The Sword in the Pen: Advocacy in Action

Evaluating Justice in Today’s Society

image symbolizing a dynamic and evolving justice system rooted in empathy

Our justice system is not meant to be just a static set of laws. The application and pursuit of justice is a dynamic process that should evolve to meet the needs of all people and communities. Our call for justice is restorative, preventative, and rooted in empathy and empowerment. By addressing corruption and the root causes of inequality we intend to build a foundation for true justice in society.

1. The Law Being Used as a Tool for Oppression

In today’s society, the application of justice is often weaponized to maintain existing power structures. Laws disproportionately target and criminalize marginalized communities, stripping them of agency and perpetuating cycles of poverty and disenfranchisement.

What We Believe:

Justice should be about dismantling systemic inequities, not reinforcing them.
It is our responsibility to call out the misuse of justice systems to control and exploit, whenever we can, wherever we see it.

Empowering the Working Class

The Power of the People

Finding Camelot directly addresses systemic issues by offering a framework that empowers the working class to reclaim control over their labor, time, and well-being.

By reclaiming the right to own their labor and its value, workers can challenge a system designed to extract from them while offering little in return. The path forward lies in recognizing the inherent worth of every worker’s contribution and creating systems that prioritize people over profit.

2. Punishment vs. Prevention

The current justice system focuses heavily on punishment, often ignoring the root causes of crime, such as poverty, trauma, and lack of opportunity. This approach exacerbates social problems rather than solving them.

What We Believe:

Justice should prioritize prevention and rehabilitation over punishment.

3. Criminalizing Poverty

The current justice system disproportionately punishes the poor, criminalizing victimless behaviors, while allowing the wealthy to evade accountability for the same offenses by paying the court money.

What We Believe:

True justice must address the systemic theft of labor and resources from the working class. Record profits are stolen wages, and economic inequality fuels much of what is labeled as criminal behavior.
We can create a future where people are free from paycheck-to-paycheck survival by shifting power back to the working class and disrupting cycles of exploitation.

The Right to Liberty

Understanding the Consequences of Victimless Crime Laws

At Finding Camelot, we believe in pursuing liberty and that true justice serves the people—not systems of control.

Liberty is the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views.

The criminalization of victimless activities, such as drug possession, consensual sex work, or nonviolent protests, perpetuates a cycle of oppression that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, and severely impacts an individual's right to liberty. These laws are not about protecting society; they’re about maintaining power structures that thrive on punishment over prevention and control over compassion.

4. The Weaponization of Law Enforcement

Law enforcement is often used as a weapon to suppress dissent, disproportionately targeting communities of color, the poor, and those who challenge authority. This misuse erodes trust and perpetuates trauma.

What We Believe:

We reimagine a system of law enforcement that centers on community support, accountability, and de-escalation.
Awareness needs to be brought to the number of private citizens weaponizing law enforcement to settle personal disputes or enforce social biases.

5. Community Accountability vs. Institutional Punishment

The institutional justice system isolates offenders from their communities, often exacerbating feelings of alienation and reducing opportunities for genuine accountability and restoration.

What We Believe:

Justice should be restorative, focusing on repairing harm and fostering accountability within the community.
Communal decision-making and conflict resolution empowers individuals to address harm in ways that strengthen relationships rather than destroy them.

Logos Nostos: Returning to Reason

A Healed and Empowered Society

Finding Camelot is uniquely designed to foster emotional intelligence and heal generational trauma, offering a model for personal and communal transformation. The structure and values of the organization create a nurturing environment where members can reconnect with themselves and others, breaking harmful cycles and fostering resilience, empathy, and self-awareness.

By fostering emotional intelligence and addressing the root causes of generational trauma, Finding Camelot is laying the groundwork for a society where individuals are whole, relationships are harmonious, and the cycles of pain and disconnection are broken. This is not just about survival; it’s about creating a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

6. Access to Legal Resources

Access to justice is often limited by wealth and choice of representation. Public defenders are overburdened, and those without professional representation are frequently railroaded by a system designed to prioritize expediency over fairness.

What We Believe:

We advocate for equitable access to legal resources, regardless of representation.
We actively support individuals facing injustice, by providing resources and demanding accountability from the legal system.
We critique the prosecutorial focus on conviction rates rather than truth and fairness.

The Lady of the Lake

My Name is Cassandra

I have been a partial quadriplegic since July of 2011, right before my 29th birthday. My circumstances have led me to embrace an idea that I believe can reshape our world without requiring a single person to do anything that they don't want to; I call it Finding Camelot.

Finding Camelot is an initiative to improve the quality of life for the working class by:

Advocating for fundamental liberties
Fostering a sense of community

We aim to address economic and social challenges by:

Providing affordable, well-thought-out housing solutions in shared living environments
Focusing on integrating into and improving existing communities rather than creating isolated ones.

The organization operates by offering members private rooms within communal houses, each adapted to meet the unique demands of shared living. Membership options include basic and deluxe plans. Deluxe members, for instance, have greater participation in household decision-making and leadership roles, fostering democratic management within the households.

One of our standout approaches is how we handle privacy as a valued commodity.

Members earn room credits based on their membership fee.
Dependents are housed communally with structured independence tailored to their age, helping them grow while respecting their needs for both care and autonomy.

Finding Camelot also supports dependents and families through programs like CareShare, a cooperative childcare rotation, and emphasizes a prevention-over-punishment approach in broader social and legal advocacy. This philosophy stems from my personal experiences and vision of creating a society that values care, growth, and opportunity for all.

Photo by

Helen Cheng

Pontus Wellgraf