Rene and Cody are seeking employment after being freed but are burdened with restitution fees. They seek donations through a GoFundMe page. Rene, a journalist and activist, faces financial struggles and the threat of re-imprisonment due to restitution payments. Their partner, Ángel, is in prison and facing deportation. Despite these challenges, they remain committed to activism. Support for co-defendant MJ can be extended through CashApp donations to $JohnLungaho.
Category Archives: Rene Records
Happy Freedom Day, Rene!
Rene is grateful for the support and donations received, and is on the way to a halfway house. She emphasizes the importance of supporting her co-defendants. She advocates for the release of all political prisoners. Updates from Rene to follow.
Rene Records #12
Rene, a queer Korean journalist, sex worker, and political prisoner, is currently incarcerated in a federal prison in Alabama. She is fundraising for her commissary and to support a reading group for political prisoners. A close friend, Grandma Peggy, who has leukemia, needs surgery. Despite not being religious, Rene is praying for her and asking others to do the same.
Rene Records #11
Rene, a currently incarcerated political prisoner in Alabama, shares insights into the vibrant but resourceful LGBTQ+ culture within women’s prisons. The lack of traditional means of self-expression prompts creative methods of flaunting identities. Rene also sheds light on the stark differences between LGBTQ+ dynamics in men’s versus women’s prisons. LGBTQ+ art and identity are prevalent despite the limitations.
Rene Records #10
Rene, a political prisoner at Alabama’s federal prison, is seeking support for a commissary fundraiser. She shares alarming accounts of medical neglect and mistreatment within the prison, highlighting the death of Hazel McGary and the fear prisoners face in seeking medical help. Rene advocates for harm reduction and basic human rights in prison healthcare.
Rene Records #9
Rene, a political prisoner in Alabama, shares concerns about a potential COVID outbreak at the nearby FCI and the risk of transmission to her minimum-security prison camp due to shared staff. She questions the lack of precautions, suspecting political influences on the officers’ behavior. Fundraising details are also provided.
Rene Records #8
Rene, an incarcerated political prisoner at an Alabama federal prison, seeks support for her commissary fundraiser and reading group. The book club, based at Aliceville Prison Camp, recently discussed “Two or Three Things I Know for Sure” and plans to read “Bastard Out of Carolina” and “Corrections in Ink.” Rene, a queer Korean journalist and sex worker, can be supported through various platforms.
Rene Records #7
Rene, an incarcerated journalist and political prisoner, shares her perspective on the dehumanizing nature of prison labels and her longing for freedom. She dreams of diverse experiences, from activism to love and motherhood, emphasizing the humanity within prisons. Her desire for messy, imperfect freedom reflects the multifaceted nature of those behind bars.
Rene Records #6
This is a guest blog post by Rene, an incarcerated political prisoner in Alabama, sharing her experience in prison. She details the physical and emotional toll, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of women in prison. She emphasizes their strength and the support needed for her and fellow political prisoners.
Rene Records #5
Rene, a political prisoner, reflects on her time in federal prison, describing the intense challenges and the flawed systems within the facility. Despite an impending release to a halfway house, she remains wary of ongoing probation and societal stigma as a felon. She sheds light on the institutional shortcomings that perpetuate oppression and inequality, emphasizing the need for systemic change.
Rene Records #4
Rene, a queer Korean journalist, sex worker, and political prisoner currently incarcerated in a federal prison in Alabama, is seeking support for her commissary fundraiser. You can also back her writing and support her co-defendants. She has contributed to publications such as Autostraddle, Truthout, and ThoughtCatalog.
Rene Records #3
Rene, a queer Korean journalist and political prisoner in Alabama, organizes a book club and fundraising efforts to support her reading group and fellow prisoners. Despite minimal support from staff, the club is a source of fulfillment and support for Rene and her friends. They are currently reading books by authors such as Dorothy Allison, Celeste Ng, and Octavia Butler.
Rene Records #2
Rene, an incarcerated political prisoner, shares her experiences from federal prison where she encounters fellow inmates with unjustly long sentences and discriminatory treatment. She emphasizes the need for complete decriminalization of drugs and sex work, while advocating for a world free from exploitation and oppression. Rene’s powerful narrative challenges misconceptions and calls for abolition of capitalism and oppressive systems.
Debuting “Rene Records”!
“Rene Records” is a series sharing writings & updates from Rene, incarcerated journalist and activist. She details creative solutions in prison, such as makeshift workout equipment and household items. Rene’s reading group explores powerful works like ‘We Do This ‘Til We Free Us’ and plans to read nonfiction next. Support Rene’s journalism and comrades.