Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Psychological Impact of Solitary Confinement
by Bryant Arroyo The brain and nervous system, or “the mind” cannot function normally without stimulation. Neither can it function normally when given too much stimulus. The brain and the nervous system must be maintained in a “steady state.” A healthy mind is a product of interaction between itself and other organisms. Along w/reported intellectual…
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Hurricane Sally Phone Zap
PUSH OUT TO ANY ORGANIZATIONS YOU KNOW THAT MIGHT HELP, AND REPORTERS! Tropical Storm Sally is expected to make landfall by Tuesday at unknown intensity––it could be a Cat 2 hurricane or higher––with New Orleans directly in its path. The storm will hit Louisiana and Mississippi, states with the 2nd and 3rd highest incarceration rates…
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Hurricane Laura Aftermath: Demand Safety for ICE Detainees
[Last Updated 8/31/2020 4:30PM CST] In the aftermath of the Category 4 Hurricane Laura, we know that incarcerated people in parts of Louisiana and Southeast Texas have been experiencing power outages, water shortages, and other impacts of the hurricane combined with institutional abuse and neglect. Information is slow to get out. If you have a…
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URGENT: Hurricane Laura Phone Zap
[Update as of 8/28/2020 1pm CST:] We are waiting on more info from folks incarcerated in Louisiana and Southeast Texas before moving forward. If you have a loved one incarcerated in the area who would be interested in connecting, reach out to us at fighttoxicprisons@gmail.com or on social media. If you know any journalists, influencers,…
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Dirty Darrington Phone Zap!
PHONE ZAP! Darrington Unit is currently on an extended( 2 month long) lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There are currently 7 confirmed positive cases and approximately 300 incarcerated people on “medical restriction” (lockdown) or “medical isolation”(solitary confinement) at the unit. Darrington Unit is not doing enough for prisoners’ safety amidst Covid-19. They are not…
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Activist Chains Self to Barrels in Front of Governor’s Mansion Demanding Release of Prisoners at Risk of COVID-19
Friday, April 17th 2020 [Last Edited April 20th 2020] On the morning of April 17th, a protest took place at Governor Ron DeSantis’ mansion in Tallahassee, FL demanding the Governor take immediate action to protect prisoners from COVID-19. Protesters demanded that Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Mark Inch take…
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ALABAMA RE-OPENS OLDEST PRISON AS A COVID19 DEATH CAMP
April 7th 2020 In response to the COVID19 pandemic, the Alabama Department of Corrections is re-opening the solitary confinement wing of Draper Correctional Facility. At least 300 cots are being added to the dilapidated prison in order to house incarcerated people infected by the virus. This information was brought to us by an anonymous…
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Alabama Department of Corrections COVID19 Phone Zap
COVID19 has entered the Alabama prison system and it will continue to spread like wildfire unless immediate collective action is taken to release incarcerated people. There are no security measures strong enough to keep a pandemic out of prisons. In the context of global pandemic, we should understand the prison system as a massive disease…
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Macomb CF Coronavirus Phone Zap!
[Update: 2:45pm EST] According to one phone zapper who spoke with Chris Gautz, the Media Representative for Michigan DOC, Gautz reportedly stated that, “There has been a confirmed flu outbreak that we are taking the necessary precautions to meet.” When asked if these prisoners have been tested for the coronavirus Gautz reportedly stated, “No prisoners…
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Mississippi Goddam…
Mississippi prisoners are in rebellion against brutal, toxic conditions. Join the struggle. [Image shows garbage and roaches inside a pipe chase with a missing door at Parchman prison. Source: Mississippi State Department of Health] From Mother Jones: Mississippi prisons are in crisis. On Tuesday, a congressman called for a federal investigation after at least five…
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