Prison is one of the last strongholds of letter-writing, but mail restrictions are chipping away at the few connections people inside have left. Oregon’s new ban on “security-feature” envelopes is the latest roadblock — and it even applies to envelopes prisoners have bought themselves. The result? Delays, wasted postage, and more isolation.
Hi Friends, The summer days are long, the mornings warm, and cold brew is on the breakfast menu these days. ☀️ So pour yourself...
Thirteen years into his sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Troy reflects on the good, the bad, and the urgent need for change — from building others up as a life coach to confronting the daily harm of an unforgiving system.
It’s been quiet on the blog lately, but behind the scenes we’ve been buzzing harder than ever. After a whirlwind Bee Fest, we’re easing back into our rhythm and reflecting on what it means to return, reconnect, and keep showing up. (Bonus: new Kurtis & Joe post coming this week.)
We're doing a quick roll call to help us stay organized and updated. if you're a current or past Adopt an Inmate volunteer, you...
Find a cool breeze and let the world slow down for a minute. Here’s your Sunday read. What Still Matters,...
From the Hive: A Tiny Bee Fest, a Tiny Surprise, and Some Poems You Need to Read Hi...
About the Sunday Read This email goes out once a week on Sundays to recap what we published during the...
On Independence Day, we’re setting the record straight about immigration, what’s legal, and what’s being twisted beyond recognition. If your family came here from somewhere else, this post is for you.
Pour something warm and settle in. Catch up with the week’s stories about justice, resistance, policy, protest, and the power of...