Passionate about restorative justice, teaching, & the humanity of prisoners. Educator, bridge builder, minister, advocate of life & liberation.
Chicago, IL
Joined May 2013
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Tina Turner was an icon, whom we loved for her voice, her dancing, and her spirit. As we honor her, let’s also reflect on her resilience, and think about all the greatness that can follow our darkest days. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, Tina. You’re simply the best.
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On this day in 1796, a newspaper ad was placed seeking the return of an enslaved Black woman, Ms. Judge, who fled George Washington's household while in Pennsylvania. To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. calendar.eji.org/racial-inju…
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Talked to the sister of a man who died in an Alabama prison, he served 35 years on a wrongful conviction. Died of cancer & mysterious symptoms after he fell while shackled. The cause of death should just say death by incarceration. 💔
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On this day in 1899, a white mob in Lee County, Georgia, lynched a Black man named Mitchell Daniel for “talking too much” about the brutal lynching of another Black man days earlier. To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. calendar.eji.org/racial-inju…
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There are few subjects about prison abuses and corruption that haven’t been studied thoroughly. It’s all out there. The problem isn’t lack of knowledge. It’s that we live in a country that believes torturing ppl is valid if they made mistakes and we don’t try to think otherwise.
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When donald trump ran in 2016, he promised he would protect people with preexisting conditions.
He didn’t.
That he would lower middle class taxes.
He didn’t.
That he would pass an infrastructure bill.
He didn’t.
That he would repeal & replace Obamacare.
He didn’t.
That he would bring back coal & American manufacturing.
He didn’t.
That he’d cut the deficit.
He didn’t, he increased it.
That he would build his wall & make Mexico pay for it.
He didn’t & they didn’t.
He didn’t deliver on any of that.
And yet despite a record like that, despite losing reelection, plotting a coup, inciting an insurrection & stealing nuclear secrets, he’s the Republican party’s front runner for 2024.
So my question is - why?
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Day 104/105 and I wonder what has happened to make people care more for animals than human beings. We get unanimous support to ban torture of animals, but have little heartburn putting chronically ill people in cages when holding something in their hand we deem illegal. – at Olympia, WA
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We've seen the damage that can be done at the federal level. And it is horrifying to think of what could still be done if we don't put an end to this. Join our fight to #StopExecutions and #AbolishtheDeathPenalty once and for all! @MarshallProj
themarshallproject.org/2023/…
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One thing I have learned about the
"Criminal Legal System"
The word Justice should never Ever be used in the same sentence...
as it has absolutely Nothing to do with it.
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My friend @MckeithenRonald talking to Alabama's house judiciary. "The main purpose of my life is helping guys coming out of prison. I was supposed to die in prison because of the present law." Ron served 37 years for a single robbery. Thank God he is free. I hope they listen.
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We can’t go to the bank.
Can’t go to work, to the grocery store, to the airport, to our places of worship, to a farmer’s market, a concert, a nightclub, a dance hall, a movie or a doctor’s office.
Our kids can’t go to a parade, to the mall or to school.
You can’t ring the wrong doorbell, pull down the wrong driveway or accidentally hop in the wrong car, without fear of being shot.
Shot and killed.
In a nation with more guns than people, this has become our reality.
But it is not normal.
And it sure as shit is not ok.
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Thank you to my Muslim neighbors for inviting me to Iftar. Breaking bread together is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, and the values of compassion and unity that underpin this sacred month. I am honored to stand with you, to learn from you, and to support you.
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There's #TooMuchDoubt to execute #IvanCantu in Texas on April 26. Learn more and take action at bit.ly/IvanCantu #StopExecutions
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On this day in 1903, several thousand white people lynched a Black man and attacked Black neighborhoods in Joplin, Missouri, burning homes and forcing every Black person to flee the city. To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. calendar.eji.org/racial-inju…
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Abolish solitary confinement. usatoday.com/story/news/nati…
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It was an honor to talk to fellow organizer @BarackObama about raising a family in the political spotlight, and his support during my transition into office. We are part of a great legacy of leadership born in Chicago, and I am humbled by the opportunity to serve our great city.
Former President Barack Obama phoned Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on Saturday afternoon and gave him some advice — about parenting. trib.al/tVYrDkG
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Las prisiones estatales siguen encarcelando de una manera desproporcionada a los latinos. Más información sobre #LatinosYDemocracia aquí ↓
brennancenter.org/es/our-wor…
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From LWOP to a successful member of society. Second chances matter #EndLWOP
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John Oliver: ‘Putting people in solitary is torture, so let’s stop’ theguardian.com/tv-and-radio…