Welcome to Policy vs. People, a series that cuts through the fog of political soundbites to ask one critical question: Who is this policy hurting? Every law, budget cut, and bureaucratic barrier has a human cost. And too often, the people impactedâespecially those...
If you've ever received a handwritten letter from someone in prison, you already know how powerful it can be. For people inside, mail isn't just a lifeline â it's evidence that someone cares. Stamps are especially costly and limited on the inside, so we buy them on...
We Have to Know the System, To Change the System We hear it all the time: "Vote! Get involved! Pay attention!" But most of us never got a basic education in how power actually works in this country. Who makes the rules? Who enforces them? Who can change them? And what...
We were honored to join Leilani on her podcast, There's Danger Here for a deeply personal conversation about how Adopt an Inmate began â and why we continue this work. What started with a single phone call from jail has grown into a nationwide movement of connection,...
A woman who processes billing envelopes for a health system isn't the most obvious person to spark an emotional reaction. But Emily Margolis, an accounting clerk for MJHS Health System, does exactly that. With a pen and a little spare time, she transforms bland white...
Franz Bakery is awarding $5,000 grants to five nonprofits, and your nomination could help us win! We love Franz Bakery not just for their bread, but also for giving back to their community. Their generosity helps small, grassroots organizations...
Policy claim: âWe need more prisons because theyâre full of dangerous, violent criminals.â ð Fact check:FALSE. ð£ TRUTH: According to the Prison Policy Initiative, only 1 in 7 people in state prisons is incarcerated for offenses categorized as violent by legal...
At Adopt an Inmate, we believe that education is a form of resistanceâand truth is a powerful tool for change. Starting this week, weâre launching Fact-Check Friday, a series that tackles myths, misconceptions, and misleading narratives about incarceration in the U.S....
At Adopt an Inmate, we believe in the power of storytelling to change hearts and minds. Our Good, Bad, Change campaign invites people in prison to reflect on three simple yet profound prompts. By sharing these personal responses, we amplify the voices of those...
We're delighted to share the work of our friend Phillip Alvin Jones, a talented writer, speaker, and advocate. In this post, you'll find links to his website, podcasts, and booksâoffering powerful insights from inside the walls. Don't miss the chance to explore his...