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Fri Jul 25 2014 (Updated 07/27/14)
Santa Cruz Rally for California Hunger Strike Anniversary
Rallies Statewide Commemorate the Day 30,000 Prisoners Refused to Eat
On July 8, community members in Santa Cruz and around the state gathered to commemorate the one year anniversary of the California Hunger Strike. Sin Barras writes: "July 8, 2013 is a day we remember to never forget the torture the state of California willingly inflicts on human lives. On that day, 30,000 prisoners followed the lead of their fellow prisoners locked in solitary confinement and refused to eat. By one account, close to 100 people went without eating for 59 days before agreeing to eat in exchange for serious concessions from the California Department of Corrections."

"In Santa Cruz, at least 37 prisoners joined the statewide strike to protest the inhumane conditions they are forced to live in. At least 5 people have died in the local jail since August, and according to the recently released Grand Jury report, these deaths were preventable. We join this day of action to amplify the voices of those inside and continue organizing & educating with our community to end the violence of imprisonment".

"While certain changes have been made, we must carry forward the fight of the courageous hunger strikers until long-term solitary confinement is abolished in Santa Cruz and California."

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Previous Coverage: Supporting California and Santa Cruz Prison Hunger Strikers at 'Hunger for Justice' || Rallies and Demos Begin in Support of 2013 California Hunger Strikers
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