Amistad Movement Power
@AmistadPower
Through transformative organizing we build progressive power against mass incarceration in the community and at the ballot box. Sister org to @AmistadLaw
In good movement news: last week, HB 150 passed out of the PA House Judiciary Committee. This bi-partisan bill modeled after the First Step Act would establish an expanded process for medical release for people with serious health issues. palegis.us/house/co-spons…
This is a fantastic breakdown of the movement that re-elected DA Larry Krasner in the Philly primary by Daniel Nichanian for @boltsmag. CM Nicolas O'Rourke summed it up: "We don’t have to pretend that locking people up is actually creating safety." boltsmag.org/larry-krasner-…
Philly! Polls are open until 8:00 PM! Come through and cast a vote for REAL community safety: Vote to re-elect Larry Krasner for District Attorney. And vote YES on ballot question 3 to create an independent prison oversight board.
During DA Larry Krasner’s tenure, the rate of violence in Philadelphia AND Philly’s jail population have reached their lowest levels in recent history. Let’s keep up the positive momentum and re-elect Larry Krasner for District Attorney tomorrow!
Pennsylvania, primary Election Day is TOMORROW! Still figuring out who to vote for? Check out PA WFP's endorsed candidates across the Commonwealth 👇
This Saturday! Join us at Christy Rec Center from 2-4pm to learn about the movement for real community safety and people power in city government. The entrance to the rec center is through the playground on Webster Street. Food will be provided!
Larry Krasner has a proven track record of holding police accountable for killing community members, and his office has overturned more than 40 wrongful convictions since 2018. On May 20, 2025, vote in the primary election to re-elect Larry Krasner as Philly's District Attorney!
Tomorrow night! Join us in West Philly at the Christy Rec Center from 6-8pm for a town hall about how we can prioritize the people over the police this budget cycle. The fight for a fair budget is central to the fight for real community safety. Bring your friends and neighbors!
It's budget season in Philly! Join us for a teach-in on March 18, where we’ll talk about why this is one of the most important moments in our fight for real community safety––and what you can do to win big for our communities. Register here to join us: zoom.us/meeting/regist…
Philly needs a People’s Budget! On March 13th from 6-8pm, on the night of Mayor Parker’s budget address, join us for a citywide mass meeting on the budget proposal and how to win the city we deserve. RSVP here: bit.ly/march13budget
This post-election survey from @verainstitute found that voters prefer investments in resources proven to build safe communities—educational opportunities, good jobs, housing, and mental health services—over responding to crime with police and prisons. vera.org/news/sending-p…
We're heading into budget season in Philly! We'll be one of many community organizations co-hosting a citywide Budget Meeting on March 13––the night of Mayor Parker's address. Save the date & plan to join us to talk next steps in the fight for a budget that works for the people!
DA Larry Krasner’s office has been consistent in its support of second chances for people seeking commutation, and they’ve corrected historic wrongs by investing in conviction integrity along with prosecuting abusive cops. We look forward to ensuring those gains continue.
The Free Our People coalition is meeting at 6pm tonight on Zoom to discuss our Day of Action in Harrisburg on February 5. Learn more and register here! bit.ly/JoinFreeOurPeo…
Want to join us in the fight to abolish Death By Incarceration? Come to Harrisburg for a Day of Action on Feb 5! We'll meet with legislators to urge them to end DBI sentences and then hold a press conference on second chance legislation. Register here: bit.ly/FOPCHarrisburg…
As we celebrate a historic reduction in homicides in 2024, Andre Simms of @DayOneNotDayTwo reminds us these will only be short-term gains if we don’t attack the root causes of violence like poverty, underfunded schools, and disinvestment in public goods. msn.com/en-us/news/cri…
Mark your calendars for our movement holiday party next Friday, December 20! It’s been a rough year for many in our movement. Come recharge and ground yourself in community with food, drinks, music and dancing. Register here to join! bit.ly/DecarcerateHol…
“We owe this next generation a better future than the present reality we’ve created,” @Nancy_A_Parker of @justcitydetroit. Especially Black disabled kids who are disproportionately targeted by cops in schools. teenvogue.com/story/police-r…
Fam - this is TONIGHT! It is more important than ever that we organize and prepare for the fight ahead of us. See you at 6pm at the Kanvas Club.
Philly -- Join us & movement partners TONIGHT 11/20 for a justice-impacted election update. We will unpack what the election results mean for our communities and discuss next steps in the movement against mass incarceration.
If you’re looking for a place to plug into organizing in Pennsylvania, the Free Our People coalition meets tonight! You can learn more and get involved here: bit.ly/FreeOurPeople23.
Join us and our movement partners for a justice-impacted election update next Wednesday, November 20th. We will unpack what the election results mean for our communities and discuss next steps in the movement against mass incarceration.
