Dir. of Comms & Strategic Partnerships @ ORP, City of Philadelphia | Fmr. Dir of Crim Justice Policy for @Sensharifstreet | Fmr PA Pardons Adv Board | 🇯🇲
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It is a relief to see today, the PA Supreme Court rule that Life without Parole for Felony Murder, is cruel and unusual.
For years I’ve been fortunate to work with Senator Street on this, wasn’t politically palatable but now it’s time has come. #passSB942
🧵 Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court made clear that our Commonwealth can no longer impose mandatory life-without-parole sentences in felony-murder cases without considering individual culpability. (1/10)
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Straight talk from Senator Street, “legalizing adult-use cannabis could help fund public transit and other critical services—without raising broad-based taxes”
Proud to have worked on this policy & eager to see the end of cannabis prohibition, and one that centers the ppl of PA
SEPTA faces a $240 million shortfall—and riders will pay the price unless we act.
In my new op-ed, I explain how legalizing adult-use cannabis could help fund public transit and other critical services—without raising broad-based taxes.
📖 cityandstatepa.com/opinion/2…
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Today marks the end of an era. Congressman Dwight Evans has been a giant in PA politics and a relentless champion for Philadelphia for over four decades. I’ve known him my entire life—as a mentor, a friend, and one of our greatest legislators. 🧵
🔗 teapaw.org/repdwightevans/status/…
After some discussions this weekend and thoughtful reflection, I have decided that the time is right to announce that I will not be seeking re-election in 2026. I remain in good health and will serve out the full term that ends Jan. 3, 2027.
My full statement below:
evans.house.gov/media/press-…
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I am...Bane?
@jordan_mailata | #FlyEaglesFly
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miss naomi is an angel ❤️
This week’s #ClemencyNow Spotlight: Naomi Blount, whose life sentence was commuted after 37 years. As a great-grandmother, she's healing her family & advocating for reform.
Listen to her story with FAMM as she serves her community.
#ClemencyNow #ClemencyJusticeMercy
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Some of us must be doing something 🤷🏻♀️
Why aren’t Philly Democrats working harder for Harris? | The Homestretch inquirer.com/opinion/comment…
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Legislation from @SenSharifStreet would prohibit potential employers from discriminating based on a job applicant’s unemployment status.
#LaborDay
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A bill from @SenSharifStreet would enhance unemployment compensation benefits for PA workers.
#LaborDay
