Ines Aubert: Marla, can you tell us in short who you are? Marla Moffet: In the role of Managing Editor of the online newsletter for our nonprofit Unconditional Freedom (unconditionalfreedom.org), I first came across Don’s work when he won a contest that we ran with our program participants on Dea...

Freedom is an illusion. And not a particularly good one. Like a mediocre magician playing at wowing the audience, its true nature has more in common with the sleight of hand. We are always fascinated by the shiny object, the trending topic, or the outrage of the moment. But it’s a shell game to k...

How have I turned pain into something beautiful, something that holds value to society? Something that connects us to one another? No dipping your toe into the water to see how cold it may be, nor wading in a little at a time… just jump right into the deep end, huh? Alright then: I guess the easi...

I woke up in the darkest, loneliest place in my life both figuratively and literally. I was 30 years old, addicted to drugs, had burned all my bridges, lost everything, and found myself on Death Row. I was at a breaking point, or what some people call the “dark night of the soul.” But, ironically...

Doin’ life in prison You ain’t got nothin’ but time Distractions nowhere to be found With nowhere to hide. I find myself on the ground Reflecting on my life All I see is me, myself, and I. Humbling myself now I can see how God Led me through each and every one of those achievements. Everything ha...