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Alexis Mitchell
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Social Media Director, @famm.org | 2x Emmy® Award Winner | Bennett College👩🏾‍🎓| ♥️🐘ΔΣΘ | #NABJ #SistersInMedia #StandwithBennett #BellesInMedia
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Alexis Mitchell @lexistv.bsky.social · Nov 27
Well, I've had my account for a while now. I guess I should post something.

Here are a few smiles for your timeline from Elle & me.
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Most Florida prisons don’t have A/C. Should they?
(via Spectrum Bay News 9 )
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Experts, lawmakers debate the lack of A/C in most Florida prisons
Leaders weigh ethical, legal, fiscal concerns when considering whether to install A/C in Florida prisons.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Constant lockdowns are inhumane and can be dangerous. They happen far too often in our nation's prisons, and it's time to push back.

Text JOIN to 40419 and learn about FAMM's Life on Lockdown campaign and how you can help. #LifeOnLockdown
October 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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California’s incarcerated firefighters to see ‘historic’ pay increase in laws Newsom signed (via @calmatters.org)
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California's incarcerated firefighters to see a ‘historic’ pay increase in laws Newsom signed
Hundreds of California state prisoners worked to put out this year's deadly Los Angeles wildfires, inspiring new laws that will improve their pay and open other opportunities.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Director of ‘The Alabama Solution’ discusses ongoing crisis in state prison system (via @cbs42.bsky.social)

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Director of ‘The Alabama Solution’ discusses ongoing crisis in state prison system
“These are men who have been working on their own for many years to get the word out on the crisis in this prison system, so when we first started talking, they were very clear that we were part of…
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October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Colorado’s prisons and jails are overflowing. What’s being done?
(via KUNC)
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Colorado’s prisons and jails are overflowing. What’s being done?
Colorado’s prisons are understaffed and overcrowded, pushing inmates into county jails. The state’s emergency plan is now active, but local leaders say it’s only a temporary fix.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Lawmakers to consider compassionate release measures for Hawaiʻi inmates (via @wearehpr.bsky.social)
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Lawmakers to consider compassionate release measures for Hawaiʻi inmates
Instead of having a law in place, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation only has an agency policy that advocates say is complicated and lengthy.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Join us for Advocacy Training: Your Advocacy, Unmuted! Training for X (Twitter) & Bluesky

📅 Wed, Oct 15, 6-7 PM ET
Learn strategies to amplify the voices of incarcerated loved ones in policy talks. 🌟 We've got some amazing guest facilitators lined up!

Register Today! ⬇️
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October 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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The FAMMgram is here to connect your loved ones in state & federal prisons to our fight for reform! Policy updates, stories, and insider opportunities mailed every 4 months, free of charge. All we need is their mailing info.

Let's make change together!
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October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Georgia Prisons Are Deadlier Than Ever. One Reason? We’re Starving.
(via @filtermag.bsky.social)
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Georgia Prisons Are Deadlier Than Ever. One Reason? We're Starving.
"Staff think it's signs of drug use, but it’s just being poor and not being fed proper meals," a food warehouse worker told Filter.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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📣 Proud to support my brother
@kenlemonmedia.bsky.social for re-election as NABJ President! His leadership, vision & dedication inspire. Ken fights for our future and delivers results. Stand strong, fight harder—re-elect Ken! 💪 #Ken4NABJ #LeadershipThatServes
July 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Lockdowns are inhumane and can be dangerous. They happen far too often in our nation's prisons, and it's time to push back. Text JOIN to 40419 and learn about FAMM's Life on Lockdown campaign and how you can help.

#LifeOnLockdown
July 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Thrilled to see my colleagues Mary Price & @shannarifkin.bsky.social, taking on new roles at FAMM! This dream team keeps raising the bar with their talent and drive— watch out world, they’re unstoppable! I can’t wait to see the incredible things they’ll accomplish next! 🎉 Congratulations OGC Team!!!
famm.org FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Jul 1
🎉EXCITING NEWS ALERT🎉
FAMM Announces Shanna Rifkin As New General Counsel; Mary Price Transitions to Senior Counsel

🎉 Read more: famm.org/famm-announc...
July 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Happy #SocialMediaDay! 🎉 Social media has transformed how we connect, share, and create. Celebrate by sharing a meme, reconnecting, or reflecting on its impact. Join the convo with #SocialMediaDay! 🌍✨
June 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Happy Founders Day, Sorors! ❤️🤍🔺🐘
Celebrating 112 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action!

Sending love to my LS's: The 32 C.C.'s of DST

#ODmade #DST1913 #TogetherWeRiseDST #DST112
January 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Missouri House Representative Bill Lucas (R) introduced HB 603 on December 17. This bill would create a correctional ombuds office for the state prison system and give taxpayers, correctional staff, and Missouri families the transparency and accountability they deserve.
December 18, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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"We applaud the historic settlement for survivors of abuse at FCI Dublin. The settlement compensates many survivors for the atrocious abuse they had to endure while in federal prison. But there is more work to be done. The financial settlement does not guarantee freedom...
US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison
The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was know...
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December 18, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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🎉 #BREAKING: FAMM Applauds President Biden for Granting Nearly 1,500 Commutations for People Under CARES Act Home Confinement

Calls on President to grant clemency for others and “lead with justice and mercy”

Read FAMM's press release below.
#ClemencyNow #ClemencyJusticeMercy
December 12, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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As the wife of a formerly incarcerated man, and President of @fammfoundation.bsky.social, please KNOW WE stand in solidarity🧡
November 26, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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A heartfelt thanks to all our supporters! Your relentless engagement and contributions throughout 2024 have been a game changer. As the year winds down, if you're inclined to give, consider donating. Every bit aids our mission and propels change. #GivingTuesday
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November 30, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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FAMMily, we made it to Bluesky!!! Together we can helping transform America’s criminal justice system by uplifting the voices of impacted families & individuals.

We can make a difference. 🧡
📲 To join our fight, text JOIN to 40419.
July 24, 2023 at 7:33 PM
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"I was granted clemency from President Barack Obama. The joyful day I walked out of prison, I started making good on my promise to put my head down, work hard, and heal important connections in my family and my community"
– Norman Brown
FAMM Board Member & Community Violence Interrupter
#ClemencyNow
November 19, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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Today, 54 people who received clemency from President Biden and the previous four administration sent a letter to President Biden urging him to lead with justice and mercy and grant clemency now! Clemency is his last opportunity to build a strong legacy on reform!

Read the full letter here!
November 25, 2024 at 6:19 PM
lexistv.bsky.social
Well, I've had my account for a while now. I guess I should post something.

Here are a few smiles for your timeline from Elle & me.
November 27, 2024 at 7:23 PM