Alabama prison strike info via In Contempt:
https://incontempt.noblogs.org/2026/02/17/in-contempt-4/#call
Imprisoned Black gay anarchist Michael Kimble issued a statement with specific updates and action items to support those fighting at Ventress Correctional Facility:
On February 8th, 2026 Prisoners in the State of Alabama are doing it again! The Free Alabama Movement [FAM] made the call for prisoners to shut this shit down and prisoners throughout the state is answering this call to action on February 8th by refusing to participate in their own exploitation and oppression. There will be no work [slave labor].
The demands from prisoners at the prison I’m being held captive in [Ventress Correctional Facility] are:
Total abolition of prisons, elimination of LWOP sentences [life without possibility of parole] and the death penalty.
We refuse to continue playing a part in our own slavery, exploitation and oppression by withholding our labor power. Join us by being creative and fighting to abolish prisons. Some suggestions for those out in minimum kustody [so-called free-world]:
Banner drops
Agitation and education
Hold a screening of the documentary “The Alabama Solution”
Graffiti
Write a prisoner
Direct action
The state of Alabama Department of Corrections has already begun to attempt to derail the work strike by weaponizing food and limiting the amount of food prisoners can purchase from the commissary, and bird feeding us.
This morning we were served a small portion of soupy oatmeal, one slice of bread and a spoonful of jelly, and a spoonful of gravy. For lunch we were served one fish patty, one slice of bread, a spoonful of English peas.
We also suggest that you call and demand that we be given full, nutritious meals.
Ventress Correctional Facility Warden Karen Williams: 334-775-3331 Ext. 101
ADOC Commissioner’s Office 334-353-3870
ADOC Main Number 334-353-3883
Sample Script: “Hello, I am calling out of concern that over the past week, Ventress Correctional Facility has been weaponizing food by reducing what is included with each meal, as well as limiting food that can be bought at commissary. We demand that they be given full, nutritious meals at all times, and full access to commissary.”
Submitted anonyomusly.