prisons
Large-scale Massacre of Prisoners in Peru, 1986 - ICG
Poorly written but still interesting article about a massacre of prisoners in Peru in 1986.
From Communism #6
Social-democratic peace is nothing else but the peace of tombs.
The tombs of all the proletarians who struggle against the State.
International Solidarity with the Proletariat and its prisoners in Peru!
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We are publishing here a translation of an article that was first published in our Spanish review "Comunismo" (No.22 - June 86).
Racist abuse continues in British prisons
John Bowden reports on the endemic racism and violence which still permeates the UK prison system.
The disproportionate imprisoning of young black people has always been an inevitable result of a criminal justice system inbuilt at every level with racist attitudes and an antipathy towards the black working class community.
Slave labour in Britain continues this Christmas
Contrary to popular belief slavery has NOT been abolished in Britain. Behind high walls and locked doors it still flourishes.
Spare a thought during this years Consumer Christmas Hellish-day season for those who won’t be pulling a cracker round the family table.
Review: Bad: The Autobiography of James Carr
Carr, a gang-member and jail-bird in 1960's California, became deeply politicized while inside but also developed a powerful critique of the nature of prisoners' struggles.
"I've been struggling all my life to get beyond the choice of living on my knees or dying on my feet. It's time we lived on our feet."
Prison organising
Practical advice guides on supporting class struggle prisoners or surviving prison yourself, from letter-writing to prison slang, staying safe to getting involved in prison struggles.
If you're struggling for a better world, there is a chance that someone you know or even you yourself could go to prison. Thousands of people have been jailed for standing up for themselves and their communities - be they strikers, anti-war demonstrators, non-payers of unfair taxes...
The following articles are guides to help people deal with various aspects of prison life.
