Tag Archives: Force-feeding

50 Days Without Food: The California Prison Hunger Strike Explained

Posted on August 28, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Maggie Caldwell and Josh Harkinson Monday marked the 50th day of a massive hunger strike in California prisons. The strike initially involved some 30,000 fasting inmates; some 42 of them are still refusing to eat, putting themselves at extremely … Continue reading →

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California to force-feed hunger-striking prisoners

Posted on August 20, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Al Jazeera and The Associated Press A federal judge has approved a request from California and federal officials to force-feed inmates participating in an ongoing hunger strike now entering its seventh week if necessary. The process, which prison officials … Continue reading →

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Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) foce fed under Guantanamo Bay Standards

Posted on July 9, 2013 by The Soul Brother

This video is horrifying! Even though the prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay did commit a horrible crime and are on a hunger strike, this example of force feeding can also be considered a form of torture. This video is not for … Continue reading →

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