A new report from @lionessjiwa.bsky.social and @txcivilrights.bsky.social reveals the systemic neglect of reproductive and women’s healthcare in Texas prisons and jails. Nearly 200 incarcerated women reported a lack of access to medical care, menstrual supplies, and dehumanizing treatment by staff.

Read it again.

Last week, Rep. Josey Garcia honored Lioness and other powerful advocacy groups on the House floor for our work in Bexar County. Angel, Destiny and Lori stood not as just survivors of the system but as changemakers! 🔥

The Texas House passed Friday a measure requiring prisons to have air conditioning by the end of 2032. The bill will now face its last hurdle in the state Senate.

Our members face systemic medical neglect, from lack of menstrual supplies to traumatic pregnancy and postpartum experiences. Check out our report: www.lionessjiwa.org/publications...

Chanel Jones, our Director of Programming, reminds us that true second chances mean leaving judgment at the door. Too many employers and landlords offer "second chances" while still holding past incarceration against people trying to rebuild their lives. We’re fighting to change that.

We are not disposable or lost causes. Thank you to those who have never given up on us.

About 1 in 12 youth held for a criminal or delinquent offense is locked in an adult jail or prison, and most of the others are held in juvenile facilities that look and operate a lot like prisons and jails. The carceral system is not a place for children.

🎬 You’re invited! Join us for a powerful free screening of In Their Hands. This film shines a light on how parole decisions are shaped by politics & power. 📍 Austin Community College – Highland Campus Tuesday, April 29 5:30–8:30 PM CST 🎟️ Reserve your FREE ticket: bit.ly/InTheirHandsScreening

As organizational plaintiffs we remain hopeful that legislators will allocate the funding needed this session to bring relief to incarcerated people and staff in Texas prisons.

Breaking: A federal judge ruled that housing Texas prison inmates in sweltering facilities that lack air conditioning is unconstitutional, but declined to order the Texas Department of Justice to immediately install temporary or permanent air conditioning.

Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth & political power! Historically, women have created community-based solutions that improve our lives. Often, these solutions ensure that all voices are reflected in decision making. Leaders like @replsimon.bsky.social are making a safe and just democracy possible.

Our inside member Xandan Gulley describes the use of tasers on people incarcerated in women's facilities. A must read!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Her Voice, Her Justice rally at the Texas Capital! Community is our resistance and resilience!

This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re rallying for justice, freedom & the power of system-impacted women! 💜✨ 🗓️ March 8 | 12-2 PM 📍 Texas State Capitol - South Steps Join us to demand change & celebrate resilience!

We aren't backing down.