Truthout
Abolition
You Cannot Decarcerate by Using the Tools of Incarceration, Says Mumia Abu-Jamal
“We must move for what we want, not for what we think the system can produce, because the system is the problem.”
Abolition Is Not Merely a Demand, But a Long-Term Struggle
In the fight for abolition, losing an immediate demand should not deter us from the long-term struggle.
Prison Reforms Can Actually Increase Size and Scope of Incarceration
Maya Schenwar and Victoria Law discuss electronic monitoring, prison reform and the growing awareness of abolition.
Muslim Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Is Fueling the Push to Defund Police
It's time for Muslim communities to re-evaluate their connection to law enforcement.
Prosecutors Have No Place in Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commissions
Prosecutors are part of the prison-industrial complex, which has no place in a community-led quest for reparations.
Abolishing Police Is a Step Toward Ending White Supremacy and Capitalism
We must also dismantle the entire criminal legal apparatus rooted in economic exploitation and racial oppression.
Young People Are Leading the Growing Movement for Police-Free Schools
Youth across the U.S. are organizing for police-free schools and resources that prioritize their well-being.
Mass Arrests in 2020 Echo the Brutality Endured by RNC Protesters 20 Years Ago
People protested police brutality at the 2000 Republican National Convention. Twenty years later, not much has changed.
To Reopen Schools Safely, We Need to Fund Teachers — Not Cops
Activists say removing police will make schools safer for students of color and free up cash for COVID safety measures.
People of Color Are Facing Economic Devastation While Police Get a Blank Check
Activists are drawing attention to the connections between police killings and rising inequality across racial lines.