Rise in Power: Alton Sterling and Philando Castile
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…
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.
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… March 11, 2016
Dear Friends,
This past Tuesday, March 8th, marked International Women’s Day, a day to recognize and pay tribute to the struggles of women everywhere. At Critical Resistance,… March 4, 2016
Dear Friends,
Black revolutionary, renowned acupuncturist, and longtime political prisoner Dr. Mutulu Shakur has been held in federal prison for over 30 years. He was set to… The LA Sheriff is attempting to move forward with a plan to build a new women’s jail in Lancaster.
The LA No More Jails Coalition believes that locking people up… November 25, 2015
Dear Friends,
As many outside of prisons will be gathering with friends and loved ones for the extended weekend, Critical Resistance joins communities fighting to honor the…
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
International Women’s Day // Fighting Cages for Women
Dr. Mutulu Shakur is Welcome Here!
URGENT: Submit Comment Now Against Proposed New LA County Jail
Abolitionist Narratives on Thanksgiving (2015)