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California is rockin’ and rollin’ again!  The announcement is all over the internet and cable news.  Our state’s new governor is up-ending the “discriminatory execution of its people.”  He states, “the death penalty is inconsistent with our bedrock values and strikes at the very heart of what it means to be a Californian.”  However, that’sRead more

There is a general fervor occurring across this country;  however, it just might be a flash-in-the-pan!  The focus is our prison system and how to fix it.  Here’s the reality:  a broken system that breaks inmates and nothing really gets fixed.  Why?  Antiquated laws, and extreme sentencing for non-violent crimes is a factor, with anRead more

Did you know the United States allows child brides – with some restrictions that are very loosely defined, and at the discretion of judges?  You may be surprised to know age limits can be as low as 13, which makes the United States a parallel to poor countries – almost, where child brides are theRead more

It’s that time of year again when Presidents and Governors grant pardons, give clemency, or provide reprieves to inmates.  Although this year, the pressure on Gov. Moonbeam (Brown) has accelerated exponentially!  It’s not one or two inmates receiving the coveted blessings – it may be 740 death row inmates, if the request from  6 other GovernorsRead more

“Ignorance of the law is no excuse,” and in the case of 22-year-old Shawna Andritch of Corona (below), her newborn baby girl, a day old, was found dead near I-15 in a cardboard box.  Ms. Andritch is facing murder charges for the death along with a $1 million dollar bail.  Had she only gone aRead more

 If you had a chance to describe this man, what would you say?  He’s smiling, he looks pleasant, but what’s he sharing with his defense attorney?  What words would you use to describe this man if you knew he murdered women?  His rampage was bi-coastal during the years 1970 to 2005.  He avoided apprehension partlyRead more

Will it be instant death or instant fame? Street racing has never been as lethal as it is today, and its popularity is increasing.  This blog is not in defense of this activity, but is intended to highlight impending deaths. There is no partiality; just a heads-up to the dangers.  However, various sectors of socialRead more

Jails, prisons, prisoners and inmate’s rights.  The question has always been, “what are your rights” now that you are not a civilian?  Once you walk through those prison gates, it’s a new set of rules.  So, here’s one to digest, ingest or regurgitate; exactly what are your rights if you’re transgender?  Is there a categoryRead more

This past Tuesday, prisoners staged boycotts in 12 states citing ‘involuntary servitude”.  “Nineteen days of peaceful protests are planned across the nation, organized largely by prisoners themselves,” states the Ed Pilkington of The Guardian.  Subsequent strikes, and sit-ins, as well as protests against various payment streams of income by companies allowed to operate inside theRead more

Is beauty only skin deep, as the old adage proclaims? Here’s a quick peek into the psyche and dignity of female prisoners across America being transformed through beauty while in custody.  OK you ask, why is this even important to talk about, much less a blog?  My thoughts initially, while searching for relevant blogging info. Read more