Profit is so intertwined with cruelty. New report: Private companies are getting rich off of forcibly removing people from their homes. They made *$100 million* in California alone. Can’t make up this level of evil. theguardian.com/us-news/2024/a…

We do not believe that anyone should profit off of death.

Join us in calling on Absolute Standards to abandon their deeply reprehensible side hustle in the death penalty. worthrises.org/lethalinjectio…

BREAKING! 12 yrs ago today, Connecticut abolished the death penalty. After news that local corp Absolute Standards is the nation's secretive supplier of execution drugs, state legislators are looking to ban local corps from profiting off it. This is huge.
ctinsider.com/opinion/articl…

So excited for this.

Important thread that gives new meaning to the phrase 'if you don't do it, someone else will.' It's vile.

Being the bigger person is exhausting.

Incarceration is a business

A short, hopeful story. Starts 2 years ago, with a single mother named Terranisha in a Houston courtroom. Free pretrial because of bail reform. Ends w/ a dinner at John Legend’s house w/ other people who experienced freedom.

But really it’s only the beginning. Watch & read on:

The part that's often missed about campaigns to make prison communication free is that they fit into a broader strategy to destablize the prison industry and undermine its power over carceral policy. This piece in The Appeal provides important context.
theappeal.org/securus-bankru…

I really respect this type of critique. Our team reflects deeply on it. It's why we're excited to be releasing a report later this year about the impact that free prison calls have had. It's not small in any way. Thank you for pushing us, stay tuned.
counterpunch.org/2024/04/22/pri…

Thread on the beauty of our planet to celebrate Earth Day 🧵

1. Meteor over Mount Fuji by H. Manabe

People imprisoned in many states are charged significantly more for essential items than those outside even though they typically earn pennies an hour — or no wages at all. Investigation finds prices inside 5 times higher and markups as high as 600%. theappeal.org/locked-in-pric…

It’s true, the Connecting Families Act in NY is just the beginning. And still… state leadership is struggling to get it done.

timesunion.com/opinion/articl…

NJ is not a serious state. I just passed a digital road sign that read “weed like to remind u not to drive under the influence.” 😂

Happy 4/20 people, be safe.

Powerful words about our RI bill to make prison calls free in The Valley Breeze.

'This bill is an opportunity for mothers and sons to have a nurturing relationship without worrying about whether we have enough money to hear—and say—'I love you.'' - Melonie
valleybreeze.com/opinion/letter…

President of NAACP New York State Conference, Dr Hazel Dukes, has weighed in on free prison calls. “I would be remiss not to urge your support for a policy that would bring tremendous financial relief and healing to Black families.”

Governor Kathy Hochul Sen. Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie where do you stand?

This doesn't seem complicated!! Let's do this Governor Kathy Hochul

These women matter.
Their children matter.
It’s time to do different.

“It’s hard for me to contact my 3 children. I want to keep the bond that I have with them. I want them to never feel alone. Free prison calls would do that. I'm just pleading and begging for someone to make this possible.” - Tamara

Governor Kathy Hochul will you be that someone?

You were in great company alongside MA Gov. Maura Healey. You know what else she did to help parents? She proudly supported advocates in making prison communication free. Can we count on you Governor Kathy Hochul to do the same in the budget expected tomorrow?