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.
CR seeks a passionate intern to support the capacity building, engagement and logistics of the Critical Resistance Oakland Chapter Prisoner Correspondence Program.
UPDATE: This position has been filled.
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On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, dozens of Californians rallied outside the CA State Capitol Building for the Governor’s revised state budget to demand more closures to California’s prisons.
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2022 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Close California Prisons campaign!
We wanted to share with you all some campaign updates from our working groups, calls…
Dear Bay Area Community,
This month we’re reflecting on the life and legacy of Oakland legend, Lil’ Bobby Hutton. On April 6, 1968, 54 years ago, Bobby Hutton and other…
Critical Resistance’s Annual Report for 2021 is now available for wide use to bolster an international movement to abolish the prison industrial complex (PIC).
This roundup of CR’s work…
We’re seeking a National Development Director to build and further diversify Critical Resistance’s fundraising and development capacity with an emphasis on grassroots fundraising, ensure CR’s financial oversight and health, and…
In 2021, The Zachary Project supported our people to secure safe housing after release from prison and temporary housing after fires and other emergencies; to purchase food and basic needs…
We Did It!
Critical Resistance Portland has been hosting monthly prisoner letter writing nights for over seven years providing political education, resource connection, and genuine support to thousands of…
Today is #Giving Tuesday!
Make a gift to support The Abolitionist newspaper, an essential tool for political organizing with imprisoned comrades!
CR steadfastly continues to build connections across cages and…
How does political education help build political unity, increase organizing power, and help people change their everyday lives and conditions?
Join us for a webinar about organizing against criminalization and exploring how…