Prison Phone Call Impact Statements
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Calls from folks around the country sharing their stories about the impact the high cost of prison phone calls have on their families.
Rally in Photos
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Check out these photos from the Rally at the FCC.
“Strong Families, Safe Communities” Sends Clear Message for Phone Justice
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On November 15th, around 75 people gathered from across state lines and political beliefs to rally for "Strong Families, Safe Communities."
FCC Rally
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Washington DC- Today, at a rally for fair prison phone rates, FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn announced that Chairman Genachowski has begun circulating a further notice of proposed rulemaking for a vote. This marked the first step forward in a ten- year effort to make the price of inter-state calls from prison affordable.
The Conservative War on Prisons
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Right-wing operatives have decided that prisons are a lot like schools: hugely expensive, inefficient, and in need of root-and-branch reform. Is this how progress will happen in a hyper-polarized world? By David Dagan and Steven M. Teles
PROGRAM ON VIRGINIA’S USE OF SOLITARY CONFINEMENT
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Learn about the use of solitary confinement in Virginia at the Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201, from 7 to 8:30 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012.
The first prisoners came from D.C.
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The first prisoners sent to fill our supermax prisons came directly from Washington, DC.
October Campaign Update- Prison Phone Justice
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The Campaign for Prison Phone Justice is telling an “untold story”. The story of families who deserve better than to have to pay companies like Global Tel Link $14 for a 15 minute phone call.
My Mom Is… A True Story by Jason Mewes
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Actor, Jason Mewes reenacts the true story of his school project, “My Mom Is…” How hard is it for one kid to talk to his Mom when she’s in jail? Watch to his story and participate in the campaign.
Strong Families, Safe Communities Rally and News Conference
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Join the Campaign for Prison Phone Justice, civil rights leaders, prisoner families and elected officials as we come together for fair phone rates for prisoners and their families.