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Apr. 10, 2019 11:00 am
Race and exclusion in Philadelphia: Snapshots from the last 100 years – Part II
Guest columnists Eric Hartman and Stephanie Keene trace the 100-year history of exclusion and racism in Philadelphia, which they say explains today's poverty and life expectancy gaps. Part II of a two-part story.
purpose
Mar. 31, 2017 12:52 pm
A big coalition of activists is pushing Philly’s DA candidates further left
Media Mobilizing Project, Project HOME, Color of Change, the ACLU and more have come together to organize for a "just district attorney."
purpose
Dec. 13, 2016 8:08 am
How this federal ‘family only’ prison policy is playing out in Philly
Prison visits are proven to reduce recidivism rates, but a new federal policy is keeping inmates from their loved ones. Philly criminal defense attorney Dana Bazelon explains how for Vox.
people
Dec. 12, 2016 10:25 am
Bill Cobb is now on the board of the Defender Association
The nonprofit founder brings important perspective as a reentrant and advocate for the rights of returning citizens.
purpose
Oct. 28, 2016 12:55 pm
A suit company wants to turn Philly inmates into artisan tailors
Hong Kong-based Bonham Strand is launching in Philadelphia, spearheaded by Penn grad and social entrepreneur Jong Lee.
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Oct. 17, 2016 11:58 am
Pa.’s first step toward nixing life without parole could be taken this week
In Pa., being sentenced to life without parole is equivalent to being sentenced to death. This Tuesday, a coalition of advocates will rally in Harrisburg to support reforms once deemed nonviable.
people
Oct. 10, 2016 11:05 am
This youth advocate is leaving the charter school she ‘grew with’ to build something new
After 21 years with YouthBuild, Simran Sidhu is leaving the organization to head up a new, "different type" of youth org that will involve programming, funding or a mix of both.
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Oct. 7, 2016 8:08 am
How the Free Library is helping incarcerated parents spend quality time with their kids
For the past six months, the library's "Stories Alive" program has helped nearly 40 incarcerated parents spend an hour reading with their kids via video conference.
results
Oct. 6, 2016 8:03 am
It’s been a good week for these GoodCompany Ventures alums
The Guardian took a look at Chicago-based prison education startup Edovo, and Pittsburgh-based eco-retailer Thread partnered with three big brands.
people
Sep. 29, 2016 12:54 pm
Reforming the justice system from a courtroom isn’t cutting it for Keir Bradford-Grey
The conversation on criminal justice reform is moving forward, but the Defender Association chief wants to see more intervention in the child welfare system.