Gene Downing’s op-ed lays bare a painful truth: when we lock up our children as if they were adults, we are not just punishing youthful mistakes—we’re upholding a system that dehumanizes and harms. Read the full op-ed: slate.com/news-and-polit…

Isolation is not good for no one Isolation is the killer of affection One against another grows out of a detachment born of a separation born from misunderstanding. Isolation kills our humanity... - Excerpt from "Isolation" by AW #poetry freemindsbookclub.org/poem/isolation…

In my life I have known courage–in facing against all odds Nowadays courage is felt, but seldom seen I’ve learned courage from trial and error What courage tells me is you never know how much you have... - From "Lessons in Courage and Fear" by TH ow.ly/bnpP50VipbW

We are only two days away from the start of our 2025 National Conference, "Defend with Purpose: Race to Not Guilty," in Daytona Beach, Florida! Excited to welcome Free Minds Book Club for the keynote. See you soon!

Author KelisRowe is coming to DC to visit our Women's Book Club at the DC Jail! While she's in town, DMV folks can catch her at the legendary @sankofadc bookstore & café on #IndieBookstoreDay. Stop by, show love, and tell her Free Minds sent you! #FindingJupiter

During #IndieBookstoreDay this Saturday, support incarcerated readers AND local bookstores by donating a book from our @politicsprose wishlist! Plus, a generous donor will be matching all wishlist donations up to $1000! politics-prose.com/wishlist/crasl…

How do I better myself? Starve off comfortability To create parity within To accept my flaws and be humble in my strengths - Excerpt from "Who Me?" by AG #poetry freemindsbookclub.org/poem/who-me/

Tony Vinson, Free Minds job coach, joined #BlackTableTalk podcast for a deep conversation on reentry, resilience, and community transformation. Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/66F0Un…

Paint my portrait in a thousand words, In every color of my poetry. Discard every tale you’ve ever heard Of the perspectives that misrepresent me... - Excerpt from "Remember Me in Words" by TT #poetry freemindsbookclub.org/poem/remember-…

A very special shoutout to the Georgetown McCourt School for public policy for the generous grant this semester. Your donation supports the work we believe in. Thank you to students Filip & Vinuri for your advocacy. We are grateful for allies like you!

Congratulations Tyrone on this wonderful achievement! georgetown.edu/news/class-of-…

Breaking news! We are ecstatic to share that we have been selected for a grant renewal with the NFL Inspire Change initiative to support the expansion of our reentry programming. Read the press release below! media.nfl.com/news-and-relea… #SocialJustice #NFL #Reentry #FreeMinds

It’s time for me to go home It’s time for me to pray It’s time for me to think It’s time for me to say ... - Excerpt from "It's Time" by JW #poetry freemindsbookclub.org/poem/its-time-…

Tonight! Join us for an evening of conversation, creativity and community. #WriteNight freemindsbookclub.org/event/virtual-…

We are so bent Upon being individualist & beautiful in our own opinion That your expectations of natural accordance Does not exist… - Excerpt from "Unapologetically Unorthodox" by TT, dedicated to the Gender Non-Conformist #poetry freemindsbookclub.org/poem/unapologe…

TODAY ONLY! Donate now and a generous donor will match your gift. Double your impact and help us reach our $20,000 goal. Let’s stand with Free Minds members as they return home and lead the way to new chapters! ow.ly/by3w50W83sf

No need to tell me that I am free As still I sit here In these chains behind bars And still barred From the liberty They claimed to Give to me and mine For free back there In 1865 or was it ‘63 - Excerpt from "Juneteenth Day" by AW #poetry freemindsbookclub.org/poem/juneteent…

Our Free Minds members have been writing and pouring out powerful words, and we can't wait for you to read them! Join us tonight at 7pm ET for #WriteNight, a space where you can read and respond to poetry written by our incarcerated members. ow.ly/vVBl50WtFrL

At Free Minds, we have seen the transformative impact that DC laws like the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act/Second Look (IRAA) and Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) have had. Free Minds member James came home in 2019 under IRAA after 30 years. He now serves as a youth mentor.

Free Minds member Antoine came home in 2023 under DC’s Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act (IRAA) after serving 22 years behind bars. He has since worked at a housing program supporting people in recovery and used the power of storytelling to promote hope and healing.