Since he’s been home, Matthew Rushin has been learning a lot about autistic culture and seeing how many people are out there who are so similar to him. Here, he explores bridging communication gaps between autistic people and non-autistic people.
Chief Neudigate, I have read as much about you as I can find, and what I have seen has been positive. You seem to be
Matthew Rushin received a pardon, but justice was not served. He’s still in prison and has COVID, and is scared and alone. He should be released to get the care he needs.
After a long and emotional fight, a pardon has been issued for Matthew Rushin, a Black autistic man who was sentenced to fifty years for a car accident.
In response to the public outrage, the Commonwealth Attorney of Virginia Beach wrote a letter asking that Matthew Rushin not be pardoned. Stolle accused those calling for Matthew’s release of being removed from the facts. Here are the facts.
Lavern Rushin, Matthew Rushin’s mother’s, gives advice to parents who are worried that their children will experience similar tragedy.
Black Lives Matter 757 were the first to pick up advocacy for Matthew Rushin, and they have continued to stand up to the racist and ableist system despite militarized police action against them.
Sumayya Hasan puts together a collage of posts and videos that happened to wish Matthew Rushin a happy 22nd birthday and to ask Governor Northam to pardon him.
Today, August 4, is Matthew Rushin’s birthday. As a call to action, we’re asking that anyone who wants to participate post a photo or video on any social media platform wishing Matthew a happy birthday and tagging it #GiftMatthewFreedom
Did Matthew Rushin attempt suicide without concern for innocent lives? Look at the evidence the police don’t want you to see, and decide for yourself.
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