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Freddy Medina
Freddy Medina is a writer currently incarcerated inside Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon, New York. A first generation Dominican American born in New York City, he rediscovered his lost passion for writing while incarcerated and went on to earn his associates and bachelors degrees from the Hudson Link for Higher Education Program and his masters from the New York Theological Seminary.
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Inflation Is Putting Food Out of Reach in New York Prisons
The confluence of rising commissary prices, stagnant wages, and a package ban are making basic items inaccessible.
April 11, 2023
The Real Way to Get Guns Out of Schools
Putting more police officers and metal detectors in schools won’t solve the crisis of youth gun violence. We need to invest in community-based programs to address the root causes of the violence.
January 24, 2022