Linda Thurston

trying mightily to keep my soul alive and spirit strong while continuing on in the struggle for justice

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Viola Ford Fletcher is one of three known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre.

"I'm here seeking justice," she told a congressional committee that is considering reparations for survivors and their descendants.
https://t.co/PEXP1mPv2t

[Jay Smooth @jsmooth995]

I hate when people overhype things on on twitter so I will just state calmly that this is the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life

[EFF @EFF]

We are disappointed that “60 Minutes” erased their pioneering work. https://t.co/N3CqCcsRLr

[EFF @EFF]

Joy Buolamwini, Dr. Timnit Gebru, and Deborah Raji have long led the effort to expose racial bias in face surveillance technology, which is why we gave them our Pioneer Award in 2020. https://t.co/WhVcq7iMKS

[Release Aging People in Prison Campaign @RAPPcampaign]

After 25 years in prison, Cynthia’s brother was finally granted released. He died of COVID weeks before coming home.

When someone goes to prison, “the whole family goes to prison.”

NY needs Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole. 📸 by @nataliekeyssar https://t.co/E5TQ4WP2ti

[laura whitehorn @laurawhitehorn]

NEW: The Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills are on the short list of bills to watch for as NY lawmakers head into their final weeks of session. It's time for NY to value redemption over permanent punishment. #ParoleJusticeNY. Story by @ZachReports https://t.co/tNA7VR8BRT

[John 'Support @etan009' Miller @Resist4Peace]

Protesters greet Pres. Biden's arrival at US Coast Guard Academy in New London https://t.co/h1wwfQwfbv

@resistwar joins others to protest U.S. backing of Israel, nuclear weapon and for funding human needs not military.

@warresistersint

[War Resisters League @resistwar]

Come join our staff collective! We're currently hiring for a full-time Development and Membership Coordinator. Is that you or someone you know? Full details on how to apply here: https://t.co/5Ot2CdOlrJ

[Sister Helen Prejean @helenprejean]

Quin Jones should not have been executed. It was an unnecessary and unwanted execution, a failure of moral leadership. What’s even more disturbing is the fact that the execution took place without any independent media witnesses present due to an “error” by TDCJ.

[Keri Blakinger @keribla]

WOW this is huge: The first texas execution in 10 months and the prison system says they accidentally made an “error” and forgot to let the media in.

No. Media. Witnesses.

[Chelsea Clinton @ChelseaClinton]

From a public health perspective, the crisis of aging, sickness, and death in New York prisons is unconscionable. I join @RAPPcampaign in calling on @AndreaSCousins @CarlHeastie and all NY lawmakers to pass the Fair & Timely Parole and Elder Parole bills. #ParoleJusticeNY

[Zinn Ed Project @ZinnEdProject]

Born #tdih May 19.

Ho Chi Minh (1890), Yuri Kochiyama (1921), Malcolm X (el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz) (1925), and Lorraine Hansberry (1930).

#peopleshistory #teachoutsidetextbook

[War Resisters League @resistwar]

Currently listening: SOS Colombia: Palestine x Colombia Solidarity from @jvplive #ObjetamosALaGuerra #ContagioAntimilitarista #SpreadingAntimilitarism #SaveSheikhJarrah #WeObjectToWar #FreePalestine #GazaUnderAttack https://t.co/JuYNlNWxhO

[#HALTsolitary — Go to bit.ly/EndSolitaryNY @NYCAIC]

Robert Lind is 74, served 40 years in prison & teaches anti-violence classes. After barely surviving cancer, COVID-19 and infections caused by dirty food and water, Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole are his only hope. 📸 by @nataliekeyssar https://t.co/s6fVdsZXfL

[Release Aging People in Prison Campaign @RAPPcampaign]

Roz served nearly 4 decades in prison. She made it out but her co-defendant Val didn’t. Val died in prison as the longest serving woman in New York prisons. She was loved by many. NY needs Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole. More: https://t.co/E5TQ4WP2ti 📸 by @nataliekeyssar

[PRO_NYC @protest_nyc]

Hundreds of #FreePalestine #GeneralStrike supporters are now on the move in Midtown East.

[Release Aging People in Prison Campaign @RAPPcampaign]

NEW: Rolling Stone Magazine published a 10-page feature on the impact of aging & COVID in NY State prisons.

View portraits of NYers impacted by these horrors. Demand lawmakers pass the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills.

📸 by @nataliekeyssar https://t.co/E5TQ4WP2ti

[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

Are we gon call Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal or nah?

[SAVE A SEAT FOR ME (Simon & Schuster, 2026) @NewBlackMan]

Activists Push for Charges to Be Dropped Against Demonstrators for Black Lives https://t.co/lqUmdgkhvJ via @truthout