-scale business built on the bodies of those in its grasp.â
This Navy veteran has spent 30 years servingâfrom the military to a prison sentence that may last the rest of his life. With no family contact and only one visitor in 8 years, he now dedicates his time to writing and prison reform advocacy. Heâs written over 200 essays, and hopes someone will write back.
Memorial Week: âI need to find friends who are gonna have my back.â
This disabled Iraq War veteran suffered a traumatic brain injury from an IED. Now permanently disabled, heâs incarceratedâand searching for community. âI need to find friends who are gonna have my back. People like I had when I was in the Army.â