Saving the Men at Tamms: Tamms Year Ten

Tamms Year Ten, an organization working to stop the "shock treatment" and torture of prisoners by the Illinois Department of Corrections has finally got a bill passed to improve the living conditions of Tamms Supermax Penitentiary Prisoners. The incredible work of this coalition of families, artists, educators, and now even some politicians has the potential to change the lives of the men in Tamms from utter degradation and humiliation towards dignity and possibility. According to the Tamms Year Ten website, the issue became popular at the legislature not because of major media but because of grassroots activism, people calling their representatives, attending hearings, and countless other individual acts. The inspirational actions of Tamms Year Ten demonstrates that people can make an impact. The Illinois Department of Corrections is gearing up to fight the people's efforts. Supporting Tamms Year Ten and Bill HB 6651 will go a long ways to ensuring that the men of Tamms no longer face state torture.