Author Archives: mongoosedistro

Virginia Dept. of Corrections Confiscates Zines, Violates 1st Amendment – by David Annarelli

September 6, 2022 To Whom It May Concern, Virginia is not well known for its support of the rights of human beings, and in a gross violation of the 1st Amendment, and strictly as a political move, the local staff at Pocahontas State Correctional Center have decided to selectively target zines that do not professContinue reading “Virginia Dept. of Corrections Confiscates Zines, Violates 1st Amendment – by David Annarelli”

Post Incarceration Plans – by Noah “K@DO” Coffin

August 18, 2022 Comrades, my captivity draws closer to an end each day. I will be seen for parole any day between now and October. This means I should be out before Texas gets a chill. My anticipation and elation are just about matched by my anxiety. At 36, I’ll be cast unto a worldContinue reading “Post Incarceration Plans – by Noah “K@DO” Coffin”

The Universe is Chaotic, But We Can Survive – by Dan Baker

This is an update followed by an essay on my current views, shaped by my convictions and circumstances. I am currently about halfway through my sentence, with 16 months left based on the current calculation of my First Step Act credits, which is only 60 days off my furthest statutory release date. But in realityContinue reading “The Universe is Chaotic, But We Can Survive – by Dan Baker”

Life on the Island: Connally Unit Guards Use Unsanitary Showers as Respite Areas – by Jason Renard Walker

7 August 2022 Administrative staff and ranking guards at the Connally Unit are allowing guards to use a dark unsanitary shower as a respite area for medium custody prisoners housing in 8 Building’s J-Pod, commonly known as “the island”. On July 6 2022, during 1st shift, a Hispanic-looking male guard approached me and my cellmate.Continue reading “Life on the Island: Connally Unit Guards Use Unsanitary Showers as Respite Areas – by Jason Renard Walker”

Covid Negligence and Anti-Semitism from White Nationalist Staff at PCSS Virginia – by David Annarelli

August 23, 2022 The Virginia DOC and PSCC (Pocahontas State Correctional Center) has once again decided to, with all deliberate intent, infect as many prisoners as possible with Covid. Miraculously, as the rest of the country and the world seem to have adapted and moved forward, PSCC and the VADOC have gone backwards two years.Continue reading “Covid Negligence and Anti-Semitism from White Nationalist Staff at PCSS Virginia – by David Annarelli”