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We are less than three weeks away from Bend the Bars, a Midwestern Convergence in Support of Prisoner Struggles. #BendTheBars We would like to take an opportunity to highlight some of the ways that this convergence is a unique opportunity … Continue reading →

Feel free to download and share! More posters for Bend the Bars and the Sept 9th Prisoner Strike will be uploaded later, as well- look for new posters and a finalized schedule. Check out the Flyers/Posters tab.  

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 →

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

On September 9, 2016, prisoners across the U.S. are initiating a wave of strikes and other forms of resistance to confinement and forced labor. It’s vital that we get organized on the outside to meaningfully support their resistance. Bend the … Continue reading →