This is not directly related, but I am wondering if you have thoughts about the New Yorker piece about the prison rights activist in Tennessee. I thought it was fascinating, and am eager to follow the case.
Thank you so much for bringing this to my radar. The system has to be exposed for what it is and it often feels like drastic measures will be the only way people are heard.
I was not aware of it until you shared and I ran straight to the article to read. I get it. Completely. Those of us watching these horrors and fighting them will do almost anything to expose what we know. He has a whole other idea than I do but I would be lying to say I didn’t gasp and then clap inside a little bit. Totally watching this case now too. Thank you.
I so admire the work you are doing to raise awareness of this corrupt system, Bridget. Congratulations on your one year anniversary and another excellent piece 💪❤️
Your dedication to your son is inspiring and helps him get through these rough times. We’re all here supporting you and hoping he will be able to come home soon.
Another excellent blog! I always appreciate the information you share (as always) and how your blogs educate those without any knowledge of prison issues!
You've opened a door to teach them, and at the same time encourage and remind us - those who are already aware of the system, but still dont know everything! We are in this together, my friend!
Thank you for sharing and putting yourself out there!
Last, a heartfelt congrats on 1 year since starting your blog! I am so proud of you and grateful! 🥰🤗❤️
Big hugs to you... a fighter, a huge love, and one of my most consistent supports through this. Love you, friend. And thanks for the texts and links. 😉
White bears are everywhere indeed. Thank you for writing and sharing all that you do. It was a special feeling this last week, sitting in the room while that hearing was happening knowing that there were others out in the wider world watching, talking about it, not forgetting🙏
Always with you. I want to believe that we are part of an awakening. How much longer can they keep doing things that make us collectively worse before this whole thing implodes? I'm thankful for you!!
I don't know if you would agree with this idea, but I'm thinking that prisons should be required to make all prison data public. That could include surveillance of prisoners and prison employees, locations of prisoners within the prison facility, numbers of prisoners, prison disciplinary actions, particularly when sentences are extended via prison administration, people in solitary confinement, etc. It seems that secrecy is the poison that corrupts prison operations. Why should there be any secrecy about anything in a prison? Also, it seems odd that prison administration can lengthen a prisoner's sentence without due process.
I would need to really think on this. My knee-jerk is that public awareness is key to change. It's far too secret, far too dark and what stays hidden hurts us all. The second part of this, however, is the right to privacy. The strip-searches, for instance. There are have been problems with officers not turning cameras off during bend and coughs. That's not okay, and humans beings deserve to have their dignity, even if they're in prison. I do think oversight bodies and FOIA processes need to be made easier to utilize and information reported better. In Michigan, MDOC recently 'released' the lost of Visits data from last year except--- oops--- they claim they changed their data system and only have two months of information to share. BS. They do this kind of thing all the time... and get away with it. 🖤
This is not directly related, but I am wondering if you have thoughts about the New Yorker piece about the prison rights activist in Tennessee. I thought it was fascinating, and am eager to follow the case.
I know; i think I gasped and clapped to. I hope his story becomes one of impact. I know I will amplify it in my own small way.
Thank you so much for bringing this to my radar. The system has to be exposed for what it is and it often feels like drastic measures will be the only way people are heard.
I was not aware of it until you shared and I ran straight to the article to read. I get it. Completely. Those of us watching these horrors and fighting them will do almost anything to expose what we know. He has a whole other idea than I do but I would be lying to say I didn’t gasp and then clap inside a little bit. Totally watching this case now too. Thank you.
This is a topic I'm very interested in -- if you ever want a collaboration!
I'm very interested. Let's chat!
Emma.margraf (@) gmail - I would love to!
I so admire the work you are doing to raise awareness of this corrupt system, Bridget. Congratulations on your one year anniversary and another excellent piece 💪❤️
Thank you for reading and commenting, Esther. It means so much to wake up and know we're not alone. 🖤
Your dedication to your son is inspiring and helps him get through these rough times. We’re all here supporting you and hoping he will be able to come home soon.
You've no idea what your continued support means. Truly. Thank you for always following the journey, and giving your support. 🖤
Another excellent blog! I always appreciate the information you share (as always) and how your blogs educate those without any knowledge of prison issues!
You've opened a door to teach them, and at the same time encourage and remind us - those who are already aware of the system, but still dont know everything! We are in this together, my friend!
Thank you for sharing and putting yourself out there!
Last, a heartfelt congrats on 1 year since starting your blog! I am so proud of you and grateful! 🥰🤗❤️
Big hugs to you... a fighter, a huge love, and one of my most consistent supports through this. Love you, friend. And thanks for the texts and links. 😉
White bears are everywhere indeed. Thank you for writing and sharing all that you do. It was a special feeling this last week, sitting in the room while that hearing was happening knowing that there were others out in the wider world watching, talking about it, not forgetting🙏
Always with you. I want to believe that we are part of an awakening. How much longer can they keep doing things that make us collectively worse before this whole thing implodes? I'm thankful for you!!
I don't know if you would agree with this idea, but I'm thinking that prisons should be required to make all prison data public. That could include surveillance of prisoners and prison employees, locations of prisoners within the prison facility, numbers of prisoners, prison disciplinary actions, particularly when sentences are extended via prison administration, people in solitary confinement, etc. It seems that secrecy is the poison that corrupts prison operations. Why should there be any secrecy about anything in a prison? Also, it seems odd that prison administration can lengthen a prisoner's sentence without due process.
I would need to really think on this. My knee-jerk is that public awareness is key to change. It's far too secret, far too dark and what stays hidden hurts us all. The second part of this, however, is the right to privacy. The strip-searches, for instance. There are have been problems with officers not turning cameras off during bend and coughs. That's not okay, and humans beings deserve to have their dignity, even if they're in prison. I do think oversight bodies and FOIA processes need to be made easier to utilize and information reported better. In Michigan, MDOC recently 'released' the lost of Visits data from last year except--- oops--- they claim they changed their data system and only have two months of information to share. BS. They do this kind of thing all the time... and get away with it. 🖤