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Alabama Prisoners Speak + JJ Ayers of Winnemucca Indian Colony
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This week on the show, we featured 2 segments: a chat with Michael Kimble & Gerald Griffin about conditions in Donaldson CF prison in Alabama; and Jim J. Ayers, a 42 year resident in 6 generations of lineage at Winnemucca Indian Colony facing eviction by the Tribal Council.
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Conditions at Donaldson Prison in AlabamaFirst up, anarchist prisoner Michael Kimble and his friend Gerald Griffin talk about the current situation at William E Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama. Following the pause of prisoner work stoppages in October of this year, Gerald and Michael talk about violence at the institution, overcrowding and under staffing, lack of medical care, mistreatment of gay and other marginalized prisoners and other, hard topics. There is mention of extortion, violence, drug use, homophobia and other topics, so listener discretion is advised. You can information on how to get in touch with Michael and Gerald in the show notes, as well as Michael's blog AnarchyLive , and we'll be mailing out the latest Fire Ant Journal and our past interviews with Michael Kimble (5/19/2019 & 12/28/2015).
Michael Kimble #138017 William E. Donaldson Correctional 100 Warrior Ln Bessemer, AL 35023
Gerald Griffin #247505
William E. Donaldson Correctional 100 Warrior Ln Bessemer, AL 35023
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Jim J. Ayers Resists Eviction at Winnemucca Indian ColonyThen, we return to t