Kevin “Rashid” Johnson’s account of retaliation and censorship at Keen Mountain, in the wake of his speaking out on the conditions at Red Onion.
Trump, Youngkin & ICE: Hands Off Our Immigrant Communities!
The Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality strongly condemn the many executive orders issued by the Trump administration that aim to intimidate, criminalize and threaten the livelihood of immigrant communities in the United States.
The real roots of the ‘Border Crisis’
Despite the great risks to life and limb and the fierce repression promoted by both major political parties, millions of people are still trying to enter the United States, in search of a better life for themselves and their families. Why, and how did it get like this?
Updates and Announcements: January 13, 2025
The Updates & Announcements newsletter for January 13, 2025.
Updates and Announcements: January 1, 2025
The Updates & Announcements newsletter for January 1, 2025. This newsletter contains the announcement of the January 8th Rally to Shut Down Red Onion and Wallens Ridge.
Updates and Announcements: Crisis at Red Onion
Updates and announcements for December 10, 2024. These primarily relate to the crisis at Red Onion Supermax.
Crisis at Red Onion Meeting Recording
On December 7th, 2024, a community meeting sponsored by the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality was held in Richmond, Virginia, in response to the self-immolation by men held at Red Onion State Prison. More than 100 people attended. The meeting was recorded and can be viewed via Facebook.
The Virginia Defender 