On Mother’s Day, NYC Anarchist Black Cross calls for a world without cages as most of the women in prison are mothers, and the prison system makes it very difficult […]
In My Experience | Former Prisoners Talk About Incarceration
“As part of [KQED’s] “In My Experience” series spotlighting the personal stories of our listeners, we talk with a panel of former prisoners about their crimes, their experience inside […]
Tools for Being the Change
Giving a nod to the people we’ve interviewed over the past year for our agents, allies, and activist section, these resources are related to their organizations and the kind of […]
The Prison of Freedom
Written & contributed by Daniel Alzamora Dickin What if the desire for freedom is a psychological trap, risking the sacredness one has for that not possessed? How many people have sacrificed […]
A Child Lost Is a Victim Gained
A practitioner and long-time meditator, Troy “Kogen” Williams lives inside the walls of San Quentin prison. His connection with one of our community members allows us to post this new column […]
Our Egos: Comfortable Prisons
Original article from trueself.org 2009. The secret to getting free is getting out of our own way. When we finally take a look at our obstacles (habits, ego, relationships with […]
Fleet Maull | Prison Dharma
Fleet Maull began the Prison Dharma Network while he was serving a 30-year sentence for drug trafficking. These days it’s “an international …network for prisoners, prison volunteers, and corrections professionals” and […]
Banning the Box
“When I see the box, the box doesn’t even give you the chance to say, ‘That was me then. Look at me now,'” Davis said. “I’m always honest, but when I put the charge on a job application, they tell me, ‘We don’t hire violent offenders here.'”