The Redemption Project

We share the stories of lifers, men and women sentenced to life without parole. We had the name before Van Jones. #redemptionisreal #abolishdbi

[Clint Smith @ClintSmithIII]

Some good news: Ohio just abolished life without parole sentences for children, becoming the 24th state (plus DC) to do so. This is important and moves us closer to a society where no child is sentenced to die in a cage. Shout out to the advocates & organizers who made it happen.

[Sister Helen Prejean @helenprejean]

I am calling on all Justice Department lawyers and Bureau of Prisons employees — You do not have to participate in or help facilitate the unjust federal executions scheduled this week. JUST SAY NO!

[Chesa Boudin @chesaboudin]

L.A. and S.F. have it right: No children should be prosecuted as adults https://t.co/vmHkzm5yFY

[Kimberlé Crenshaw @sandylocks]

So woke up to the news that CRT is banned as the greatest threat to Western Civilization. This is McCarthyism 101. I've often wondered what our allies would do when they came for us. Now we'll see.

https://t.co/AWG7mDXZEk

[Abolitionist Law Center @AbolitionistLC]

Just now, Avis Lee received unanimous support (5 votes) for #commutation by the BOP. After 41 years, sentenced to #deathbyincarceration at 18 y/o Avis is finally coming home💓 You can support her decarceration fund + vegetarian soul food truck dream at: https://t.co/xoibJHPgN3 💸

[The Redemption Project @RedemptionPrjt]

That was a campaign speech/mansplaining. Not appropriate and a transparent attempt to provide cover for himself. This is not about relitigating cases.

[Amistad Law Project @AmistadLaw]

Right now @PAAttorneyGen is arguing that we should take more time to 'get all the facts' in these cases. The facts of these applicants rehabilitation and prison records are clear. He's trying to relitigate these cases which in inappropriate. THIS IS ABOUT REHABILITATION.

[The Redemption Project @RedemptionPrjt]

“They just don’t belong in prison.” The warden just said.

[John Fetterman @JohnFetterman]

The Warden + Deputy Warden of SCI Chester just called Dennis + Lee Horton “the finest inmates, by far, they have ever seen in 52 years” of combined correctional experience.

“SCI Chester is a better facility because of them.. proud and delighted to have them as neighbors.”

[Right to Redemption @right2redempt]

Do y'all know about our mission?

RIGHT TO REDEMPTION - R2R - is a crusade to end the sentencing of human beings to life in prison without the possibility of parole - or death by incarceration - in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania particularly, and in American society at large.

[Joshua Vaughn @JoshuaPVaughn]

“No one is beyond redemption” - Rev. Chris Kimmenez

[John Fetterman @JohnFetterman]

@Sentinel_Vaughn @GeorgeTrudel3 It wasn’t that long ago, the board voted 0-5, 1-4, respectively, these two souls weren’t even worth 30 minutes of its time and they would have assuredly died in prison.

They both powerfully affirm: it does NOT need to go this way in Pennsylvania.

[Joshua Vaughn @JoshuaPVaughn]

Newest additions to the wall, @GeorgeTrudel3 & Naomi Blount. Both are doing amazing work and the world is a better place with them in it outside prison.

[Marcie Marra @marcie_marra]

What Does Death By Incarceration Look Like In Pennsylvania? These Elderly, Disabled Men Housed In A State Prison. @SenKillion @LindsayforPA106 . https://t.co/Vfz49sJKUc

[Joshua Vaughn @JoshuaPVaughn]

Yesterday, dozens of people took to the steps of the Pa Capitol to support commutations for people serving life without parole.
Next week, the Board of Pardons will hold hearings for 22 lifers seeking a second chance.

[Right to Redemption @right2redempt]

Let's talk about the Board of Pardons. Take action TODAY. Tell the BOP to affirm the #Right2Redemption over unceasing retribution. Check out this event from @AmistadLaw for more info:
https://t.co/T6FUXkC3FB

[Vera Institute of Justice @verainstitute]

We need a bold approach: we need leaders who will move us toward decarceration; address and dismantle the harm done by the tough-on-crime era, especially for communities of color; center the voices of justice-involved individuals; and be rooted in human dignity. #RNC2020

[The Redemption Project @RedemptionPrjt]

Probably one thing we should do is stop referring to folks convicted of a felony as “convicted felons.”

[Megan McArdle @asymmetricinfo]

Stories of people like Jon Ponder are inspiring, but also illustrate how far we have to go in really offering convicted felons a fresh start. It's great that people like Mr. Ponder have a new life helping felons start over, but we need more success stories in ordinary businesses.

[Summer Lee @SummerForPA]

The RNC is having a Klan rally.

[Jordan @JJordan267]

I believe in second chances at the Board of Pardons because no one is disposable. @JoshShapiroPA and @JohnFetterman vote yes on the Board of Pardons. We need #CommutationNow, not perpetual punishment. #FreeTheVulnerable