Manifestos of Resistance

Manifesto: A bold, public declaration of intentions, motives, and views—unapologetically proclaiming truth to power.

Welcome to the Manifestos of Resistance, a powerful platform amplifying the unyielding voices and unified demands of incarcerated people fighting for justice inside Washington State's prisons.

Here, you'll discover the core principles and urgent declarations that fuel Jailhouse Lawyers Speak Northwest. These manifestos lay bare the brutal realities of life behind bars—overcrowding, neglect, repression—and demand profound systemic change. They are not mere words; they are rallying cries for human dignity, fundamental rights, and true rehabilitation.

As more manifestos emerge, each one builds on our shared struggle, rooted in peaceful protest—a constitutional right that prisons unjustly deny. We draw strength from history's lessons of unity against oppression, from hunger strikes that forced improvements to ongoing battles for the right to assemble and petition without retaliation.

We urge you: Dive into these declarations. Feel the urgency of our fight against the prison-industrial complex. Understand our pain, embrace our vision, and stand with us. Together, we can dismantle injustice and build a system that honors humanity for all. Join the resistance—your voice can help echo ours beyond these walls.