Gail T. Smith
@gail-cbip.bsky.social
Director, Children's Best Interest Project
Founding E.D., Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers
Member, Love & Protect, abolitionist, Unitarian Universalist.
#CeaseFireNow #WearAMask #FreeThemAll
Founding E.D., Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers
Member, Love & Protect, abolitionist, Unitarian Universalist.
#CeaseFireNow #WearAMask #FreeThemAll
September 13, Joliet. Family Day + Teach-In. Know your rights! $4 Tacos, kids eat free! Share with folks who could use this or who work with justice-involved parents! Free but you must register. forms.gle/vCgRVY21d7vC... or use QR code below.
August 27, 2025 at 4:51 AM
September 13, Joliet. Family Day + Teach-In. Know your rights! $4 Tacos, kids eat free! Share with folks who could use this or who work with justice-involved parents! Free but you must register. forms.gle/vCgRVY21d7vC... or use QR code below.
If you're near Joliet, IL, join us on Sat. Sept 13 for a teach-in on the Children's Best Interest Act and kids' activities. $4 Tacos, kids eat free! Know Your Rights!
Share with folks who could use this or work with justice-involved parents! Free but you must register. forms.gle/vCgRVY21d7vC...
Share with folks who could use this or work with justice-involved parents! Free but you must register. forms.gle/vCgRVY21d7vC...
August 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
If you're near Joliet, IL, join us on Sat. Sept 13 for a teach-in on the Children's Best Interest Act and kids' activities. $4 Tacos, kids eat free! Know Your Rights!
Share with folks who could use this or work with justice-involved parents! Free but you must register. forms.gle/vCgRVY21d7vC...
Share with folks who could use this or work with justice-involved parents! Free but you must register. forms.gle/vCgRVY21d7vC...
Sad and angry as Cook County increases the number of people in pretrial detention. This is particularly bad for children. As constitutional rights are being violated nationwide, it is alarming. It makes our communities less safe and threatens children's wellbeing. - Children's Best Interest Project
August 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Sad and angry as Cook County increases the number of people in pretrial detention. This is particularly bad for children. As constitutional rights are being violated nationwide, it is alarming. It makes our communities less safe and threatens children's wellbeing. - Children's Best Interest Project
Nadine Naber reading a letter from an incarcerated mom in Palestine
May 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Nadine Naber reading a letter from an incarcerated mom in Palestine
Maya Schenwar representing Love & Protect
May 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Maya Schenwar representing Love & Protect
Krystle Hite Randall from the Children's Best Interest Project
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Krystle Hite Randall from the Children's Best Interest Project
Holly Krig from @momsunitedchicago.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Holly Krig from @momsunitedchicago.bsky.social
Colette Payne and Dyanna Winchester
May 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Colette Payne and Dyanna Winchester
Erica Bentley, Gail Smith at the Children's Best Interest Project table.
May 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Erica Bentley, Gail Smith at the Children's Best Interest Project table.
Jenny Viets led the little ones in song.
May 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Jenny Viets led the little ones in song.
Atena Danner, opening with a poem to set intentions.
May 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Atena Danner, opening with a poem to set intentions.
We had a wonderful Free Our Moms Vigil on Saturday. Appreciation and deep respect for the powerful presence of all our speakers, the organizing committee, the great groups who tabled, MC Deana Lewis, and Jenny Viets & @chichico.bsky.social which made it so fun for kids. See comments for more pics.
May 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We had a wonderful Free Our Moms Vigil on Saturday. Appreciation and deep respect for the powerful presence of all our speakers, the organizing committee, the great groups who tabled, MC Deana Lewis, and Jenny Viets & @chichico.bsky.social which made it so fun for kids. See comments for more pics.
Today! The incomparable Atena Danner is opening and setting intentions for this event. Amazing speakers, our best-ever kids' activities, and simple ways to support justice and freedom. Bring your own water bottle, bring the kids. We hope to see you there.
May 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today! The incomparable Atena Danner is opening and setting intentions for this event. Amazing speakers, our best-ever kids' activities, and simple ways to support justice and freedom. Bring your own water bottle, bring the kids. We hope to see you there.
News flash! Our child-focused options this year feature Jenny Viets with art, & a signalong, + @chichico.bsky.social is bringing 2 children's potties & toys for various ages. Folks bringing kids please RSVP re: how many & their ages. bit.ly/FreeOurMomsD...
Please bring your reusable water bottle!
Please bring your reusable water bottle!
April 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
News flash! Our child-focused options this year feature Jenny Viets with art, & a signalong, + @chichico.bsky.social is bringing 2 children's potties & toys for various ages. Folks bringing kids please RSVP re: how many & their ages. bit.ly/FreeOurMomsD...
Please bring your reusable water bottle!
Please bring your reusable water bottle!
Ten years ago today the Unitarian Church of Evanston voted unanimously to install a large "Black Lives Matter" sign. How much work, learning, advocacy and partnership has flowed from that decision! Grateful that today UCE hosted a Big Questions and Justice Revival workshop.
April 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Ten years ago today the Unitarian Church of Evanston voted unanimously to install a large "Black Lives Matter" sign. How much work, learning, advocacy and partnership has flowed from that decision! Grateful that today UCE hosted a Big Questions and Justice Revival workshop.
Chicago area friends! Join us on Saturday, May 10 on the lawn across from Cook County Jail for speakers, performances, and opportunities for ongoing community connection! Jennifer Viets singalong and children's activity table. #FreeThemAll
April 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Chicago area friends! Join us on Saturday, May 10 on the lawn across from Cook County Jail for speakers, performances, and opportunities for ongoing community connection! Jennifer Viets singalong and children's activity table. #FreeThemAll
Join us on Saturday, May 10 on the lawn across from Cook County Jail in Chicago for speakers, performances, and opportunities for ongoing community connection!
@grammajen.bsky.social Jennifer Viets singalong and children's activity table. #FreeThemAll
@grammajen.bsky.social Jennifer Viets singalong and children's activity table. #FreeThemAll
April 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Join us on Saturday, May 10 on the lawn across from Cook County Jail in Chicago for speakers, performances, and opportunities for ongoing community connection!
@grammajen.bsky.social Jennifer Viets singalong and children's activity table. #FreeThemAll
@grammajen.bsky.social Jennifer Viets singalong and children's activity table. #FreeThemAll