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Articles by Tina Lunney
‘I’m Only Getting a Second Chance if Laws Change’
This story is part of Locked Out, a special series from PJP about voting, politics and democracy behind bars. Click here to read more. Incarcerated since 1996, I’ve learned the hard way that politics controls my life. As a lifer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a state with notoriously harsh sentencing laws, I will only get a second chance if laws change.
How to build a Snowman in prison
Prison journalism: How to build a Snowman in prisonHoliday decorating can be done with commissary materials and a good dose of creativity. by Prison Journalism Project 29-11-2023 15:48 in Prison Journalism How to Build a Snowman in Prison Image by Pexels Holidays are often lonely for those of us in prison. When a new person comes to my prison, many of us will try to take them under our wing. We know what it is like to miss family and friends.
A Vegetarian Thanksgiving — From Prison
Prison Journalism Project trains incarcerated writers to become journalists and publishes their stories. Subscribe to Inside Story to receive exclusive behind-the-scene looks at our best stories, as well as author profiles and other insights. Every day you have to improvise with prison food, especially if you’re a vegetarian. The vegetables we receive, for example, are often soggy and overcooked, devoid of nutrients. So you end up just trying to make them taste better.
New Jersey Prison Allows Residents to Order Outside Food
An incentive program in New Jersey allows you to order up to 40 pounds of outside food. Deciding what goes into that box is as tough as it is mouthwatering. Everyone has a favorite food or dinner that brings fond memories of childhood or family traditions. Food comforts us and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside. Close your eyes and think of your favorite food. Just the thought of it makes you hungry. You plan when you’re going to eat it and what you’re going to drink with it.
How I Make My Prison Festive for the Holidays
Skip to content Holidays are often lonely for those of us in prison. When a new person comes to my prison, many of us will try to take them under our wing. We know what it is like to miss family and friends. One woman in our prison is particularly creative and has made the holidays special for many of us. Allow me to share some of her creative ideas with you. There are no bright colors in prison, so we use our limited resources to make it festive for Christmas.
Easy Snack Hacks to Make Your Own (Tasty) Prison Food
I recently watched a cooking show called “MasterChef” and the main assignment for participants was to make a meal out of ingredients found in a gas station. They used corn chips, potato chips, soda and even gummy bears. I thought, “Oh my gosh, that is what we do in prison when we cook.” In prison, our resources are lacking. You have to improvise with things you would have never dreamed of using before. In New Jersey women’s prisons, we have microwaves to cook and heat our food.
Blue Wall of Silence Protects Police Officers, Blocks Mentally Ill From Justice
Photo by Spenser Young on Unsplash As a child, I was taught police officers follow the law and protect citizens because that’s their civic duty and oath. My father worked as a police officer in the Newark Police Department for more than 19 years. Other family members have worked in the Newark Police Department in administrative roles and all the way up in the ranks. I looked up to law enforcement with admiration and respect. They held honor.
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