The full episode is out! 🚨 As the Executive Director of Drop LWOP and a survivor of attempted murder, I discuss why we must end Life Without Parole (LWOP) and dismantle "death by incarceration" (DBI) sentences. A powerful, necessary listen. #DropLWOP #EndDBI
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US must end life & other long prison terms, which are costly, counterproductive & cruel. by @Rachel_E_Lopez of @drexelkline #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole #fairandtimelyparole #compassionaterelease
Now is the time for NY (& the rest of US) to end Death By Incercaration. by @CnDelarosa & @NYSenatorRivera #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole #fairandtimelyparole
Increased Funding For Board Of Pardons Is Key Amid Calls For Police Reform by @JohnFetterman #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
A Life prison sentence is really Death By Incarceration (DBI). US must end DBI & other costly & counterproductive long prison terms. #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
PA @GovernorTomWolf commutes life prison sentences of 2 men. Let’s hope many other folks serving long prison terms in PA who've earned 2nd chance also get the opportunity. #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
All US Govs’ failure to grant clemency to folks convicted of crimes classified as serious or violent results in costly & counterproductive incarceration of many. #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
SCOTUS decisions meant those sentenced to life in prison (aka “Death By Incarceration”) while under the age of 18 were supposed to get a 2nd chance, but COVID-19 has enabled states to skirt justice. #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences
Remembering Mr. Smalls. #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
NY fought to keep parole eligible elderly man in prison for longer than makes any public safety sense. He remains in prison w/ COVID-19. w/ @laurawhitehorn of @RAPPcampaign #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
“Progressive" AG Letitia James Blocks Prison Release Of Former Black Panther Diagnosed With COVID-19 by @ashabandele w/ @NewYorkStateAG #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Shame on all of US! Gloria Williams was recommended to Louisiana Governor for parole but has been returned to prison following hospitalization for COVID-19. #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Please do right by public health, safety, justice & mercy, @NYGovCuomo. Use your power now to release ill, aging & other vulnerable people from NY prisons. w/ @RAPPcampaign #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Brooklyn Defender Services issues call to action urging @NYGovCuomo to save lives by granting clemencies & prison releases to folks vulnerable to COVID-19. w/ @BklynDefender #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
MD’s experience proves US can safely release from prison people serving long terms for serious & violent crimes. #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole w/ Stanley Mitchell & @marc4justice of @JusticePolicy
MI & rest of US will fail to end unnecesary, costly & counterproductive incarceration by limiting reforms to low-level, non-violent offenses. Learn more—> via @safeandjustmi #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Another study confirms people “age out of crime” & even those serving long prison terms for violence can be released from prison safely. #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Maryland’s recent experience definitively proves US can safely release from prison people serving long terms for serious & violent crimes. #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
A Plea For Clemency Before It's Too Late by @davidgeorge265 of @RAPPcampaign #ClemencyNow #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
US must end the unnecesasary, counterproductive & cruel incarceration of people who no longer pose a safety threat, including those who have comitted a serious or violent crime. #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Elderly man who has served 35 years in prison pleads for compassion & mercy from the one man who can offer it: @NYGovCuomo #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Forthcoming study confirms past research that shows it is safe to release people serving long prison terms for violent crime—especially older folks most at risk from COVID-19. #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
As a national leader in containing & managing COVID-19 outbreak, Gov Cuomo must now lead US in releasing elder & other vulnerable people from prison during the immediate crisis & beyond. #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
IL Gov’s recent commutations include clemency for a few convicted of murder. He & all US Govs can & must do more to end unnecessary incarceration of those who now pose no safety risk. #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Join The Digital Action Demanding The Immediate Release Of Aging & Vulnerable People At Risk Of COVID-19 In PA Prisons by @vivamarilynbuck #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole Please do all in your power, @GovernorTomWolf
The Absurdity Of Life Without Parole For Juveniles by the @latimes Editorial Board #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endJLWOP #endlifesentences #expandparole
New @PrisonPolicy "Reforms Without Results" report explains why US should include violent offenses among criminal justice reforms. #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Betty Heron turns 80 in a PA prison this week. She & other aging & vulnerable people in US prisons should be released immediately to curb COVID-19. by @vivamarilynbuck w/ @RAPPcampaign #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Because of excessive reliance on long prison terms, people 55 & older are a growing share of state prison populations. They’re also the most at risk as coronavirus spreads. #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
Coronavirus Risk Looms Large For America’s Elderly & Sick Prison Population by @hopecolette w/ @ACLU @FAMMFoundation @verainstitute @hrw @RAPPcampaign #abolishDBI #endDBI #dropLWOP #endLWOP #endlifesentences #elderparole
