Trump and State Violence: The Struggle Continues
November 18, 2016 With the presidential race going to Trump last week, Critical Resistance has joined many in reflection and analysis of the current political moment. As a blatantly racist,…
Critical Resistance: Campaigns & Project Updates
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.
Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex
The Profiles in Abolition Video Project
The first series of videos will be available in August 2017! As we face the consolidation of state… October 28, 2016
Despite what has seemed like a media blackout, millions across the world have been moved by the powerful struggle for land, water, and freedom at Standing Rock,… September 29, 2016
As an organization that is working to abolish the use of imprisonment, policing, and surveillance, Critical Resistance stands firmly against all expansion of cages and for resources… July 8, 2016
Dear Friends,
Along with millions, we mourn the loss of two Black people whose murder at the hands of police have ignited the hearts and filled the… June 8, 2016
This past week, we were saddened at the loss of two incredibly powerful figures. Cedric Robinson and Muhammad Ali were among the most highly revered and admired… June 14, 2016
Dear CR Supporters and Friends,
At the end of this week, the International Conference on Penal Abolition will convene in Quito, Ecuador. This semi-annual conference has pulled… on On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, Delegation Affirms Solidarity with Palestinian People
Activists, including a Critical Resistance member, a CR co-founder, and a member of our Community Advisory, recently released this… Apr 08, 2016
As momentum continues to grow against the U.S.’s colossal imprisonment system, the need for strategic targets is crucial, yet we are seeing an overbearing focus on private… March 18, 2016
Dear Friends,
Our attention has been turned this week to Holman Prison in Alabama where rolling uprisings inside have led to prisoners taking control of certain areas…
Announcing: “Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex”
Standing Rock and International Anti-Colonialism
Fighting Cages from Inside and Out
Rise in Power: Alton Sterling and Philando Castile
Ali and Robinson, Presente!
Building International Connections for Abolition @ ICOPA
ON PALESTINIAN PRISONERS’ DAY, DELEGATION AFFIRMS SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINIAN PEOPLE
Private Prisons
Tear Down Cages: Support Prisoner Resistance at Holman