By Elena Mateus with Doug Levy Women battle to continue fighting fires after their releases Many people are surprised to learn that nearly 10 … [Read more...]
WALL CITY, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2: Women of Wall City
Alastair Boone is the editor of Berkeley-based homeless advocacy newspaper, Street Spirit. “This issue feels personal to me. It grapples with issues … [Read more...]
WALL CITY, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2: Fire Inside
The publication advocating for women in California prisons for more than 25 years. “Now please don’t give up. When times get rough, hold your head … [Read more...]
WALL CITY, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2:An antidote to grief and pain
What can compassion do? Squelch rumors, train volunteers, and provide support at the California Institution for Women In 2015, women at the … [Read more...]
WALL CITY, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2: Change Agents
By Erika Mutchler, MSW One counselor and four young prisoners from the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility in Camarillo, California, write about … [Read more...]
WALL CITY, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2: I WILL BE A LAWYER ONE DAY
By Sophia Cristo Many people believe it’s a cruel world; i happen to agree. not only is it different, it’s more cruel behind four slabs of brick … [Read more...]
WALL CITY, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2: EMBRACING RE-ENTRY
By Andrea Melgoza Many of us have different ways to cope with our struggles. Some draw, talk or work out. For some, music helps them cope. I … [Read more...]
WALL CITY, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2: THE WOMAN OF MY TOMORROW
By Myesha Newell There’s a girl i know well who went from court date to court date feeling spiritually drained, having to eat a sack lunch … [Read more...]
WALL CITY, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2: LEARNING THE HARD WAY
By Jevonie Rogers When Prop.57 passed, I was tried as a juvenile instead of an adult. That day something changed inside of me. I felt as if … [Read more...]
WALL CITY, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2: Class Action
ALMOST 25 YEARS AGO, PRISONER CHARISSE SHUMATE FILED A LAWSUIT TO REFORM THE SUBSTANDARD MEDICAL TREATMENT OF WOMEN IN CALIFORNIA’S PRISONS. IN … [Read more...]