Nico MacDonald

Criminal legal system reform. Access and Mobility. Director of Communications for @worthrises, formerly @verainstitute. My views only.

[Vera Institute of Justice @verainstitute]

Free phone calls are a lifeline for incarcerated people—saving families millions of dollars while strengthening relationships.

Connection shouldn't come with a price tag. https://t.co/RqcFunBH23

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

"Accepting these funds from prison telecom companies 'lacks integrity, but it also lacks analysis,' Tylek said. 'I think often people do not really appreciate how much harm these companies are causing and haven’t even bothered to look into it.'"

https://t.co/eLfG2LSuE5

[Worth Rises @WorthRises]

NEW @WorthRises REPORT! Critical Connections: The Power of Free Communication in Prisons and Jails

We analyzed data from correctional systems that made calls free, covering 330,000 incarcerated people. The results are remarkable. Read the report at https://t.co/uqHYysfpUu.

[Nico MacDonald @NicholasCity]

@condorgoodwing Another institution destroyed; at least they were transparent about it.

[Worth Rises @WorthRises]

From battling wildfires to making hand sanitizer during COVID, incarcerated people do essential work—without rights, fair pay, or protections. The U.S. still allows slavery under the 13th Amendment. That must change. @sister_warriors @TeenVogue https://t.co/K8FSm3ab6W

[Worth Rises @WorthRises]

BREAKING: Prison healthcare Wellpath has declared bankruptcy, defaulting on $644Mn in debt. Among its operational issues, Wellpath has over 1,500 pending lawsuits (vast majority related to quality of care), millions due in settlements, and increasing liability insurance expenses.

[The Blindboy Podcast @bbboatclub]

Irish people have been peacekeeping in southern Lebanon for so long that the local Lebanese people have full Irish accents

[Keegan Hamilton @keegan_hamilton]

"What happens in our public courts belongs to the public."

How @keribla @eedugdale identified L.A. sheriff's deputies accused of misconduct that the state wanted kept secret…

https://t.co/cYv7ZS1o2y @LAPublicPress @latimes

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

Reminder: Solitary confinement can have lethal effects & physically alter the brain, causing irreparable damage.

It is not a safe or justifiable option.
https://t.co/bhKIedY4Gc

[Worth Rises @WorthRises]

WE'RE HIRING! We are looking for strategic thinkers, motivated self-starters, and proactive problem-solvers who take pride in their work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If that's you, check out our open positions and apply!

Visit https://t.co/A8zm4ZVuUg to learn more!

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

ICYMI: Last week, the @FCC voted to slash calling rates in prisons & jails across the country – a huge win that will save the families of incarcerated people millions of dollars each year.

Learn more about the major victory 👇
https://t.co/ZaNLd8XBu9

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

A bipartisan coalition of elected leaders is taking actions to address the harms of prison gerrymandering.

It's time for the @uscensusbureau to do the same.

https://t.co/D4tgrzO9RP

[Worth Rises @WorthRises]

Lawyers representing incarcerated people say the state’s Department of Corrections punished thousands of people for declining to perform labor required by the state — including punishments that bordered on solitary confinement. https://t.co/ojKE8FJIzF

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

🚨HUGE WIN: Fulton County is scrapping its $2 billion plan to build a new jail after mounting pressure from advocates.

https://t.co/Hha3z009tv

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

Formerly incarcerated people are almost 10 times more likely to be homeless than the general public.

Does this look like a society that cares about “reform” and reentry?

[Ronald Brownstein @RonBrownstein]

The unifying idea in Trump’s proposals seems to be “that all we need for public safety is more enforcement and punishment. If that was effective, we’d already have safer communities.” says Daniela Gilbert, director of Redefining Public Safety @verainstitute

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

The percentage of people in prison who are 55+ is 5x higher than it was 30 years ago. Why?

-Over-policing of homelessness/mental illness &misguided “tough on crime” sentencing laws

How is this making our communities safer?

https://t.co/5rXOlSbyZ3

(@vox)

[Center for Local Media @CISLMUNC]

🚨 NEW: Journalists feel a calling to do the work, but struggle to craft a path toward long-term career advancement, including work-life balance and sustainable pay.

Introducing: The Stayers and Leavers report 🧵

https://t.co/lXwCcDIOnV