Democracy Now! interviews incarcerated firefighters.
Prison
The bill currently being put forward is both weak and dangerous.
We currently lack the united front to fight fascism in this country. That front is necessary, because fascism is rising.
In Pennsylvania alone, 2,723 people who entered prison between the ages of 18 and 25 are sentenced to die in prison.
This is a victory for formerly incarcerated activists who are building political power in the state.
Such censorship further enhances isolation, which is particularly acute for LGBTQ prisoners.
The Hall of Justice jail sits on soil that could liquefy and swallow parts of the building in an earthquake.
Jason Van Dyke is just the tip of the iceberg.
Reliance on criminalization reinforces state violence.
Several Texas prisoners told Truthout they were threatened after asking for respite from extreme heat.