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03/23/2020

The governor said the commutations "are consistent with the recognition that the death penalty cannot be, and never has been, administered equitably in the State of Colorado."

11/17/2019

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has officially halted the ex*****on of Rodney Reed. The case of Rodney is not unique. The operation of capital punishment persistently falsely accuses, imprisons, and executes innocent individuals.

As we embrace this singular win, we should also dispose of the false assurance that tough on crime policy protects and creates security for Americans. Instead, we must refer to evidence-based, human-centered interventions to inform violence prevention.

To learn about the role public health can have in preventing and responding to violence, read an article published by Jacqueline Lantsman:

By Jacqueline Lantsman

07/02/2019

https://www.npr.org/2019/07/02/735506637/d-c-prosecutors-once-dubious-are-becoming-believers-in-restorative-justice?fbclid=IwAR2_pjG0d6NmR2kOWg6e6LhUyAyyVwuymKvUYRXFo3ZJylvmDV0hyPfVBe8

The District of Columbia is leading the way on a new program in which young offenders get a second chance. It's difficult, but authorities say it's worth it.

05/17/2019

05/17/2019

Excited to announce we have officially launched the 2019 version of Tacenda.

Locate the downloadable version here, https://www.bleakhousepublishing.org/tacenda2017

And check out our newly upgraded website!

04/30/2019

Enjoy this preview of this year’s Tacenda Literary Magazine! Mimi is currently part of a Georgetown University program at the DC jail and submitted these poems to Tacenda.

Other highlights from Tacenda include a play written by inmates on death row and poems about bravery, religion, and injustice. Thank you to all who submitted your work! Expect the magazine release in May.

01/14/2019

The NCADP is holding their monthly webinar in two days. Be sure to register:

Hear a recap of Capital Punishment in 2018 from the Death Penalty Information Center

01/08/2019

We have launched a new website!
Check us out here:

BOOKS Once a year, we release a book of poetry. You can explore our publications here. Our superb editors make our poetry collections the heart and soul of BleakHouse. Another annual undertaking, Tacenda Literary Magazinefeatures creative writing on crime and punishment. Like our books, Tacenda is ...

12/03/2018

EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 18!

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.

Click here to learn more about Green Corps’ paid environmental organizing fellowship.

Our year-long program puts you in an intensive classroom training with people like Bill McKibben and other guest speakers. Then, you move to hands-on experience working with groups like Oceana, Corporate Accountability, The Wilderness Society and Mighty Earth to fight climate change, protect public lands and reform our food system. And when you graduate we will help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.

The planet needs all the help it can get, especially now with so many protections under attack. To win now and build a strong foundation for lasting progress, we need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our planet.

We’re accepting 25 applicants for our 2019-2020 program. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing, click here to apply.

Green Corps’ year long program begins in August 2019 with Introductory Classroom Training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.

Thank you for your interest in Green Corps. The application is now open for our 2019-20 program! Participants will learn grassroots organizing skills from some of the top practitioners in the country while working on three to five different campaigns, from overseeing campaigns for Sierra Club, prom...

11/26/2018

Currently incarcerated Kenneth Foster will be commenting on the Law of Parties this coming Wednesday. Register for our Webinar:

https://events.genndi.com/register/818182175026325571/fee794dea9