Collateral sanctions enable the power structure to penalize those it deems “unworthy” and “undesirable.”
On May 19, Building Freedom Ohio (BFO), a division of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, will host a convening of formerly incarcerated persons in Cleveland focused on building political power and educating directly impacted individuals about political, legislative and voting strategies. As a returning citizen and BFO fellow, I’ll be attending the gathering with a sense of urgency.
