Dignity & Power Now
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Securing dignity and power for all incarcerated people, their families, and communities.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined November 2012
Dignity and Power Now has been partnering with Dr.Keel (@terencedouglaskeel) and the UCLA BioCritical Studies Lab for years to highlight what actually happens to people who die in custody. Check out Dr.Keel's interview with @uclaradio, and lookout for his upcoming book this fall!
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RT @JusticeLANow: 36 deaths in 35 weeks. This is the deadliest year in LA sheriffs department custody and most people who have died are pre….
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RT @PrisonPolicy: If local governments are serious about their sanctuary policies, they should close this loophole by ending their agreemen….
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RT @PrisonPolicy: 🚨NEW: Local jails – even in “sanctuary” cities – are playing a crucial role in Trump’s mass arrest & deportation agenda….
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RT @PrisonPolicy: ICE's use of electronic monitoring has rapidly expanded. Now, more than 200,000 people on any given day are regularly su….
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RT @CareFirstCA: Shame on @kathrynbarger & the COUNTY LAWYERS for their intimidation and removal of two key members of the COC. Tell her t….
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RT @CareFirstCA: The decision to force out Bonner comes after several.moves by the county and their lawyers to prevent the COC from DOING T….
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RT @CareFirstCA: @kathrynbarger and @LASDHQ continue to suppress the Civilian Oversight Commission from holding the Sheriff Department acco….
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Regardless of economic contributions, everyone deserves dignity and freedom from violence. Period.(5/6)
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The exploitation of immigrants (especially those who are undocumented) persists in California and is often defended with the same arguments used to justify slavery—by both leftists and conservatives. (4/6)
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Regardless of illness or injury, incarcerated people who cannot complete work may face harsh punishments.(3/6)
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Many see CA as a haven for progressive values and equity— the expansion of enslaved labor is a convenient blind spot with widespread impacts. This became relevant last November with Proposition 6. (2/6)
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A Juneteenth Reminder from us—Incarcerated labor and immigrant exploitation are rooted in slavery. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. California voted AGAINST abolishing slavery just 8 months ago. A thread from DPN👇🏾 (1/6)
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RT @JusticeLANow: As abolitionists our collective liberation depends on mutual solidarity. We stand with our communities impacted by anti-i….
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RT @eedugdale: I’m here today outside Men’s Central Jail with the mothers and family members of people who died in custody. Last year, LA….
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Join us Wednesday for this free virtual Know Their Rights event and educational training for our community members!. ✊🏾 Zoom link:
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