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Prison Reform in Texas (via SpectrumNews1 TX) https://pulse.ly/4okuiljnqq

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Organization helps offer second chances with employment for formerly incarcerated people (via @abc10news.bsky.social) https://pulse.ly/9cbwdx0te2

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Nonprofit law firm sues Ohio corrections department over handling of inmates’ legal mail (via @wowk13news.bsky.social) https://pulse.ly/r9ectjeyyw

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Prisoners Set Back By Bureau Of Prisons Home Confinement Expansion (via @forbes.com) https://pulse.ly/zot4ophrxv

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From prison to paycheck: 1 Mo Question helps ex-offenders with jobs (via @fox5atlanta.bsky.social) https://pulse.ly/wqmje2foim

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Illinois House passes bill to offer medical assist in dying to the terminally ill (via Yahoo News ) https://pulse.ly/alcfysmd0u

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Even tough-on-crime district attorneys know prison reform is smart (via The Los Angeles Times) https://pulse.ly/qx0yvl7pyb

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A bill to air-condition all Texas prisons likely to fail again in the Senate (via Texas Tribune) https://pulse.ly/2oo25qsuky #BeatTheHeat

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Lawmakers review proposed parole guidelines and prison progress (via @alreporter.com ) https://pulse.ly/a9lercukwq

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Suicides in NC prisons linked to solitary confinement (via @charlotteobserver.com) https://pulse.ly/ucmlyejbno

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As NC budget writers get down to brass tacks, a crisis in corrections looms large (via @ncnewsline.com) ncnewsline.com/2025/05/28/a...

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Alabama lawmakers offer mixed reviews on proposed parole guidelines (via WVTM 13) https://pulse.ly/yqyyfm5d1o

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Families, advocates protest alleged prison abuses (via @wvtf.bsky.social) https://pulse.ly/ruudzyqxct

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From prisons to parenting, Oregon author Lauren Kessler on her writing | Oregon Art Beat (via Oregon Public Broadcasting ) https://pulse.ly/snsoeelcqo

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Rep. Roy offers compromise on minimum mandatory prison for drug crimes (via @yahoonews.com) www.yahoo.com/news/rep-roy...

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Alabama’s oldest prison inmate dies at age 106 at Birmingham hospital (via AL.com) https://pulse.ly/y2co0rlt6p

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Court takes up New York man’s bid for compassionate release (via @scotusblog.com) https://pulse.ly/c0ttx39lix

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🎙 Bryan Widenhouse went from a life without parole at 17 to becoming a powerful advocate for justice reform w/ FAMM. Hear his moving story of redemption, community, & second chances on the Just Justice podcast. 🎧 Listen now! jessicahenryjustice.com/s1ep21-bryan...

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Federal Bureau of Prisons investigating possible substance exposure at Phoenix prison after 5 employees fall ill (via MSN) https://pulse.ly/gwpkq1zbgr

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Jordan Brand’s Larry Miller Redefines Second Chances For Formerly Incarcerated Through A Workforce And Education Initiative (via Yahoo News and Black Enterprise) https://pulse.ly/45hnnp6g08

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Criminal justice reform takes back seat in 2025 Alabama legislative session (via Times Free Press ) https://pulse.ly/vemfsphjr3

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CO Passes Historic, Somewhat Unclear Bill Making Prison Visits a Right (via Filtermag_org) https://pulse.ly/xfimur08z6

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Illinois bill would change prison review board (via WIFRTV) https://pulse.ly/idcotbleo6

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Ferguson partially vetoes bill to expand WA Clemency & Pardons Board (via centersquare) https://pulse.ly/sfeccpiz2l

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Hear from our own Matthew Charles as he attended Judge Kevin Sharp's portrait unveiling. Judges Sharp & Trauger were instrumental in Matthew's story of justice & second chances. Also pictured is Chris Young, who Judge Sharp fought to release from a life sentence. Congratulations Judge Sharp! 🎉

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Bill to expand NY prison oversight commission passes Senate, awaits Assembly vote (via CBS 6 Albany - WRGB ) https://pulse.ly/wae6pdefwt

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Alabama FAMMilies, stay informed! 🚨 Join the Alabama Legislative Joint Prison Oversight Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 28, at 10:30 AM CT. Watch live at the link below. Don't miss this! 🕙 🔗 alison.legislature.state.al.us/live-stream?....

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Why some jail detainees in Missouri can go years without seeing the sun (via @https://pulse.ly/bfqyos7fng) https://https://pulse.ly/bfqyos7fng/2025/05/21/why-some-jail-detainees-in-missouri-can-go-years-without-seeing-the-sun/

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Daughters seek compassionate release for terminally ill father in Oklahoma prison (via KOCO 5 News ) https://pulse.ly/qqqwnes2m5

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The costs of Alabama prison litigation are rising. Private attorneys are reaping the rewards. (via Alabama Reflector) alabamareflector.com/2025/05/22/w...

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FAMM proudly presents our 2024 Annual Report! 🎉 We hope you'll take a look at all the important work YOUR support made possible last year. You can access the full report below and catch some of the highlights in this video. REPORT: https://pulse.ly/jteutlvewk

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Proposed prison reform would raise prisoners’ pay, control prices, end forced labor (via WWLP-22News) https://pulse.ly/fvbx0evotu

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At a Missouri Prison, Inmates Fear for Their Lives in Sweltering Cells (via reason) #BeatTheHeat reason.com/2025/05/19/a...

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DOJ OIG Releases Report Evaluating the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices for Inmates and Its Clinical Follow-up on Screenings (via DOJ Inspector General) oig.justice.gov/news/doj-oig...

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Watchdog faults Bureau of Prisons for failing to screen inmates for colorectal cancer (via @reuters.com) www.reuters.com/business/hea...

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Soon-to-close Ahtanum View work release center helps people get on their feet after prison (via The NCWLIFE Channel) https://pulse.ly/rjeedlxswh

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Bill expanding PA’s ‘compassionate release’ program for inmates with serious medical problems advances (via Audacy) www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...

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Blood Money: Alabama Department of Corrections pays to settle lawsuits alleging excessive force (via @alabamareflector.com ) alabamareflector.com/2025/05/19/b...

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What Can Be Done to Make Prisons Better Workplaces (via GOVERNING ) https://pulse.ly/gznj0zuywf

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Required air conditioning for state-run prisons advances in Texas House (via @dallasnews.com) https://pulse.ly/cijo467t2l

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This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, Veda Ajamu shares how she stayed resilient during her brother Robert Shipp's 25.5-year incarceration. Follow Veda’s journey of strength & hope! https://pulse.ly/7gl2d63kd5 #MentalHealthMatters

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Newsom moves to close another state prison. That makes 5 since he took office (via CalMatters) calmatters.org/justice/2025...

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We don’t know who needs to hear this right now but self-care is an important part of advocacy ❤️ 　＼( ･◡･) / 　　(　　) 　　 / \

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Join our bi-monthly Federal Policy Update! 🗣️ Hear from our experts on Family Outreach, Policy & Storytelling, and get your questions answered. 📅 May 21, 6-7 PM ET on Zoom. Don’t miss it—RSVP now to join the conversation! act.famm.org/a/federal-po... #PolicyUpdate

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URGENT: We demand humane temperatures for all incarcerated people NOW! No one deserves to suffer in extreme heat or cold. Join us in advocating for justice and better conditions. secure.everyaction.com/IwZLE3wC40qL... #HumaneTemperatures #IncarcerationReform #BeatTheHeat

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Missouri prisons get ‘brutally hot.’ In solitary, it’s even worse (via @missouriindependent.com.web.brid.gy) https://pulse.ly/g1nyx7bjz4

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HB 150 passed the PA House Judiciary Committee (15-11)! This bipartisan bill expands medical release for chronically or terminally ill incarcerated individuals. Urge your PA state representative to support HB 150 and bring hope to those in need. act.famm.org/a/pa-25-hb-150

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House Judiciary Committee approves bipartisan medical release bill (via @pahousedems.com) www.pahouse.com/InTheNews/Ne...

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Lockdowns, Staffing Shortages at Illinois Prisons Leads to Visit Cancellations (via WTTW Chicago PBS) https://pulse.ly/fmqboa61jb

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Outside Official Will Take Over Deadly Rikers Island Jail, Judge Orders (via @nytimes.com) https://pulse.ly/hmpom95jkf

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