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Drop LWOP New England Restoring hope to incarcerated people serving extreme prison sentences in the six New England states (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).

At the heart of true justice is the belief that human beings are capable of profound change. 🌱✨Yet every single day, ext...
10/06/2026

At the heart of true justice is the belief that human beings are capable of profound change. 🌱✨

Yet every single day, extreme prison sentences operate under the opposite premise: that no matter how much a person transforms, mentors others, or repairs harm, they must die behind bars.

Did you know? A person sentenced to Life Without Parole (LWOP) can spend decades doing the hard work of accountability without ever receiving a single opportunity for parole review. ⏳

To break the silence around extreme sentencing, Drop LWOP New England is proud to join over 20 partner organizations nationwide to announce the inaugural National Life Without Parole Awareness Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026. 🕊️

We cannot do this without you. Stand with us, demand proportional justice, and affirm that no one is beyond redemption.

👉 Join us for virtual action by clicking the link:
🔗 https://www.droplwopnewengland.org/national-lwop-awareness-day

(Swipe through the photos above to read words from our co-founder Steven Quinlan and see our incredible coalition of national co-sponsors! Please share this post to help us spread the word!) 📢💙

Okay, yes - this picture is 100% AI-generated! 🤖🎨 But while the cartoon is artificial, the party, the free pizza, and th...
07/24/2026

Okay, yes - this picture is 100% AI-generated! 🤖🎨 But while the cartoon is artificial, the party, the free pizza, and the massive stack of mail are very real! 🍕🎂✉️

We’re gathering in person at Social Enterprise Greenhouse in Providence to celebrate our incredible summer interns and stuff envelopes for our latest newsletter issue!

📄Every article in our newsletter is written entirely by incarcerated individuals serving life sentences, bringing crucial voices and insights from the inside directly to our community.

Whether you can drop in for 15 minutes or stay for a slice and the full afternoon, we’d love your help getting these issues out the door!

📍WHERE: Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) – 10 Davol Sq., Providence, RI

🗓️WHEN: Tuesday, August 4 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🍕PERKS: Free pizza, cake, and great conversation

🤝Open to all - friends welcome!

👉RSVP using the link to let us know you’re coming! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3a4atyw

07/02/2026

We have always been a work in progress. 🇺🇸✨

Spending some time ahead of the holiday weekend reading Ben Rhodes’ brand new book, "All We Say."📚Tracing our history through 15 pivotal speeches is a powerful reminder of what true patriotism actually looks like. 🇺🇸

The truth is, this country was built by deeply flawed individuals seeking a second chance.🌱 Many had done bad things before they arrived, and many made severe mistakes after they got here (including slavery). But they believed in our capacity to change, and they stood for grand ideals.🗽

True patriotism isn't about pretending we are perfect. It’s about having the courage to own both our heavy history and our incredible potential together.🤝

My fight to end extreme prison sentences and drop LWOP is born entirely out of this American promise. It inherits the bravery and stamina of ancestors who knew what it meant to need grace.✨

Believing in the possibility of redemption is an inherently patriotic act, because it insists that no one is disposable.🕊️

Join us in this active fight for justice. This holiday weekend, consider supporting our mission to bring true redemption to our legal system. Donate to www.droplwopnewengland.org 🏛️💸

These pages are a reminder to never give up on our shared potential. We are still writing this story.📝❤️

06/25/2026

Behind the walls, looking forward.🌲

I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately, but my heart and mind have been completely full!❤️‍🔥Tuesday, I had the absolute privilege of spending the afternoon inside the Maine State Prison for men at a beautiful Juneteenth celebration hosted by Foster Bates. 🎉🤝

Being in Maine - which is still the only state in New England without a parole system - made me think deeply about what "freedom" and "equality" actually mean in practice. ⚖️ Delayed justice is a reality we face every day. ⏳

For too long, the word patriotism has been hijacked by a loud group of people trying to freeze our progress in place. But true patriotism isn't about looking backward. It’s about radical accountability!✨It’s about demanding that our modern legal system finally lives up to the aspirational promises of equal protection and human dignity that this country was supposed to stand for from the very beginning. 🇺🇸📜

Demanding avenues for redemption and fighting extreme prison sentences isn't anti-American. 🙅🏼‍♀️ It is fundamentally, deeply patriotic. ❤️🤍💙

This Juneteenth season, let's celebrate how far we've come, but let's also recommit to the heavy lifting ahead. 💪🏼 Let's keep moving forward together, no matter how hard the fight gets!🕊️

05/08/2026

It’s not just about passing a bill; it’s about passing a bill that actually matters. 🏛️

The Connecticut Survivors Justice Act didn't move forward this session, but we aren't walking away with our heads down. We’re walking away with our integrity intact because we refused to put our name on a version of "justice" that was whittled down to nothing. 🚫

Survivors deserve "musts," not just "maybes." To our coalition and everyone who fought with us: thank you. ❤️ We’re taking a moment to rest and regroup, but this story is far from over. 🕯️

04/20/2026

🚨THE FINAL SPRINT IS HERE!🚨

We have until May 6th to make the Survivors Justice Act law in Connecticut. We aren't just asking for a vote; we’re asking for justice for survivors who have been silenced for too long.

ACTION NEEDED: 1️⃣ Find your legislator (link in script).
2️⃣ Call them.
3️⃣ Tell them to support HB 5306 (script link below!)

Let’s make sure they return from recess ready to vote YES. ✊✨

LINK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DIURd9eiYQzptJxuBr63vgEbLAM7B3L9Hm9moB4pno8/edit?tab=t.0

04/15/2026

Okay, let’s try this one more time! ☀️🎬 I may have graduated with a doctorate, but I clearly failed 'Outdoor Videography.'

Technical difficulties aside, April is Fair Chance Month. We’re working to ensure that those serving extreme sentences aren't left behind. We believe in the power of the human spirit to change - if only given the opportunity.

Please watch, share, and if you can, donate to help us continue this work! 🕊️

➡️ Donate here: www.droplwopnewengland.org/donate

‼️Less than 14 days to get the CT Survivors Justice Act PASSED! Call your CT legislator NOW! 💜
04/09/2026

‼️Less than 14 days to get the CT Survivors Justice Act PASSED! Call your CT legislator NOW! 💜

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