Mara Roth

Advocate for decarceration & redemptive justice systems @ohiojpc ⚖️, #Blacklivesmatter, emojis 🥰, formerly @HarvardAAAS & @HarvardSocStds, she/her

[Dominique J. Erney @dominiqueerney]

I am thinking of all of the mothers and children who can’t be together/be in touch today because the carceral state has torn them apart. it is hard on them every day, but today I imagine it’s particularly so. what a horrible reality our society continues to perpetuate...

[Elizabeth Hinton @elizabhinton]

20 years ago today, Cincinnati was in a “state of emergency” and put under curfew. A police officer killed a 19-year -old named Timothy Thomas. He was the 15th Black man killed by CPD in a 6 year period. People took to the streets and burned the city for 3 days demanding justice

[ACLU of Ohio @acluohio]

‼️ We're suing! ‼️

Today, we, along with @ohiojpc filed a lawsuit challenging the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction's (ODRC) policy of garnishing money from prisoners' COVID-19 relief funds.

This. Is. ILLEGAL.

[OJPC @ohiojpc]

We think Ohio could and should repeal the death penalty -- the sooner the better.

Over the next few months, we're going to share what we know about the death penalty in Ohio in a series of reports.

Here's a preview:
https://t.co/WeBik0WXef

[OJPC @ohiojpc]

Join us for a *free* webinar on eliminating racial inequities in our criminal legal system, March 3 at 6 p.m. EST.

Registration: https://t.co/prZHHvoatg

[OJPC @ohiojpc]

GOOD NEWS ALERT 🗣 Democrats and Republicans in Ohio's legislature are coming together in favor of ending the death penalty!

A new bill, introduced today by Senators @nickieantonio and @SteveHuffmanOH, would end capital punishment in our state.

https://t.co/ItDxT92eSk

[Jocelyn Rosnick @AcluJocelyn]

Today a bipartisan effort to end the death penalty was unveiled by @nickieantonio @SteveHuffmanOH @kristinaroegner @NirajAntani @SenSWilliams @RepBrideSweeney Rep Schmidt & Rep. Miller w/ @OhStopExecution @WTIUSA @HannahCox7 Jim Tobin @JackSullivanJr Father Chris Wittmann, S.M

[ACLU @ACLU]

BREAKING: The Virginia House just voted to pass the death penalty abolition bill.

Earlier this week, it passed in the Senate. The governor has pledged to sign it.

[Amanda Gorman @TheAmandaGorman]

So humbled by everyone's support! If you'd like to read more of my words, you can pre-order my first ever poetry collection, The Hill We Climb, here! @penguinrandom https://t.co/vNSo3WFpuf

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

We're back in the Paris Climate Agreement.

[OJPC @ohiojpc]

Tomorrow, the federal government plans to execute Lisa Montgomery, which would make her the first woman executed on federal death row in nearly 70 years.

The fact that this month is Human Trafficking Prevention Month a cruel irony. #SaveLisa

https://t.co/vIUaz7MlXW

[Mara Roth @_mararoth]

@mathuclair YES!! Amazing! So excited to read and learn from this.

[Ayanna Pressley @AyannaPressley]

Breonna Taylor alive today, that’s what JUSTICE would look like.

[Tyra Imani Patterson @tyra_imani]

I advocate for humanity for all incarcerated people. Whether you’ve been wrongfully convicted or committed the crime you were found guilty of, you are no less deserving to be treated like a human being. Justice isn’t a binary concept. It’s about respect, empathy and redemption.

[Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth @theCFSY]

ACTION ALERT:#SB256, which abolishes life without parole for youth in Ohio, may be up for a vote in the state Senate tomorrow.

Urge Sen @LarryObhof(614-466-7505 [email protected]) to bring SB 256 in its present form to the floor. Every child, without exception, deserves hope.

[Kevin Werner @itskevinwerner]

It’s time. I believe in hope. I believe in redemption—especially for kids. @ohiojpc

[Mara Roth @_mararoth]

Walking into the week fired up by this fantastic panel discussion. Much needed insights, guidance & clarity re how to approach our current moment & fight for a new vision of justice/freedom.

Missing class with @brandonmterry, @elizabhinton & @CornelWest right about now ;(

[Brandon M. Terry @brandonmterry]

Don't play yourself! Join me at 7/12, 5 pm ET to debate the toughest questions confronting #BlackLivesMatter with 4 of the most influential Black thinkers of our time @elizabhinton @KeeangaYamahtta @CornelWest and Robin DG Kelley. Hosted by @BostonReview & @HarvardBooks

[Cincinnati Mass Defense Coalition @CincMassDefense]

Starting now! Join for the rally at Hamilton County Courthouse steps!

[Mara Roth @_mararoth]

Law enforcement & incarceration are being used to silence those demanding racial justice. 500+ cincy protesters were arrested/detained. Most were chg'd with “misconduct at an emergency,” a 1st deg. misdemeanor w/ 6mo jail time & $$$ fines. Help us demand that #CINCYDROPTHECHARGES

[OJPC @ohiojpc]

A resolution introduced by @CecilThomasOH would remove the sentence “unless for the punishment of crime” from section of Ohio's Constitution that outlaws slavery.

Sen. Thomas is still looking for supporters and co-sponsors.

Story by @nbc4i: https://t.co/BIOX6c7ZW9