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Community members wear shirts that say Our Philly, Our Budget

Join Us for Public Testimony on the Budget on May 13 at City Hall

May 7, 2025
Philadelphia needs a full and equitable budget now more than ever. With the Trump administration slashing federal funding, and everyday Philadelphians...
Community members hold signs that say tax the rich

Press Conference for a People's Budget

March 28, 2025
The community came out today to support Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O'Rourke's tax plan that calls for the ultra-wealthy to pay their...
Alliance for a Just Philadelphia mass meeting

Amistad Opens Alliance for a Just Philadelphia Mass Budget Meeting

March 14, 2025
We were thrilled to join our partners at the Alliance for a Just Philadelphia last night, where hundreds gathered to plan our next steps in the fight...
Free Marie Mechie Scott

Coalition of Justice Organizations Call on Governor Shapiro to Stand by His Commitment to Second Chances

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025 Governor Josh Shapiro Governor’s Office 501 North 3rd Street 508 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Re: Commutation...
The Sayings of Nan Hill laid out on a table

A Movement Original: The Sayings of Nan Hill

February 7, 2025
In the Introduction to The Sayings of Nan Hill, Straight Ahead's Director of Strategic Partnerships (formerly Amistad's Legislative Director), Sean...