Prisonersolidarity In the News Lucasville – A play by Staughton Lynd and Gary Anderson Lucasville is a moving and powerful theatre presentation, written with the cooperation of the 5 men who were sentenced to death for their alleged roles in the 1993 uprising that rocked the maximum-security prison in Lucasville, Ohio. Rethinking Ohio’s Death Penalty YOUNGSTOWN – About 50 opponents of the death penalty gathered outside the Ohio State Penitentiary to send a message. “We have a new governor,” said Susan Schnur, 49, of Cleveland. “We’re hoping this is a starting point. We want Governor Strickland to see us.” Full article Prison Forum Coverage June 10 , Beeghly Hall Keynote speech, news coverage, conference photos, and more
“Have something to say?” Here are our submission guidelines Prison News Update Tell the Governor: No More Executions! The ACLU of Ohio, together with Ohioans to Stop Executions and other local anti-death penalty groups, is launching a postcard campaign to urge Governor Strickland to stop executions. Lucsville:The Untold Story of a Prison Uprising Touring 7 cities in Ohio: Portsmouth (4/11), Cincinnati (4/14), Toledo (4/15), Columbus (4/21), Athens (4/22), Cleveland (4/28), Youngstown (4/29). Available nationally starting July 2007. For tickets call the ACLU of Ohio: (216) 472-2209 Want to contribute to the cause? Follow the link below to make a $15 donation and become a prisonersolidarity supporter. Your contribution supports Prisonersolidarity’s distribution of materials at public events, and if helps us to send materials and the newsletter to prisoners at no cost. |