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Crowdfunder: Giving prisoners a voice in reforming prisons

Apr 14, 2015, 10:06 AM 0

LatinaLista — Campaign: UPLC Visits Illinois Prisons Uptown People’s Law Center (UPLC) is a grassroots nonprofit law office that has been fighting for prisoners’ rights for decades. They currently have nine class action lawsuits to improve Illinois’ terrible jail…

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Video: Former inmates reconnect with Nature to heal their spirit and keep from returning to their old ways

Jun 17, 2014, 12:00 AM 0

LatinaLista — Sometimes a reconnection with Nature is what is needed to heal the Human Spirit. For those who “feel broken” due to incarceration and drug addiction, this reconnection can make all the difference in having a bright future….

BlogBeat

Prison Phone Justice Movement Finds Champions at the FCC and in Hollywood

Dec 27, 2012, 10:40 AM 1

By Dorrissa Griffin and Maurita Coley Broadband & Social Justice Building on her public support first announced in September, FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn has stood up to champion the end of grossly excessive prison phone rates. At a November…