Leo Alexander

Leo has been writing for 20+ years. He’s an avid scuba diver and science junkie. He teaches math and science.

Rooting Phones: A Prisoner’s Guide

In Georgia’s prisons, cell phone access has become a vital lifeline for inmates seeking to communicate, report abuse, and even safeguard their health. Yet the Georgia Department of Corrections is aggressively implementing Managed Access Systems (MAS) designed to shut down unauthorized devices and silence dissent. For those determined to bypass these restrictions, rooting a phone can be a game‑changer.

Rooting essentially unlocks the full potential of your device, giving you the power to disable or circumvent MAS protocols. Among the myriad Android devices available, unlocked Google Pixel and OnePlus models stand out as the easiest to root—thanks to their openly available bootloader unlock options, robust developer support, and minimal bloatware. By contrast, Samsung phones, particularly carrier-locked U.S. models, remain notoriously difficult to root due to permanent bootloader locks and advanced security features like Knox.

This guide lays out step‑by‑step methods tailored for inmates using tools available on devices like the JP5 or JP6 tablets running Ubuntu Linux 14.04. With these instructions, you’ll learn how to transform a Pixel or OnePlus phone into a powerful tool to defeat the MAS systems, restore your communication rights, and reclaim a measure of autonomy in a system designed to silence you.

Georgia’s Cell Phone Crackdown: Security or Silence?

Georgia is blocking cell phones in prisons—but at what cost? Cutting off communication won’t stop gangs, but it will silence whistleblowers, fuel violence, and hide corruption. Is this about security or control? Demand transparency before it’s too late! #PrisonReform #Justice

Punishment for Profit: How Georgia’s Justice System Makes Millions

In Georgia, being poor, mentally ill, or struggling with addiction isn’t just hard—it’s a crime. Instead of offering help, the justice system funnels thousands into prison for minor offenses, all while private companies and politicians profit. It’s not about safety—it’s about money.

Left for Dead: The Tragic Story of Jamie Shahan

Jamie Shahan was sentenced to five years, but at Washington State Prison, his punishment became a death sentence in everything but name. Beaten, hospitalized, and left on life support—his mother fights for answers while the prison covers its tracks. How much more suffering will Georgia’s prison system ignore?

From Kangaroo Courts to Chaos: Georgia’s Prison Crisis

Georgia’s prison system isn’t failing by accident—it’s built for brutality, where violence thrives, and justice is just a myth.

Violence is ignored, gang control is unchecked, and the disciplinary system punishes the weak while protecting the strong. Inmates who report attacks are thrown into solitary, while their attackers remain free.

The Department of Corrections refuses to enforce its own policies, allowing chaos to thrive. This must change.

Learn how Georgia’s prisons create violence instead of preventing it—and how you can help demand reform.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: You WILL be Found Guilty

1 out of every 7 adults in Georgia are convicted felons. With the highest felony conviction rate in the nation, this isn’t just a statistic—it’s a warning sign. Something is terribly wrong with Georgia’s justice system.

Fixing Georgia’s Parole System: The Ultimate Plan for Justice

Georgia’s prison system is failing, driven by a parole board that perpetuates injustice through bias, lack of transparency, and arbitrary decisions. This broken system has fueled violence, overcrowding, and catastrophic deaths across the Georgia Department of Corrections, leaving inmates without hope and families in despair. This article explores the urgent need for reform, highlighting the transparency measures proposed in Senate Bill 25 and advocating for a bold new model that ties parole to rehabilitation and accountability. By fixing Georgia’s parole system, we can restore fairness, reduce recidivism, and create a pathway to justice for all.