Rather than benevolent protector, the state enables and often perpetuates violence against marginalized communities, criminalizing them.

The racism of the larger society is internalized in us, including those of us who are Black and brown, and must be methodically confronted.

Incarcerated people are limited to pushing prison reform, while the unincarcerated have the privilege to advocate abolition.

“It’s a war against the prisoners, but also a war against knowledge and, ultimately, the Constitution, itself,” said Mumia Abu Jamal, the nation’s best known political prisoner, ch