Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)
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ARC Firefighter Fund - Anti Recidivism Coalition
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NEW DONATION LINK: antirecidivism.org/firefighterf...
All funding will go directly to the firefighters immediate needs, fire camp upgrades, and a scholarship fund.
All funding will go directly to the firefighters immediate needs, fire camp upgrades, and a scholarship fund.
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Sam Lewis, the executive director of @antirecidivism.bsky.social, spoke with Contributing Writer @nadrakn.bsky.social about why good meals, better pay, and post-release support could transform the future for incarcerated firefighters—and why society should see their humanity.
This Chef Is Feeding California’s Incarcerated Firefighters
Sam Lewis of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition discusses how to transform the future for incarcerated people fighting fires in California.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Sam Lewis, the executive director of @antirecidivism.bsky.social, spoke with Contributing Writer @nadrakn.bsky.social about why good meals, better pay, and post-release support could transform the future for incarcerated firefighters—and why society should see their humanity.
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For those out protesting, exercise caution and know your rights: aclusocal.co/protest-rights
June 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
For those out protesting, exercise caution and know your rights: aclusocal.co/protest-rights
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Earlier this year, over 1,000 incarcerated firefighters contributed significantly to combating wildfires in Southern California, despite making between $5-$10 per day and often being barred from future firefighting careers due to their criminal record.
May 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Earlier this year, over 1,000 incarcerated firefighters contributed significantly to combating wildfires in Southern California, despite making between $5-$10 per day and often being barred from future firefighting careers due to their criminal record.
"I started the process and quickly found out that I had to commit a significant amount of time and navigate complex law procedures. I still do not have my record expunged" - ARC member Robert Wynne and CAL Fire Captain.
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Inmate firefighters battled LA’s wildfire; a lawmaker may help launch their careers
Inmate firefighters say their criminal records make it hard to get a regular firefighting job once they're out. A new bill can smooth the way.
calmatters.org
May 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"I started the process and quickly found out that I had to commit a significant amount of time and navigate complex law procedures. I still do not have my record expunged" - ARC member Robert Wynne and CAL Fire Captain.
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My final story for the LAT ⬇️
Life after California’s death row: what happens when condemned inmates get a second chance
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Life after California’s death row: what happens when condemned inmates get a second chance
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Life after California's death row: What happens when condemned inmates get a second chance
Then-new Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a moratorium on executions and ordered death row dismantled. Years later, inmates say they got a bittersweet new lease on life.
www.latimes.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
My final story for the LAT ⬇️
Life after California’s death row: what happens when condemned inmates get a second chance
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Life after California’s death row: what happens when condemned inmates get a second chance
www.latimes.com/california/s...
A Los Angeles County program that trains formerly incarcerated people for firefighting careers recently launched its first all-female cohort.
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LA County firefighter training program welcomes first all-female cadet cohort
The program trains formerly incarcerated Angelenos for firefighting jobs.
laist.com
May 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A Los Angeles County program that trains formerly incarcerated people for firefighting careers recently launched its first all-female cohort.
laist.com/news/crimina...
laist.com/news/crimina...
Jones’ work stands as a powerful testament to the humanity of those inside. His art and words remind us that everyone is worthy of redemption.
“I want to be remembered, first of all, as a human being who made mistakes,” Jones says.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
“I want to be remembered, first of all, as a human being who made mistakes,” Jones says.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Jones’ work stands as a powerful testament to the humanity of those inside. His art and words remind us that everyone is worthy of redemption.
“I want to be remembered, first of all, as a human being who made mistakes,” Jones says.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
“I want to be remembered, first of all, as a human being who made mistakes,” Jones says.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Thank you!
April 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Thank you!
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Nick Martino reading amazing poems and shouting out to @antirecidivism.bsky.social and the incarcerated workers who helped fight the LA fires.
March 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Nick Martino reading amazing poems and shouting out to @antirecidivism.bsky.social and the incarcerated workers who helped fight the LA fires.
AB 247 passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee!
This bill will raise wages for incarcerated handcrew members and fairly compensate these heroes!
We thank @ib2real.bsky.social for leading this historic bill!
Next stop: CA Assembly Appropriations Committee!
This bill will raise wages for incarcerated handcrew members and fairly compensate these heroes!
We thank @ib2real.bsky.social for leading this historic bill!
Next stop: CA Assembly Appropriations Committee!
March 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
AB 247 passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee!
This bill will raise wages for incarcerated handcrew members and fairly compensate these heroes!
We thank @ib2real.bsky.social for leading this historic bill!
Next stop: CA Assembly Appropriations Committee!
This bill will raise wages for incarcerated handcrew members and fairly compensate these heroes!
We thank @ib2real.bsky.social for leading this historic bill!
Next stop: CA Assembly Appropriations Committee!
“They’re putting their lives on the line too. Why wouldn’t they be paid for something that they’re providing that’s needed, desperately needing in the state of California?"
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California introduces new bill to pay incarcerated firefighters the same wage as non-incarcerated firefighters
30% of California’s firefighters are incarcerated, and many make as little as $6 a day.
therealnews.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“They’re putting their lives on the line too. Why wouldn’t they be paid for something that they’re providing that’s needed, desperately needing in the state of California?"
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Flames from the Hughes fire came within a mile of the Castaic jails before firefighters pushed them back. Inmate advocates are still haunted by the what-ifs.
A 'brush with catastrophe': Close call with Hughes fire stirs concerns about jail safety
Flames from the Hughes fire came within a mile of the Castaic jails before firefighters pushed them back. Inmate advocates are still haunted by the what-ifs.
www.latimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Flames from the Hughes fire came within a mile of the Castaic jails before firefighters pushed them back. Inmate advocates are still haunted by the what-ifs.
Did you know youth incarceration has fallen by 58% since 2000? Youth prisons have closed nationwide as fewer young people have been arrested.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/m...
What Happened When America Emptied Its Youth Prisons
Lessons from a radical 20-year experiment and a quiet triumph of public policy.
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Did you know youth incarceration has fallen by 58% since 2000? Youth prisons have closed nationwide as fewer young people have been arrested.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/m...
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Trump's new attorney general, Pam Bondi, released a flurry of memos on her first day of office. @elizabethweill.bsky.social and @ethanscorey.bsky.social break down some of the most significant takeaways here: theappeal.org/pam-bondi-at...
Trump’s New Attorney General Directs Prosecutors to Pursue Harshest Sentences Possible
In memos released this week, Trump’s new attorney general rolled back Biden-era reforms and called for harsher sentences and more executions.
theappeal.org
February 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Trump's new attorney general, Pam Bondi, released a flurry of memos on her first day of office. @elizabethweill.bsky.social and @ethanscorey.bsky.social break down some of the most significant takeaways here: theappeal.org/pam-bondi-at...
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Join us in supporting the nearly 1000 incarcerated firefighters serving on the frontlines to contain the #LAfires by buying a limited edition #PeopleFirst shirt. All proceeds will be donated to @antirecidivism.bsky.social's incarcerated firefighter fund. peoplefirststore.fwd.us
Buy a shirt to support incarcerated firefighters and put #peoplefirst
Despite low pay and deadly conditions, incarcerated people are serving as firefighters on the frontlines of LA’s wildfire crisis and working tirelessly to keep the public safe. Show your support by pu...
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February 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Join us in supporting the nearly 1000 incarcerated firefighters serving on the frontlines to contain the #LAfires by buying a limited edition #PeopleFirst shirt. All proceeds will be donated to @antirecidivism.bsky.social's incarcerated firefighter fund. peoplefirststore.fwd.us
California’s Incarcerated Firefighters: Heroes on the Frontlines, Building Futures Beyond the Flames
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California’s Incarcerated Firefighters: Heroes on the Frontlines, Building Futures Beyond the Flames - | BET Phoenix Awards
In an interview with Sam Lewis of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition and William, a program participant, we explore how California’s wildfire program provides incarcerated individuals with life-changing op...
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February 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
California’s Incarcerated Firefighters: Heroes on the Frontlines, Building Futures Beyond the Flames
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A federal judge tonight blocked Donald Trump’s executive order transferring transgender women in federal prisons into men’s facilities. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Judge blocks Trump’s executive order on transgender prisoners
A small number of transgender women in women’s facilities cannot be transferred to men’s prisons, the judge ruled.
www.politico.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
A federal judge tonight blocked Donald Trump’s executive order transferring transgender women in federal prisons into men’s facilities. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
We're thrilled to be co-sponsoring #SB245 and increasing 2nd chance opportunities for our brave fire crews.
We are grateful to Senator Reyes for championing this important legislation. Stay tuned for updates!
We are grateful to Senator Reyes for championing this important legislation. Stay tuned for updates!
January 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We're thrilled to be co-sponsoring #SB245 and increasing 2nd chance opportunities for our brave fire crews.
We are grateful to Senator Reyes for championing this important legislation. Stay tuned for updates!
We are grateful to Senator Reyes for championing this important legislation. Stay tuned for updates!
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NEW: Virginia is currently the only state to strip people of their voting rights *FOR LIFE* over *any* felony.
Democrats just advanced a constitutional amendment that would end this lifetime ban.
@burness.bsky.social reports on their move, & on what's next:
boltsmag.org/virginia-adv...
Democrats just advanced a constitutional amendment that would end this lifetime ban.
@burness.bsky.social reports on their move, & on what's next:
boltsmag.org/virginia-adv...
Virginia Democrats Advance a Measure to End Lifetime Voting Ban. Now It Gets Complicated.
The measure’s fate likely hinges on this fall’s legislative races: Lawmakers will need to pass it again next year. In the meantime, Glenn Youngkin’s harsh restrictions remain in place.
boltsmag.org
January 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
NEW: Virginia is currently the only state to strip people of their voting rights *FOR LIFE* over *any* felony.
Democrats just advanced a constitutional amendment that would end this lifetime ban.
@burness.bsky.social reports on their move, & on what's next:
boltsmag.org/virginia-adv...
Democrats just advanced a constitutional amendment that would end this lifetime ban.
@burness.bsky.social reports on their move, & on what's next:
boltsmag.org/virginia-adv...
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"Sometimes reliable information is all that’s needed to help immigrants avoid ICE agents, and anyone can help reduce the unnecessary panic that arrest announcements can generate."
This op-ed explains how to start an ICE Watch neighborhood program in your community. ⤵️
This op-ed explains how to start an ICE Watch neighborhood program in your community. ⤵️
How to Keep Tabs on ICE Agents Who May Be Surveilling Your Neighborhood
Here’s a step-by-step guide.
www.teenvogue.com
January 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"Sometimes reliable information is all that’s needed to help immigrants avoid ICE agents, and anyone can help reduce the unnecessary panic that arrest announcements can generate."
This op-ed explains how to start an ICE Watch neighborhood program in your community. ⤵️
This op-ed explains how to start an ICE Watch neighborhood program in your community. ⤵️
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BLINK-182 Announces Hollywood Palladium Performance To Benefit Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts
BLINK-182 Announces Hollywood Palladium Performance To Benefit Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts
Multi-platinum, award-winning band BLINK-182 — Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker — has announced a one-night-only benefit show at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California on February ...
blabbermouth.net
January 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
BLINK-182 Announces Hollywood Palladium Performance To Benefit Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts
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URGENT: At least 4,700 people are incarcerated in four north county jails within the Hughes Fire evacuation warning zone.
January 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
URGENT: At least 4,700 people are incarcerated in four north county jails within the Hughes Fire evacuation warning zone.
Thank you so much, @paulscheer.com ! This is amazing!
January 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Thank you so much, @paulscheer.com ! This is amazing!