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No New Jails

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The Art And Design of No New Jails

by Hakim Bishara December 24, 2019

A new exhibition, accompanied by a series of events, examines the design, art, dance, and cultural work involved in the prison abolition movement’s organizing.

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“If They Build It, They Will Fill It”: Prison Abolitionists Protest Outside the Ford Foundation

by Hakim Bishara September 27, 2019September 28, 2019

Over 50 protestors gathered outside the Ford Foundation’s Manhattan headquarters, responding to the foundation president’s statements in support of New York City’s plan to close Rikers Island prison complex and build smaller detention facilities in its place.

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As Protest Gears Up, Over 100 Ford Fellows Criticize Ford Foundation President’s Support of Prisons to Replace Rikers [UPDATED]

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Hrag Vartanian and Jasmine Weber September 26, 2019September 27, 2019

In the open letter, they write, “The evidence is clear, more jails – no matter how ‘humane’ – lead to higher rates of incarceration, perpetuate the disruption of families (especially in communities of color), and are harmful to human health.”

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NYC Mayor’s Office Proposes Four New Jails with Enhanced “Architecture and Design”

Avatar photo by Jasmine Weber October 4, 2018October 5, 2018

As part of its 10-year plan to close Rikers Island, the administration is planning new prisons with renovated design, but the proposal has been met with fierce disapproval from local residents and activists.

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