Armando Macias (CA)

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Every Separation is a Link

Please make a donation to support Minutes Before Six Two prisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with…

by Armando Macias (CA), Shawn Ali Bahrami (TX)

Armando Macias (CA) / California / Death Row / Essays / Everyday Life

Working Out

By Armando Macias I know a lot, I know a lot about life. I know it…

by Armando Macias (CA)

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Starving for Change

 By Armando Macias Why would anyone in his right mind want to starve himself? No food…

by Armando Macias (CA)

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The Ghosts of Christmas Past

Santa’s Toilet By Armando Macías Thump, thump, thump.  I feel the punches drive into my body…

by Armando Macias (CA)

Armando Macias (CA) / California / Death Row / Essays / Memories / Solitary Confinement

The Committee

By Armando Macias “Ay viene pa, ay viene pa, apurate, apurate, apuuuuuuurate!!!!!” (“Dad’s coming, Dad’s coming,…

by Armando Macias (CA)

Armando Macias (CA) / California / Death Row / Essays / Solitary Confinement

Inhumane Welcoming Society

By Armando Macias The drive from Orange County Jail was quiet, no one spoke, no radio,…

by Armando Macias (CA)

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Art and Poetry by Armando Macias

Running Water By Armando Macias Water collapses, flies apart then rejoins; as if never apart. Two…

by Armando Macias (CA)