Prison abolitionists could score wins on election day, despite electoral ambivalence

Policing and prison abolition policy questions have been minimized in the lead-up to the 2024 November election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, despite their significance in the last election cycle. Yet these ideas have finally pierced into mainstream debate, and committed prison abolitionists are tirelessly organizing to free incarcerated people, improve conditions within the prison system, and close or prevent the opening of new correctional facilities. Rattling the Bars looks back on the past year of discussions with abolitionists on the stakes and political lessons leading up to November's presidential election.Watch the full videos here:‘FreeHer’ activists demand Biden release incarcerated women and girls ahead of Mother’s Day (May 2024)Will the next president free more prisoners? (Aug 2024)How poor and working-class voters navigate an electoral system that doesn’t serve them(August 2024)Prop 6: Could California Finally Abolish Slavery? (Oct 2024)Studio / Post-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast