As Critical Resistance develops strong and vibrant grassroots projects and campaigns for abolition, check out updates from our work in Portland, Los Angeles, New York City, Oakland and across the US.
Marcellus Williams, a Black client of the Innocence Project, is scheduled for execution Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Critical Resistance is joining the Innocence Project is calling upon all anti-prison advocates… In a time when our social safety net is facing BILLIONS in cuts, why does CDCR’s budget remain virtually untouchable? Governor Newsom’s budget creates a recipe for a cycle of… The New York City chapter of Critical Resistance (CRNYC) has been working hard to make abolitionist gains against the prison industrial complex at the local and state level.
NYC Mayor… For the month of March, we celebrate the legacy of international working women’s struggle for liberation. In this moment it is ever relevant to strengthen the fight for the power… On Friday, March 8th, the Public Works Board of CA, overseen by the Department of Finance, will meet to approve funds to demolish Building 38 at San Quentin State Prison… From Oakland Abolition & Solidarity:
Since December 26, 2023, up to 30 prisoners in solitary confinement at Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison have been on hunger strike to protest the… Beloved comrade & imprisoned columnist of Critical Resistance’s cross-wall newspaper The Abolitionist, Stevie Wilson (along with other prisoners) has been getting harassed by a racist & homophobic guard (CO Harrison)… Central to Critical Resistance(CR)’s praxis, campaigns are essential to the success of prison industrial complex (PIC) abolition, and 2023 saw many campaign achievements and advances.
This year, CR propelled PIC… Dear Bay Area Friends of Critical Resistance (CR),
This past fall has remained busy for CR’s Oakland chapter. We’ve been fighting for liberation locally across CA through prison closure, across… Dear Los Angeles comrades,
Throughout 2023, Critical Resistance Los Angeles (CRLA) has been hard at work strengthening CR’s work in southern California. All year, CRLA has been knee-deep in the…
Stop Missouri’s Execution of Marcellus Williams: TAKE ACTION September 23!
Calling all Californians: Review CA’s Corrections Budget & Demand Newsom Closes more Prisons Now!
Mobilize & Connect with CR in New York!
Celebrating international working women’s struggle for liberation
CALL TO ACTION: Tell the Public Works Board and Governor Newsom to HALT construction funding for the San Quentin rebrand
URGENT: PHONEZAP THIS TUESDAY, 1/23: Rashid Johnson And Hungerstrikers in Solitary Confinement at Red Onion S.P. Call For Support
Phone Zap: Support Stevie Wilson, Imprisoned at SCI Dallas in Pennsylvania!
Sustain campaigns against caging & imprisonment!
Take Action with CR Oakland this week & beyond!
Support CRLA end 2023 strong!