The following article, written by Amy Fettig, the Deputy Director of the American Civil Liberties Union's National Prison Project and director of its Stop Solitary campaign outlines the bills to place limits on the use of solitary confinement and the long road advocates still face. To read the article in full, click here.
The US detention center at Guantánamo Bay has been open for over 17 years. 40 men remain imprisoned, 5 of whom are cleared for release. Witness Against Torture is working to raise awareness about their torture and indefinite detention. We’re also working to combat Islamophobia across the US. If you want to get involved, we’ve got some ideas for you. […]
As supporters of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, it's important for us SWAA members to know the latest news and actions coming from the Poor People's Campaign. On Monday, September 16, the Poor People's Campaign launched the "We Must Do M.O.R.E. (Mobilize, Organize, Register, and Educate) National Tour in El Paso, TX, Along with the Border Network […]