Prisoners across the US, and the world, face terrifying prospects as COVID-19 spreads almost uncontrolled inside the prison walls. It’s now or never as they and their loved ones struggle for their release, for adequate sanitation inside, and to self-organize pandemic response in the absence of serious measures by guards and administrators. We hear from prisoners in Waupun Correctional in Wisconsin, two facilities in North Carolina, a reflection from Italy, and from one of Marius Mason’s supporters, who reports that someone on Marius’ unit tested positive and was taken away. We close with an interview with two prison solidarity organizers in Wisconsin, who provide context for both the bungled corona response there, and for how prisoners there are organizing for survival.
Given the huge number of phone zaps underway right now, we are just sharing this resource compiling them bit.ly/FREETHEMNOW – please call in and support prisoners if you are at all able.