Even high‐profile “humane” jail designs—like NYC’s $8 billion Rikers replacement—face pushback from abolitionists who argue true safety comes from community investment, not fortified walls. So don’t miss this webinar on resisting jail expansion and building real community safety!

Senate Judiciary Hearings on S.698 will commence in early June, with BOP leadership slated to testify on labor contracting practices. paul.senate.gov/republican-sen…

In an era of polarized discourse, we believe that the ability to disagree constructively is as essential as academic excellence. Submitting a civility portfolio demonstrates a student’s readiness to contribute positively to campus life, both inside and outside the classroom.

If we want real freedom or justice, we have to dismantle the prison-industrial complex, restore social supports, and confront the racist power structures that profit from our suffering.

Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Lucy McBath (D-GA), sent a letter urging continued Fiscal Year 2026 funding for the Justice Reinvestment Initiative to help states address staffing shortages in jails and prisons through data-driven strategies. csgjusticecenter.org/2025/05/29/bip…

Supreme Court agrees to hear GEO Group’s appeal over claims detainees were forced to work for $1/day—could reshape FLSA protections for private prisons. But CT inmates injured on the job still can’t sue; advocates call for ending “captive labor” exceptions.reuters.com/legal/governme…

True rehabilitation should never mean coerced labor for pennies. Three out of four incarcerated people report being forced to work under threat of punishment—like solitary or loss of privileges—if they refuse. We must push for real reform, not just a rebrand. #LaborOrSlavery

Black families shoulder 2.5× the burden of white families ($8,005 vs. $3,251), driving intergenerational poverty and racial wealth gaps . One in five families is forced to move when a loved one is behind bars, costing an average of $2,360. #FamilyTax #PrisonReform

Incarcerated people and their loved ones will continue to be exploited by sheriffs and telecom companies for 2 more years, thanks to the FCC delaying the reduction of prison & jail phone rates. Shameful to say the least. prisonpolicy.org/blog/2025/07/0…

Forced prison labor isn’t a relic—it’s modern slavery funded by tax dollars and corporate profit. This ITUC report is a rare global spotlight on our prisons. #EndPrisonSlavery

TikTok’s “fact-checked conspiracy” creator who digs up the wildest truths—no myths needed. His latest video breaks down the new ITUC report showing nearly 800,000 incarcerated people forced to work. Join the movement to #EndPrisonSlavery tiktok.com/t/ZT6Lqxsdy/

Check out Deidra| Naturally Kurious's video! She zeroes in on racial bias—Black and Brown inmates stuck in menial, low-skill jobs while White prisoners secure trades positions—echoing post–Civil War convict-leasing legacies. #forcedlabor #slavery #ITUC tiktok.com/t/ZT6FDEg6U/

In the U.S., the average hourly pay for incarcerated workers is $0.13-$0.52 for non-industry jobs and $0.30-$1.30 for jobs in state-owned correctional industries.

HRW’s new report documents pervasive human rights violations at Krome North Service Processing Center, Broward Transitional Center, and the Federal Detention Center in Florida between January and June 2025. #forcedlabor #slavery hrw.org/report/2025/07…

New enforcement moves risk criminalizing more immigrants & people experiencing homelessness — pushing people into detention systems where forced or underpaid work is already common. It’s exploitation. #EndPrisonSlavery #HousingNotJail

People are increasingly aware of corporate greed and ethical consumerism. Connecting forced prison labor to well-known brands and government kickbacks will outrage viewers.

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Tracey is a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder. Thanks, Tracey, for sharing these with us!  #ForcedLabor #ITUCReport #EndPrisonSlavery

Bayou creates investigative, storytelling content, exposing corruption, crime, and hidden truths across Louisiana. His analysis of the ITUC report was quite brilliant. #ITUCReport #McDonald

Finally, seeing these names in an official FBI presentation rather than just gossip is damning. The sheer volume of high-profile figures from politics and business on a 'Prominent Names' list underscores how enabling his network was.