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A photo of a written account of meals the contributor's husband received and the times he received them.

Lovinah Igbani-Perkins is a prison reform activist and student of social work at the University of Houston. As a formerly incarcerated person with a loved one still on the inside, Lovinah sees it as her duty to fight for TDCJ reforms, such as air…

A scanned copy of an essay about the conditions at the TDCJ run Telford Unit during COVID-19.

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…

A letter about the conditions of the Telford Unit during COVID-19, by Michael J. Carson.

A scanned copy of a log of meals received during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Micaela Rodriguez is a second-year student of social work and activist for dismantling systems of oppression, spurred by her studies and personal experiences. In this interview, Micaela describes how her identity as a Latina, her focus of study in…

Rhiannon is a dedicated wife and mother who has been advocating for change and awareness of the impact that COVID19 has had within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Telford Unit. Rhiannon describes how TDCJ’s response to COVID…

Andrea McCutcheon’s fiance has been incarcerated since May of 2018. In this interview, Andrea discusses the difficulties her fiance has endured as an immunocompromised individual during COVID-19 and the neglect he faces in Texas prisons. Through…

Kambri Crews was raised in rural Texas by deaf parents with few resources. Crew's book,Burn Down The Ground: A Memoir, reflects on the experience of living with disabled parents who carry their own traumas. In telling her own story, she also explores…