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Letters From Prison: Hope is a Scarce Commodity
An excerpt of a letter from Rick in February of 2014, when he was still in county jail, and about six months before he was moved to prison. He writes about his idea to start Adopt an Inmate. I feel as though I am the most well-taken-care-of inmate in Del Valle. Having...
Phillip Alvin Jones Consulting LLC
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 books—offering powerful insights from inside the walls. Don't miss the chance to explore his...
🚨 FACT CHECK: Can Incarcerated People Lose Their U.S. Citizenship? 🚨
***** PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR CONTACTS IN PRISON ***** Lately, we've heard concerns from people inside and their families about rumors that incarcerated individuals are no longer considered U.S. citizens—or that they could be deported after...
Facebook Blocks Our Post on Trump’s Death Penalty Order
***** PLEASE SHARE ***** Here's what happened when we (twice) attempted to share an email from Burke Butler, Executive Director of Texas Defender Service about President Trump's Executive Order to "restore" the death penalty that demanded the United States Attorney...
Big News: Our Dime Campaign is Officially Launched!
After months of planning, we’re thrilled to kick off this nationwide effort to collect 2+ million dimes—one for every person impacted by mass incarceration. But this campaign is about more than just coins. It’s about raising awareness, sparking conversations, and...
Clean & Sober 19 Years Later
On September 5, 2024 I celebrated 19 years of sobriety, and honestly, I'm of two minds. On the one hand, it feels great to be able to say I am clean and sober today. On the other hand, I do retain significant shame knowing that if I had been responsible and stayed...
AI Winter 2024-2025 Quarterly E-Newsletter
Back from a lengthy hiatus and reviving our Quarterly-ish Newsletter! Click below for our latest issue. Don’t forget to share, and send a copy to your loved one inside. We welcome your feedback and comments.
