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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...

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...

advocates raise fists in support of second chances

An Inspiring Show of Bipartisan Support for Second Chance Legislation

February 5, 2025

At a time when there’s little to celebrate politically, it was inspiring to see so much momentum around second chance legislation at the PA State...