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sdpodcast · 10 months
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prison2profit · 1 year
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Are You Ready?!? February 21st 2023 #prison2profitspodcast #prison2profit #podcast #podcasting #comingsoon #prisonreform #60daysin #life #reality #real #youtube #spotify #apple https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzxokVJRRy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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#prisonreform #endprivateprisons https://www.instagram.com/p/CjhSyJpgGqV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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impermanent-art · 2 years
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Johnny Cash portrait by Shepard Fairey, towering over downtown Sacramento since the 2018 edition of Wide Open Walls.
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fueldigi · 1 month
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WORLD SOCIAL JUSTICE DAY 2024
World Social Justice Day is an international campaign to enhance human rights and end prejudice by promoting equality, inclusion, and justice for everyone.
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newstattoos · 7 months
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  Inside the former San Quentin State Prison walls, they are giving some inmates a chance to erase a part of their past with the relaunch of the Tattoo Removal Program. The program started in 2018, but funding was pulled during the COVID pandemic, and this July, the California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation reinstated the ...
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usnewsper-health · 7 months
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Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, Under Investigation After In-Custody Death #FultonCountyJail #incustodydeath #jailabuse #jaildeath #prisonreform
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usnewsper-crypto · 7 months
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Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, Under Investigation After In-Custody Death #FultonCountyJail #incustodydeath #jailabuse #jaildeath #prisonreform
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Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, Under Investigation After In-Custody Death #FultonCountyJail #incustodydeath #jailabuse #jaildeath #prisonreform
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usnewsper-politics · 7 months
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Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, Under Investigation After In-Custody Death #FultonCountyJail #incustodydeath #jailabuse #jaildeath #prisonreform
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jjbizconsult · 7 months
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Nitrogen Hypoxia: Alabama to Execute Prisoners with Unusual New Method"
Nitrogen Hypoxia: Alabama to Execute Prisoners with Unusual New Method” Alabama is seeking to become the first state to execute a prisoner using a method that has never been used before. The state plans to put death row inmate Kenneth Eugene Smith to death by nitrogen hypoxia, which involves forcing the inmate to breathe only nitrogen. This deprives them of oxygen and causes them to…
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worldwatcher3072 · 8 months
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Constitution Matters: Exploring the Eighth Amendment and Its Relevance in Everyday Life
Welcome back to our ongoing series, "Constitution Matters," where we delve into the fundamental principles and amendments that shape the United States Constitution and impact the lives of its citizens. In this installment, we're shining a spotlight on the Eighth Amendment and its significant relevance in our daily lives.
The Eighth Amendment in a Nutshell: The Eighth Amendment, a part of the Bill of Rights, states: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." At its core, this amendment embodies the principles of justice, fairness, and human dignity. But how does this seemingly legalistic amendment play a role in the everyday lives of U.S. citizens?
Protection Against Cruel and Unusual Punishment: While the language of the Eighth Amendment might appear abstract, its real-world implications are far-reaching. The prohibition of "cruel and unusual punishments" serves as a safeguard against the mistreatment, abuse, or disproportionate punishment of individuals by the government. This means that the state cannot subject citizens to punishments that go beyond societal norms, treating all individuals with respect and dignity.
Relevance in Criminal Justice: In the realm of criminal justice, the Eighth Amendment holds substantial weight. It ensures that individuals, regardless of their alleged crimes, are not subjected to torture, inhumane conditions, or excessive penalties. This protection is evident in various aspects, such as prison conditions, sentencing, and the death penalty.
Consider the case of overcrowded prisons. The Eighth Amendment has been invoked in lawsuits aiming to improve the living conditions of inmates, advocating for basic necessities such as adequate healthcare, nutrition, and sanitation. This demonstrates how the amendment directly impacts the rights and well-being of those within the criminal justice system.
Bail and Fines: The Eighth Amendment also addresses the issue of excessive bail and fines. It prevents the government from imposing unreasonably high bail amounts that effectively deny individuals the opportunity to secure their release before trial. Additionally, it curtails the imposition of disproportionately large fines that could lead to financial ruin. These provisions highlight the amendment's commitment to fairness and the protection of individuals' rights, irrespective of their economic status.
Modern Applications: As society evolves, so too does the interpretation of constitutional principles. In recent years, debates surrounding issues such as the use of solitary confinement, mandatory minimum sentences, and the application of the death penalty have all invoked the protections of the Eighth Amendment. These discussions underscore the ongoing relevance of the amendment in shaping contemporary legal and ethical debates.
The Eighth Amendment's impact extends far beyond the legal realm; it plays a crucial role in shaping the values and principles of a just and humane society. By protecting citizens from cruel and unusual punishment, ensuring reasonable bail and fines, and addressing pressing issues in the criminal justice system, this amendment maintains its significance in safeguarding the rights and dignity of all U.S. citizens.
Join us next time as we continue our exploration of the United States Constitution and its enduring influence on our lives. Until then, remember that Constitution Matters.
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rivensoerthe · 8 months
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Have you watched Barbie? Organized Stream of Consciousness
(The following is an email I sent to my old political theory professor, small details are adjusted to maintain anonymity and provide additional clarity)
Hey Professor!
Great chatting a couple of weeks ago! I’m proud to announce in my funemployment era; I am taking a gap year with intentions of pursuing a PhD in psychology. 
It’s only been a few days, but I feel like I’ve never made a more correct decision in my life. Corporate America didn’t really make sense for me long-term; I took a lot of lessons from it about how exactly the shadows on the wall work, but I was in denial about how I should relate to them. At a certain point I felt I wanted to liberate everyone in my company, and I got really good at it too. I caught myself being a leader who could orchestrate collective action in precise, powerful, and loving ways, which was daunting but also beautiful. However, where I landed is with a confidence in my abilities which I’ve never felt before, and a vision of myself as a change maker that makes a lot more sense as a voice in academia (one that is accessible to those outside of it as well).
That update aside, did you see the Barbie movie/have you been paying attention to the discourse around it? It’s another in a series of recent content that are basically reinterpretations of The Matrix (thinking of Everything Everywhere All At Once as well as Wandavision) which in turn strike me as reinterpretations of Plato’s Cave.
Perhaps it may sound overly ambitious to some, but being underly ambitious feels boring: I think we’re on the verge of a mass cultural awakening. The energy around us has been different. AI has been causing existential crises left and right (looking at writers’ strikes and the general ways these companies are licking their lips with the intention of further “cutting costs” without care for their fellow humans). People are contemplating the smallness of this life, getting perspective for how cultural constraints we hold as central to our worldview are actually shadows on the wall. They’re imagining how life can be different, and in turn they’ll soon start creating it.
And that’s distressing in a lot of cases, dealing with what we’ve all repressed head on. But I feel like this can be a loving revolution. I know that sounds full hippy but like, I think if people begin to enter public discourse as individuals who talk like “real” people (this is shade at the politicians, the academics, etc) and do that from a place of love instead of a place of fear (and that’s shade at Donald Trump, Elon Musk, etc) the world will open up in profound ways.
I think people struggle with this because they feel it’s inauthentic, and that’s where we get into philosophy of the self. Namely, what kind of foolish pride tells us that making ourselves accessible waters down our identity? I think of entering that philosophy chat community where, no shade at them, I was making better points than a lot of them, but because I didn’t speak their language with the precision they wanted me to they treated me like I was dumb. And it’s funny, some of them did try to argue with me, some were open to my ideas, but generally speaking, among these individuals seeking enlightenment I was branded a pariah by certain members of the community because my approach to communication was unorthodox and I used chat gpt as a means of helping me think critically and speedily (and I know it’s very imperfect, but when used correctly and critically it’s an incredible philosophical calculator).
And I was still nice to them, because I’m bored of contributing to cycles of mutual disdain, and I’ve found that when I’m unapologetically weird and unapologetically nice at the same time I awaken a version of individuals that they thought they left behind at the playground in elementary school. 
I say all of that to say, my vision of the future, which I believe is coming and which I’m eager to take part of, is a movement of radical forgiveness, kindness, and an appreciation for the intrinsic wisdom in others that we usually overlook because we don’t relate to them. I think some central frontiers for this movement will be dramatic prison reform, the decentralization of college education as the only means of achieving “success” in a lot of American minds, and maybe even the 2024 Democratic primary (I think Marianne Williamson is playing on something interesting and has generational tides in her favor. Plus Joe Biden is kinda stubborn and uninspiring, I think he’s about to RBG the Democratic establishment).
i could be wrong, I often am! I hope I’m not too far off though. I’ll do what I can to facilitate that world without overextending myself as well :)
Thanks for your time!
Your Student,
Rivenso
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sdpodcast · 9 months
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"Better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer" ~ Sir William Blackstone https://www.societaldeconstruction.com SOCIETAL DECONSTRUCTION PODCAST
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loveofaprisoner · 1 year
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nycannabistimes · 1 year
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Hey my mom was a two time transplant.. but did they really have to call it a Trade🧐 Is it me? #Repost @afrofamoustv ・・・ A new bill proposed by Massachusetts Democrats proposes that prisoners could be offered a choice to donate their organs or bone marrow in exchange for up to a year off their prison sentence. Prisoners currently cannot donate organs in most states, except for a few outliers in which they can donate to close family members, but this bill would mark the first that trades organs for freedom. The many ethical considerations for an organ donation bill such as this include the fact that prisoners would likely not be thinking rationally when they are incarcerated and offered a route out, alongside the significantly higher rates of HIV, Hepatitis and tuberculosis in the inmate populations. The justice system is also a supposed method of rehabilitation, and prison terms are decided by a court system and good behavior assessments; buying less time, either through money or organs, goes against these core foundations. #prisonlife #organdonation #organdonor #blackorganization #blackmedia #jailtime #prisonreform #medicaleducation #blackowned #blackmen #blackwomen #melaninfeed #fridaynight #blackculture #blackjustice #organdonationawareness #americanstyle #ethical #bonemarrow #bonemarrowtransplant #unethical #blackpower #organharvesting #melaninrich #melaninbloggers (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoQZSsqOJia/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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