Thread by @_CharlesPreston

I have something to tell y'all.

My job @injusticewatch is sending copies of our judicial election guide to 1000+ voters in the Cook County Jail.

You can help us get our guide to folks in the county with a donation today. (Please read the entire thread)
injusticewatch.org/donate/

If you donate $25 or more, you'll receive a set of beautiful postcards, pictured below. We commissioned the art from local artists, including a couple from Stateville Prison thanks to @ArtsPrison.

But let me tell you why this important (see next tweet)
injusticewatch.org/donate/

Groups like @ChicagoVotes were funamental to passing SB2090 (which ensured voters who are eligible and incarcerated have access to the ballot, making CCJ the first jail in the country a polling location, and folks in the re-entry process able to receive voter education).

Imagine the incarcerated being able to vote on judges, elected officials who determine cases and sentencing. Imagine if they are able to receive the education needed to make a more informed decision on each judge up for retention.

We no longer have to imagine; it's happening.

Personally, I'm proud of this effort. I don't hold it as revolutionary, but giving the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated the information to empower their political decision-making matters to me.

It doesn't come cheap because of capitalism.
Donate: injusticewatch.org/donate/