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We want to live in safe, just, and healthy communities. We want to live in a world without cages.
09/26/2026
TODAY in Cleveland! đłď¸đś
Weâre bring out the best â music, food for the soul, and AND registering folks to this weekend!!
Share this and bring a friend â because weâre going LIVE on RealPower.TV during
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Today, Sept. 26
đ 966 E 105th St, , OH 44106
â° 1 PM to 5 PM
We know what itâs like to come home ready to work, get your own place, and move forward only to have your record come up before anyone even gets to know you.
You did your time. Youâre trying to do right. So why should one mistake keep following you forever?
Thatâs why weâre fighting to change the rules in Cleveland so having a record doesnât automatically shut you out of a job or a place to live.
If you know somebody whoâs been denied a job, housing, or an opportunity because of their past, send them this.
Your record is part of your story. It shouldnât be the whole story.
Comment âclassâ and weâll send you the petition. You can also click the link in our bio!
đ¤ŻâMost people donât even know theyâll struggle after prisonâ
Permanent punishments are *real* and theyâre keeping people in Cleveland out of finding job AND housing.
Taz, a Cleveland native isnât just his story but millions in .
Now heâs building power to restore citizenship for formerly incarcerated people with Building Freedom Ohio
If you gotta family or friend whoâs *permanent punishment* after , weâre gonna tell you how to fight back!
DM us if youâre ready! âźď¸
3.5% of the population. That's all it takes to win.
Harvard proved it. Ohio has 2 million of us directly impacted. The country has 90 million.
This is why we build. This is why we organize. This is why we fight.
Full citizenship isn't a dream. It's a demand.
đ The Loss of American Citizenship
đ Congratulations to our Executive Director, Fred Ward, recipient of the FICPFM Community Commitment Award!
A directly impacted leader, policy advocate, and community builder, Fred is creating pathways for people returning home to reclaim their dignity, build power, and thrive.
Thank you for your leadership and your unwavering commitment to stronger, more just communities across Ohio.
06/16/2026
Governor DeWine's announcement is proof that even longtime supporters of the death penalty can change when confronted with the facts.
But here's what keeps us going:
Every person on death row has a name. A story. A family waiting for them.
And every person returning home from prison deserves the same chance at redemption.
This is what happens when we organize, educate, and refuse to give up. Let's carry this momentum into reentry justice.
Victory is built in layers. Today we celebrate one. Tomorrow we build the next one.
05/05/2026
đłď¸ IF YOU HAVE A FELONY, YOU CAN VOTE IN OHIO. đłď¸
Letâs be clear: If youâre NOT currently incarcerated for a felony, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE.
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You CAN vote if youâre on probation or parole
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You CAN vote if youâre in a halfway house
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You CAN vote if youâre on community control
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You CAN vote if your case is still pending
Your voice matters. Your vote counts.
Polls are open TODAY 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM.
Donât let confusion silence you. Donât let anyone tell you otherwise. This is YOUR power.
â Questions about your voting rights or where to vote? Comment âvoteâ and weâll help you find your polling location or check your registration.
Your past doesnât define your future. Your VOTE does. đĽ
04/30/2026
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FACT: Local judges in Ohio work for you! Not the other way around!
Too many people justice-impacted families think they have no power in the courtroom
But the truth isâŚ
YOU control who sits on the bench, decides our fate, and shapes our community âźď¸âźď¸
You need to understand the rigged system and how to beat it â thatâs what our page is for đ
p.s. If you have a felony or misdemeanor, you can still vote on May 5. Comment FREE and weâll send your polling location đ
After an Ohio judge denied Ms. Shirleyâs son expungement without even looking him in the eye, she felt what millions feel in our courts: invisible.
She chose power instead.
Her story isnât unique. Itâs shared by countless Ohioans who refused to stay silent.
This Saturday, sheâs joining our candidate forum to look those judges in the eye and make sure her vote is educated.
Will we see you there? Sign up with the link in our bio or in our story.
Judicial elections are about our lives. Itâs about the decisions that shape what we have access to, what we go through, and what weâre up against every single day.
This Saturday, we change that.
Come hear directly from the candidates. Ask the questions that matter to you. Show up for yourself, your family, and your community.
This is your moment to be in it. Tell us youâre coming by signing up with the link in our bio or in our story.
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