Secrets from a Prison Cell

Prisons don’t like for volunteers to come to prisons to teach classes because they demonstrate a level of concern and care that the paid staff do not. So administrations make it almost impossible for willing volunteers to enter prisons, because the truth they see hurts

Tennessee wants to push gays back into the closet and nail it shut. Check out Tony's latest story about Tennessee's proposed legislation. filtermag.org/tennessee-lgbt…

In this incarcerated village I am a number - to most in the world this is all I will ever be, a few digits, like a bar code on a cracker box - a meaningless existence. But I am more - a writer, a poet, a friend, a child of God. I am not just the product of my worst memories

Tennessee prison and inmates want body cams. But the commissioner does not. Read Tony's latest revealing filtermag.org/tennessee-pris…

I want to embrace Fall - releasing the baggage built up, let it fall. May Winter freeze out new problems trying to get in. Until Spring brings new life, new hope. We can learn from nature how to deal with LIFE. Hope is one thing the state can't take away from the incarcerated

When prisons ban visitors with felony records, Everybody loses. Check my latest article @Filtermag_org filtermag.org/prison-visits-…

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Do you support this man? YES or NO? It's a simple question

Tennessee prisons TRICOR workers get the shaft. Check out Tony's latest story. filtermag.org/tricor-tenness…

Tony Vick and I are writing a story about the advocates that participate in the vigils around executions. We would very much like your permission to use your experience in the story. You can email your thoughts or questions to me at jeffnoland64@gmail.com

I can see this beautiful horizon just past the razor wire from my cell window. Sometimes deer & turkeys mill about on the green hills. It's ironic that God's creatures are on both sides of the fence. How I would love to trade for just a day & run wild like I was young again

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What are the chances you'd vote for JD Vance for President in 2028? A. 100% B. 50% C. 25% D. 0%

Police & cages don't keep us safe. Health care, education, income, food, mental health care, housing - these help keep us safe. Safety means reinvesting in our communities.

The job of prison guard has turned into one that is as bad as being a prisoner. Check out Tony's latest article. filtermag.org/prison-correct…

A new prison guard ask me, an old head convict, what's my best advice for him? I told him to simply be kind & respectful. You don't know what battles the person you are in front of has or is facing. Don't be the person who makes him snap just by being an asshole.

Check out my latest article. On the problem with Sex OffenderRegistry @Filtermag_org filtermag.org/sex-offender-r…

As gang power Expands, Protective Custody in Prisons Is Changing filtermag.org/prison-protect…

@TheSports_Shift Steve Beuerlein

It's hard for those who are or have been incarcerated to talk to loved ones about their experiences. That's why we wrote this book, to put words to emotions, & provide a resource guide to navigate the injustice system. We pray so! wipfandstock.com/9781666766059/…

If I sent a child to school for 12 yrs and he never opened a book, I wouldn't expect him to read. We're sent to prison for yrs and yrs , no rehabilitation or real training or help, and when released expected to stay out and be successful. NOT LOGICAL

A lot of people in prison commit suicide during Christmas. Thoughts of family, tradition, children, get too emotional to deal with. I've always used this time to intentionally grieve, for the pain I caused, my victims. Doing so makes my sadness purposeful & easier for me mentally

Things I'm thankful? That's an easy question 🤔 Happy Thanksgiving to all!