Art and people power: Freeing Vernon T. Bateman
Bateman’s lawyers, friends, and supporters detail the connections between art and his coming exoneration.
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Reactionary violence is colonial violence: Shaka on Losing his Son, Jela
In this political and autobiographical piece, Shaka reflects on the loss of his son, Jela Simba Shakur.
Juneteenth with Shaka A. Shakur: How to continue the fight
Kick of Juneteenth weekend commemorating and continuing the fight for Black/New Afrikan liberation in the U.S.
FOCUS Re-Entry: Weekly circle
Every Sunday at 2 pm, check out FOCUS’ Re-Entry Circle for support, solidarity, and community!
Bring them home: Free the Pendleton 2!
We’re organizing vans to support the The Pendleton 2 Defense Committee as they bring the fight to Anderson.
Attacked by cops in 2024, Jada Trainor waits for day in court
In an exclusive interview, Jada and Jonathan Trainor explain the prosecution’s delay and why the two remain dedicated to revealing the truth.
Cold storage: Super-maximum-security confinement in Indiana (pt. 2)
The second half of the report addressing the legal, moral, and ethical issues involved with the increasing number of super-maximum-security prisons.
Cold storage: Super-maximum-security confinement in Indiana (pt. 1)
The first half of the report addressing the legal, moral, and ethical issues involved with the increasing number of super-maximum-security prisons.
Study to struggle: Revealing the roots of mass incarceration
Learn about the origins, history, and evolution of the U.S. prison system so we can effectively fight back.