Interview with Linda Louden

Interview with Linda Louden

Linda Louden is a prison reform activist, whose son [at the time of this interview] has been incarcerated for seven years. She has become a voice for incarcerated rights, speaking out on issues concerning the sometimes-fatal lack of air conditioning in prisons, abuse or negligence by the guards, and other inhumane treatment happening inside. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Louden called out TDCJ for their lack of transparency surrounding COVID numbers, deaths, and protocol. Because of her actions and vocal calls for justice, Louden has been removed from her son’s visitor list. Her advocacy has also led to explicit repercussions for her incarcerated son, including the delay of his parole. Louden speaks to some of the ways she has found support during these difficult years, through her faith and church, while emphasizing the importance of continuing to fight for those whose voices have been taken away from them. This interview was conducted virtually by Murphy Anne Carter on June 1, 2020.

Linda Louden

Texas After Violence Project

06-01-2020

Murphy Anne Carter, Lauren Goodley, Emily Henry

Public -- CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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North America--United States--Texas

Murphy Anne Carter

Linda Louden

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