When I sat and contemplated how I would find the words for such a letter it came to me that the words would find me. I was convicted of multiple felonies such as robberies, abductions, and firearms charges. On paper it looks as if I was a menace to society but in truth it was […]
When I was in school I learned about events like the Black Plague in history class. I never thought that such an event would happen in my life time. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic. It now dictates just about every aspect of life and pretty much all that is talked about on the news these […]
A friend of mine pulled me aside and told me that his sister just died from the coronavirus and now his mom is fighting the virus. As he explained this to me his eyes began to water, regretfully the only comfort I could offer was just to listen. He eventually pulled himself together and assured […]
Mass incarceration adversely affects hundreds of thousands of families in Virginia today, interrupting many communities. Its costs are high for children, partners, communities, the economy, and especially taxpayers. Meanwhile, the scientific consensus is that long sentences or prison for minor offenses do not help public safety, often reducing it. Small steps have been made to […]
As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his […]
As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his […]
As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his […]
As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his […]
Note from Gin: I know this can be a tough subject. Normally the Humanization Project makes a point not to ask about someone’s “crime.” We tell the stories of good people doing good work in the world. We don’t focus on their worst mistake on the worst day of their life. That should not define […]