We are a union for the incarcerated fighting for prison abolition.
Latest Updates
Comrade Malik Speaks: I am nearly at my breaking point! Please Intervene!
Prison Strike Updates - Roundup and Next Steps
The extent of repression and retaliation by prison authorities against suspected participants in this year's nationwide prison strike continues to emerge slowly. The National Lawyers Guild Prisoners’ Legal Advocacy Network (NLG-PLAN) has received additional details from 12 states. With the strike over, the campaign is evolving into work through a new coalition - Millions for Prisoners’ Human Rights Coalition.
Prison-assisted drug overdoses: TDCJ is amongst many state and federal prisons affected by the deadly K2 epidemic
In this article, Jason Walker exposes the full deadly cost of the K2 epidemic, and staff complicity in smuggling the drug into prisons. Jason is facing continuing retaliation and harassment for his writing and organizing, please see here for ways that you can put pressure on the prison administration to protect him: https://itsgoingdown.org/urgent-call-to-action-defend-jason-walker-from-staff-harassment/
The Prison Struggle Continues (2018)
Rashid sends a statement of support to the strike and words of encouragement to deepen the struggle.
Featured Resources
Prison Strike 2018 Informational Video
Interviews with Cole Dorsey (IWOC), Chris Lockett (Planting Justice), Anthony Forest (Planting Justice), Darryl Aikens (Planting Justice) on why a prison strike is taking place this August.
Prison Strike Poster by Melanie Cervantes
A prison strike poster designed by Melanie Cervantes, Xicanx artist and cultural worker and co-founder of Dignidad Rebelde.
Final Straw Podcast - Interview with Prison Strike Organizers Amani Sawari and Brooke
The Final Straw interviews two outside organizers, Amani Sawari and Brooke of IWOC about the upcoming national prisoner strike starting on August 21st and continuing through September 9th, 2018.
Prison Strike 2018 - History and Endorsement from The Fire Inside Collective
An organizing tool for the upcoming 2018 prison strike, this zine includes a spirited endorsement, important background on the lead up to this strike and lessons shared by prisoner rebels to keep in mind with this new round of coordinated resistance.
