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.
On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) held a virtual rally and press conference to raise demands for prison closure across California to the state…
Calling all past and present members of labor unions – We need your help!
Dear California Workers
Are you a member of a labor union? Do you have… Join Critical Resistance LA (CRLA) on Saturday, December 10 for a community event building LA presence and power in the statewide fight to close 10 CA prisons by 2025, and… After securing a court order for CA Correctional Center (CCC) in Susanville to close, Critical Resistance is working to expedite CCC’s closure as part of our work with Californians United… Today (August 13, 2021), the CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) released a post on Instagram stating the #DixieFire situation at CCC and HDSP is under control, but CCC… Urgent support is needed for one of the only Black-led and Prisoner-led national newspapers, the SF BayView. A historic Black newspaper, the San Francisco BayView, needs your help to raise… From Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity
Hello CA Hunger Strike Supporters!
As you know, last year when prisoners at Pelican Bay State Prison launched a hunger strike, the Prisoner Hunger Strike… Update & Call for Support from Prison Books Chapel Hill:
First, we are announcing and encouraging people to participate in a call-in day to support NC prison hunger strikers on…
A Roadmap for Prison Closure: Take Action to #CloseCAPrisons Now!
Union members for abolition – will you support prison closure?
Closing Cages, Building Power: Join Critical Resistance in Los Angeles on December 10!
CA Action Alert to Close Prisons: Email CDCR & Governor to Expedite Closure of CCC!
Action Alert: Dixie Fire Endangers Prisoners at CCC in Susanville
HELP SF BAY VIEW NEWSPAPER STAY ALIVE!: ONE OF THE ONLY BLACK-LED & PRISONER-LED NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS IN THE US!
Support Media Access for Prisoners! Sign Petition before Monday, 8/13!
North Carolina Hunger Strike: Support Needed