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pressure Schwarzenegger not to appeal court decision to reduce CA prison population!
Fri, 09/04/2009 - 15:06 — vikki
*CALL NOW for HUMAN RIGHTS!*
The federal courts have ordered a reduction in the California prison population by 44,000 over the next 2 years to relieve the *inhumane conditions caused by overcrowding*. Governor Schwarzenegger has said he will appeal!*we have until September 3rd to change his decision!*
The judges found conditions in prison to be so unhealthy that prisoners? constitutional rights are being violated, amounting to *cruel and unusual punishment*.
High female incarceration rate bemoaned by Oklahoma officials
Fri, 09/04/2009 - 15:02 — vikki
High female incarceration rate bemoaned by Oklahoma officials
BY TIM TALLEY/Associated Press Writer
CA: Parole Reversals for 2 battered women; 2 women released; help 2 more
Tue, 09/01/2009 - 17:21 — vikki
from Free Battered Women
Parole Reversals
On August 14th, 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger released his decision to reverse parole for both Norma Cumpian & Linda Lee Smith despite the fact that the Board of Parole Hearings had found them each suitable for parole.
This is the first time Norma was found suitable for parole. She is a 39-year-old woman who has spent 17 years at the California Institution for Women for the death of her abusive partner.
New York is the 6th state to ban shackling pregnant prisoners in labor!
Thu, 08/27/2009 - 14:39 — vikki
NY largely bans use of shackles during childbirth
By CRISTIAN SALAZAR Associated Press Writer © 2009 The Associated Press
By CRISTIAN SALAZAR Associated Press Writer © 2009 The Associated Press
released from prison after 26 years, Deborah Peagler to speak in Los Angeles!
Tue, 08/25/2009 - 17:11 — vikki
August 24, 2009 - For immediate release:
JUST RELEASED FROM PRISON AFTER 26+ YEARS, DEBORAH PEAGLER TO ADDRESS HER CASE AND HER CAUSE
Days after being released from prison, Deborah Peagler, a victim of domestic violence who was incarcerated for over 26 years for her connection to the murder of her abuser, will make her first public appearance this Wednesday. Her supporters are encouraged to attend.
In 1983, Peagler was sentenced to 25 years to life for her connection to the murder of Oliver Wilson, the man who abused her, forced her into prostitution, and molested her d
2 reviews of Resistance Behind Bars
Tue, 08/25/2009 - 14:08 — vikki
from Guerrilla Mama Medicine:
it is an incredible book. i had to put it down several times because i was crying. the stories in there speak to a word that i have just learned to re posses. bravery. and courage. and solidarity.but also it speaks to me of what an amazing gift it is to be able to organize, build community, speak up for ourselves and our loved ones.
Michigan: 400 more women claim payouts from $100 million in prison attacks
Mon, 08/24/2009 - 14:47 — vikki
400 more women claim payouts from $100 million in prison attacks
Aug. 20, 2009
By DAVID EGGERT
Aug. 20, 2009
By DAVID EGGERT
Hawaii pulling it women prisoners out of private Kentucky prison (2 stories)
Thu, 08/20/2009 - 10:59 — vikki
One of the California Department of Corrections' proposed solutions to the recent court ruling requiring it to reduce its prison population (currently at 190% capacity) by 40,000 is to ship some of its prisoners to other states. California should learn from Hawaii's experience of outsourcing its prison population:
Hawaii pulling its women inmates out of troubled Kentucky prison
NY: Governor Paterson Promises Women Demonstrating in Front of His Office He Will Sign Anti-Shackling Bill
Thu, 08/20/2009 - 10:03 — vikki
Governor to Save Jailed Mothers From Shackling During Labor
By Helena Zhu
By Helena Zhu
Mama Salon: An evening of readings from mama & mami writers (NYC, 9/18, 7 pm) and party aftewards...
Wed, 08/19/2009 - 17:09 — vikki
Friday, Sept 18, 7 pm
Mama Salon: An evening of readings from mama/mami writers:
Kerry Cohen is the author of Loose Girl: A Memoir of Promiscuity, as well as four young adult novels. Her essays have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Babble.com, and Portland Monthly, and are forthcoming in Best Sex Writing 2010, Brevity, and of course My Baby Rides the Short Bus.
