MAMAS in the Media
MAMAs trains mama-survivors of state violence to public op-eds and participate in media and policy processes. Our collective members publish OpEDS and speak at press conferences like these as part of our work together.
Mothers of Victims of Police Don’t Want Your Pity. They Want Solidarity—and Justice.
By Nadine Naber, Published on
Ms. Magazine
Parents, advocates urge Pritzker to release inmates as prison coronavirus cases skyrocket
By Carlos Ballesteros, Published on Chicago Sun Times
Racism of Policing Resulted in the Torture and 18-Year Incarceration of My Son
By Rosemary Cade, Published on Truthout
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By Nadine Naber, Souzan Naser, and Johnaé Strong, Published on Abolition Journal

With My Child Incarcerated During a Pandemic, I Spend Mother’s Day in Fear
By Regina Russell, Published on Truthout

Commentary: Concern for Illinois inmates exposed to coronavirus
By Armanda Shackleford, Published on The State Journal-Register
COVID-19 and the Crisis of Death by Incarceration
Organized by Parole Illinois, Mamas Activating Movements for Abolitions and Solidarity (MAMAS), Chicago Votes, Chicago Torture Justice Center
Virtual Press Conference: Prison Is The Pandemic
Organized by Join Parole Illinois, Mothers Activating A Movement for Abolition and Solidarity (MAMAS), American Friends Service Committee–Chicago and LIV3.