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Power, Pacifism, and Prison
(Illustration by Adrian Avila) Hurt people hurt people. Look at the men and women comprising our incarcerated populations, and you will find they have disproportionately higher rates of trauma and adverse childhood experiences than those still within our communities. This is something that has been discovered consistently throughout several different studies; simply Google “ACES in prison,” to see for yourself. What this shows is that those who suffer the worst at the hands o
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Decision Day -- Freedom After an LWOP Sentence
Aaron Lomeli was originally sentenced to die in prison. He won an appeal to his conviction, and came home after nearly 17 years. He writes about what his journey to freedom means, and what awaits him.
Aaron Lomeli
Jul 163 min read


Floyd And Gunny: A Bridge Between Where Floyd Is Now And The Home He Is Fighting To Return To
Rianna has been a part of our De-Bug community for years now as she has been advocating for her husband's freedom from California State Prison to return home with family. Recently, Rianna adopted a dog, Gunny. But not just any dog, a dog that Floyd helped train while inside Valley State Prison. This is Rianna's story of how Gunny became a part of their family and what Gunny symbolizes for Rianna and Floyd's journey to reunite their family.
Rianna Hildago
May 133 min read


The Long Drive Home
Editor's Note: Although author Jamilah had made this kind of trip before, she was inspired to share her experience - one that is...
Jamilah Rosales-Webb
Aug 8, 20254 min read
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