Monthly Archives: July 2016

The National Lawyers Guild endorses the 09-09 Convict Strike!

from nlg.org: NLG Stands with Prisoners in Struggle, Endorse IWOC National Prison Strike in September May 13, 2016 Today, prisoners across Alabama have ended a 10-day strike that started May 1 (International Workers’ Day) to protest unpaid labor and horrendous … Continue reading

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Bend the Bars Registration

In order to accommodate and plan a successful convergence, please fill out the form below and encourage others to also!  We look forward to seeing you in August. REGISTER HERE

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Bend the Bars Conference Organizing Update

Thanks for your interest in Bend the Bars! This event is only one month away! We hope we’ll see you there! Our scheduling is shaping up, proposals are coming in, and we will have an honest-to-goodness registration button on our … Continue reading

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It’s Going Down: strike overview and radio interview

Please read and share these articles published by It’s Going Down! The first is an overview of the upcoming September 09 prison labor strike. The second is a link to download a radio interview on The Final Straw with a … Continue reading

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You are invited!

Greetings from Columbus, Ohio! You are invited to Bend the Bars 2016, a Midwest convergence in support of prisoners’ struggles. When: August 26-29 Where: Columbus, OH What: A weekend of workshops and discussions on prisoners’ resistance, the national prison strike starting September 9, and broad opposition to … Continue reading

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