Consider the Source

09/19/2023

Corizon went bankrupt to avoid debts. Started a new business as YesCare and received a contract worth about 1 billion to provide healthcare to Alabama's prison system.

Now, the giant could pay pennies on the dollar for medical malpractice and civil rights claims.

08/08/2023

05/06/2023

What is it like to work at Waffle House? Amanda Claypool works part time there and says it's very satisfying but certain things confused her.

11/04/2022

Check the figures...Deputy staffing is an issue is at risk

11/02/2022

Video report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYGAZZBnfO0

10/29/2022

Public safety is at risk! for

10/16/2022

Both Sides of the Wall solicits your support and prayers as this movement continues. Please keep the men at Bibb, Donaldson, Fountain, Staton, and St. Clair in your thoughts as they continue to stand strong in solidarity.

Montgomery, AL – On the 19th day of the statewide prisoner work strike on Friday, about 100 people gathered in front of the Alabama State Capitol Building in support of the thousands of prisoners currently striking. On Oct. 7, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) confirmed that five facili...

10/13/2022

Both Sides of the Wall is sending this reminder about tomorrow's rally. If you are unable to attend, organizers are asking supporters to call the following facilities starting TODAY through close of business tomorrow. BSW wants a 24-hour call marathon voicing support for the men standing strong in spite of unconstitutional injustices. Calls should be made to the following facilitities:

Bibb (205)926-5252. Donaldson (205)436-3681. Fountain (251)368-8122. St. Clair (205)467-6111
Staton (334)567-2221

10/04/2022

THE REPORTING ABOUT THE PRISON STRIKE IS INCORRECT - THEY ARE HOLDING STRONG

Both Sides of the Wall needs your prayers for their upcoming rally and the continued strength of our incarcerated citizens. PLEASE like their page and share this post.

If you would like to assist with advocacy efforts, supporters are encouraged to call ADOC leadership at (334)353-3872 and/or (334)872-6228 to voice concerns about state's violation of the 8th and 14th amendments of the Constitution.

10/03/2022

https://bethshelburne.substack.com/p/we-are-humans?r=1pz7vc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Alabama's institutional indifference to suffering

10/02/2022

This is

Inmates across the deep-red state are refusing to work, demanding better treatment and an overhaul of out-of-whack standards that offer little chance of rehabilitation

09/29/2022

Alabama Inmates Strike, Denouncing Prison Conditions

The exact size of the protest, which began on Monday, was not immediately clear. But advocates say thousands of inmates would forgo their usual jobs as cooks and cleaners.

The exact size of the protest, which began on Monday, was not immediately clear. But advocates say thousands of inmates would forgo their usual jobs as cooks and cleaners.

09/21/2022

Political stunts harm REAL people.

VA officials said that service continued throughout the day and every veteran who called was assisted, but some said the line had technical issues.

09/14/2022

CALLING FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Break Every Chain Rally organizers needs your support to show support for incarcerated individuals still suffering unconstitutional and inhumane conditions in Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). They are requesting donations of any amount to assist them in reaching $1,500.00 to cover the last of rally costs by September 24th. You can donate via the information provided.

Here's a video detailing the dire circumstances in ADOC which continue to deteriorate: https://youtu.be/vHDDRTovwcE

Thanks in advance for your willingness to donate and share this post.

07/10/2022

And so it begins….. Poor planning, perhaps????

06/29/2022

Jefferson County Sheriff's Need for $1 Million in Additional Funding for World Games Security Disputed

The ongoing saga of issues within the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office continue. What now? A million dollar request by the Sheriff's Office to the county commission for unexpected expenses to cover the World Games. Why such an exorbitant late request? The Office cited some surrounding municipalities withdrawing their commitments to assist with security for the upcoming games.
Reasonable if true, right? Well...the validity of need is in question.

World Games organizers and Homeland Security officials are unaware of any participating law enforcement agencies withdrawing their commitments to assist with event security. Despite the Sheriff's Office making public assertions the funding is needed based on lack of anticipated support, World Games security officials public statements refute the claim. (Report by WVTM anchor/reporter John Paepcke)

Why does this discrepancy matter? This is just another incident concerning problematic leadership issues within the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. But this time the "World is Watching."



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Top Homeland Security visited Birmingham Tuesday for World Games briefing

06/26/2022

State of Alabama Welcomes Banks to Profit on Incarceration

$725 million municipal bonds are set to go on sale Tuesday morning with Wells Fargo, Regions, Frazer Lanier, Raymond James, and Stephens Bank providing commitments to move the deal forward. While the state has already allocated $400 million in COVID-19 relief funding to finance prison construction, the package falls far short of what the state would need to build the facilities. The prison bond deal comes after the state's first attempt to fund new prisons was halted when banks pulled out due to intense scrutiny and public pressure.

"The bonds have a 30-year term, so for investors to get their returns, three more decades of incarceration for Alabamians will be guaranteed for the sake of making people money," said Taylor Gusler, an Alabama Students Against Prisons (ASAP) organizer and Auburn student. According to an ACLU report, Alabama's parole board nearly doubled the percentage of parole denials, from 46% in 2017 to 84% in 2021. The statistics for the board's most recent decisions are even worse. On June 21st, the board denied parole at 29 of 31 hearings; on June 22nd, they denied another 29 out of 32 hearings.

ASAP is having a rally against profiting from the states incarceration crisis:

Date: Monday - June 27, 2022
Location: Regions Bank, 1900 5th Avenue North, Bham 35203
Time: 9:00 am

For more information regarding this issue check out:

al.com https://www.al.com/news/2022/06/alabama-oks-725m-bond-sale-to-build-2-supersize-prisons.html

Alabama Students Against Prisons: https://linktr.ee/AlabamaStudentsAgainstPrisons?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ef7d2e80-1a71-4040-b41d-416138983608

Unheard Voices O.T.C.J (U.V.O.T.C.J)
Unheard Voices of the Concrete Jungle
Featured blog post by Swift Justice (incarcerated freedom fighter)
https://swiftjustice4freedomfighter.wordpress.com/2021/11/21/addressing-alabamas-prison-overcrowding-crisis/ (Part 1)

Banks that have financed private prisons:
https://www.inthepublicinterest.org/wp-content/uploads/ITPI_BanksPrivatePrisonCompanies_Nov2016.pdf

06/26/2022

State of Alabama Welcomes Banks to Profit on Incarceration

$725 million municipal bonds are set to go on sale Tuesday morning with Wells Fargo, Regions, Frazer Lanier, Raymond James, and Stephens Bank providing commitments to move the deal forward. While the state has already allocated $400 million in COVID-19 relief funding to finance prison construction, the package falls far short of what the state would need to build the facilities. The prison bond deal comes after the state's first attempt to fund new prisons was halted when banks pulled out due to intense scrutiny and public pressure.

"The bonds have a 30-year term, so for investors to get their returns, three more decades of incarceration for Alabamians will be guaranteed for the sake of making people money," said Taylor Gusler, an Alabama Students Against Prisons (ASAP) organizer and Auburn student. According to an ACLU report, Alabama's parole board nearly doubled the percentage of parole denials, from 46% in 2017 to 84% in 2021. The statistics for the board's most recent decisions are even worse. On June 21st, the board denied parole at 29 of 31 hearings; on June 22nd, they denied another 29 out of 32 hearings.

Rally against profiting from the states incarceration crisis:

Date: Monday - June 27, 2022
Location: Regions Bank, 1900 5th Avenue North, Bham 35203
Time: 9:00 am

For more information regarding this issue check out:

AL.com: https://www.al.com/news/2022/06/alabama-oks-725m-bond-sale-to-build-2-supersize-prisons.html

Alabama Students Against Prisons: https://linktr.ee/AlabamaStudentsAgainstPrisons?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ef7d2e80-1a71-4040-b41d-416138983608

Unheard Voices of the Concrete Jungle (U.V.O.T.C.J.)
Featured blog post by Swift Justice (incarcerated freedom fighter)
https://swiftjustice4freedomfighter.wordpress.com/2021/11/21/addressing-alabamas-prison-overcrowding-crisis/ (Part 1)

06/24/2022

Lies, Lies, and More Lies...

Just another day of being “lied to” compliments of your Jefferson County Sheriff's Office…

Does the video show overpowering or just plain running away???



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alabama-inmate-phillip-bradford-flees-in-stolen-ambulance/

06/24/2022

The SCOTUS just spitted in the face of women…
And I don’t like it!!!!

06/22/2022

“In an old interview, Herschel Walker explains why he didn’t think his Multiple Personality Disorder is a mental illness: “Do our Lord Jesus Christ have a mental illness because he said he’s the father, the son and the Holy Spirit? To me, those are 3 different personalities.””

06/20/2022

ALABACKWARDS LEGISLATION
By Stephanie Hicks referencing blog by Swift Justice

After the death of Sgt. Nick Risner in 2021, Rep. Lynn Greer introduced HB 143 also named the "Nick Risner Act." The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pettus and Rep. Green Hill, passed into law this year. The law prohibits anyone convicted of a Class B Manslaughter offense from earning 'good time' incentives despite the warnings against this bill's premise from the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Director and former State Senator Cam Ward and Rep. Charlotte Meadows. Fair and effective 'good-time' incentive programs are proven to improve institutional discipline, reduce recidivism risks after release, and save tax dollars. Notably, Alabama contends with unconstitutional overcrowding and violence in the midst of administrative, fiscal, and ethical challenges. Is discontinuing such incentives a wise fiscal and public policy decision?

Please take time to read the included blog post on this issue written by Swift Justice, a freedom fighter and incarcerated person in the Alabama Prison System.

Looking back to earlier this year when House bill 143, also called the “Nick Risner Act” was introduced by Rep. Lynn Greer , Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Green Hill, co-sponsors  , then …

06/19/2022

Reminder: Runoff 2022
By Robb Lee

I would like to remind members that there are important run-off elections coming this Tuesday (6.21.22).

Yes, I know that this event is not as tony, but the political terrain of our state is still on the line.

Yes, there are a plethora of no-name, first-time candidates on the ballot but I truly hope that voters take the time to do their due diligence and make an informed decision.

Yes, Alabama is a red state with a GOP incumbent Governor (Kay Ivey), but there is still a reason to vote in the Democratic run-off (between Yolanda Flowers and Make Fortier) to ensure a viable candidate is there to compete against her.

Yes, you (like me) are tired of all of the Katie Britt commercials and political ads from the impotent Mo Brooks. However, this is an important Senate challenge that needs to be monitored.

Interesting to note that the Democratic challenger waiting, new-comer Will Boyd, doesn’t appear to have the monetary support needed to compete and is sadly sitting in a lame duck position because his own party is not investing in him winning what looks like a David vs. Goliath campaign regardless of the GOP winner.

Another interesting run-off that should garner attention of many voters in Jefferson County (AL) is the race for State Representative in District 55 between incumbent Rod Scott and political new-comer Fred “Coach” Plump.

This race is important because it will truly serve as a message to Representative Scott to show his constituents that he is still “interested” in holding the office.

Many voters in District 55 have complained about Scott’s lack of visibility and perhaps that his name-recognition has run its course whereas new energy is needed.

Jefferson County (AL) has 482,647 registered voters but sadly only 22% were motivated to participate in the May primaries.

This proves, as usual, that “voter-apathy” is still the biggest hurdle to cross and that that apathy promotes stagnation whereas we see other counties to the North and South prospering and growing.

Can you blame the citizens for this apathy or do we point fingers at lackluster politicians who obviously have a problem with galvanizing interests of those who they claim to want to serve.

As boring as it may appear to be, this week’s run-off is even more important because it will expose how comfortable some voters are with what we currently have versus offering a strong challenge to the powers that be to wake up, reconnect with constituents and provide tangible results that will benefit all of the citizens of our state.

That being said, I encourage all to participate and vote because more is on the line than you may think.