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CRISIS INSIDE GEORGIA PRISON SYSTEM by Stephanie Navarrete

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 by WayneT Dowdy

We do not need bigger prisons!
We need:
✔️ A parole board that follows the law
✔️ Wardens who know how to run institutions without abuse
✔️ Leadership that values human life
✔️ Transparency and accountability

Invitation to Prisoners Who Want to Be Heard

Posted on November 6, 2025October 23, 2026 by WayneT Dowdy

The United States Supreme Court decided decades ago that the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. The Georgia Department of Correction ignores what the law dictates, unless drastic action gets taken against prison officials, as happened in the 80’s at the Georgia State Prison in Reidsville, Georgia.

Wayne T. Dowdy on An AMERICAN Absurdity

Posted on October 25, 2024February 3, 2026 by WayneT Dowdy

But having felony convictions do NOT prevent me from running for President of the most powerful country in the world, as is evident on the 2024 voting ballots, and former President Donald Trump’s recent felony convictions. Now that is absurd!

Adjusting to Society AFTER PRISON by Wayne T. Dowdy
I am doing well, though, but do not deny what I know: reintegrating is a day-by-day, step-by-step process. I am having to relearn social etiquette, such as being polite, which I did inside as well, because I refused to allow the prison experience to define me.
Happy Labor Day in the USA-2026
Pro-war, anti-war, anti-government, or whatever, in my opinion, those brave men and women deserve praise and to be honored; especially, the fallen men and women we celebrate on Memorial Day who gave their lives.
Happy Independence Day-250 Years of Freedom
Two and a half centuries ago, a group of brave individuals gathered in Philadelphia to ratify a document that declared a radical truth: that all people are created equal, endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
How I Reduce Electronic Security RISKS by Wayne T. Dowdy
I reduced my electronic security risks by consistently updating the different security apps I use for my phone and other electronic devices and platforms needed for me to participate in online activities. The YouTube video I link shows part of the process, where I recently learned to use Microsoft’s BitLocker to add passwords to external...
The Quiet Trade: Why the Sale of Prisoners’ Bodies Should Alarm Us All
by Rebecca Flynn/Justice Stride Why the Sale of Prisoners’ Bodies Should Alarm Us All In a society that claims to value human dignity, the idea that incarcerated people’s bodies can be sold after death should provoke serious discomfort. Yet in the United States, reports have surfaced over the years suggesting that remains of prisoners—often unclaimed—have...
Women’s History Month-2026
The fight continues until the day all women are treated equal. Let us remember each day to celebrate Women’s History, not just during the Month of March.
FastComet Promo by Wayne T. Dowdy
FastComet offers plans for large and small websites that includes those for single or multiple websites. StraightfromthePen.com is one of three websites hosted by FastComet.com that Wayne T. Dowdy has used for years and written multiple Five Star Reviews on Trustpilot.com.