End of prisoners' hunger strike marks new phase in struggle
In a dramatic announcement Sept. 5, leaders of the nine-week-long hunger strike by California prison inmates said they are suspending their strike.
Calif. prison hunger strike nears two-month mark
The strikers' core demands include ending long-term solitary confinement and group punishment, and offering SHU inmates more constructive programs and activities.
California prisoners’ hunger strike enters seventh week
As a hunger strike by California prison inmates entered its seventh week Aug. 19, authorities said some 130 inmates in six prisons are refusing meals.
Female prisoners in Calif. found to be the victims of coerced sterilizations
From at least 1997-2010, nearly 150 women were found to be sterilized while in prison,.
Amidst hunger strike, pressure rises to close Guantanamo prison
A hunger strike by at least 100 prisoners at Guantanamo, now in its fourth month, continues, has upped the pressure on the president and Congress to close the prison.
Seeking Obama intervention in Gitmo hunger strike
In an open letter to President Obama this Friday, human rights organizations have called for his intervention in the ongoing hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay.
North Carolina "Historic Thousands" march for economic justice
Thousands poured out in for the Historic Thousands of Jones Street rally with the theme "Forward Together, Not One Step Back."
Struggle for prison health care enters new phase
Last month California unveiled a comprehensive plan on how to ensure "a quality medical care system for years to come."
Appeal issued for two held in isolation for 40 years
April 17 will mark 40 years that Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace have been held in isolation at The Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La.
April 17 will mark 40 years that Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace have been held in isolation at The Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La.
Amnesty International just sent out an urgent appeal demanding justice for Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace, who remain behind bars at The Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) in Angola, La.
April 17 will mark 40 years that these men have been held in isolation
Amnesty International just sent out an urgent appeal demanding justice for Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace, who remain behind bars at The Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) in Angola, La.
April 17 will mark 40 years that these men have been held in isolation
Amnesty International just sent out an urgent appeal demanding justice for Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace, who remain behind bars at The Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) in Angola, La.
April 17 will mark 40 years that these men have been held in isolation
Amnesty International just sent out an urgent appeal demanding justice for Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace, who remain behind bars at The Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) in Angola, La.
April 17 will mark 40 years that these men have been held in isolation
Private prison proposal defeated in Florida
Breaking ranks with their GOP leadership, 10 Republican state senators voted with Democrats to defeat prison privatizing SB 2038.
