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Family members, advocates demand action after second-degree murder ruling

Family members, advocates demand action after second-degree murder ruling

April 29, 2026

May 4: Call-in Day to Support Second Chances for Second-Degree

May 4: Call-in Day to Support Second Chances for Second-Degree

April 28, 2026

Is there another chance for women sentenced to prison for life?

Is there another chance for women sentenced to prison for life?

April 28, 2026

I overcame a life without parole sentence. Now, more than 1,100 more are poised to join me in Pa.

I overcame a life without parole sentence. Now, more than 1,100 more are poised to join me in Pa.

April 27, 2026

Apr. 29: Second Chances for Second Degree in Philly, Now!

Apr. 29: Second Chances for Second Degree in Philly, Now!

April 24, 2026

New WHYY investigative podcast gives voice to aging female lifers

New WHYY investigative podcast gives voice to aging female lifers

April 23, 2026

DA Larry Krasner calls lawmakers ‘lawbreakers’ for delaying vote on felony murder bills

DA Larry Krasner calls lawmakers ‘lawbreakers’ for delaying vote on felony murder bills

April 23, 2026

In Solidarity | On Palestinian Prisoners' Day

In Solidarity | On Palestinian Prisoners' Day

April 17, 2026

Women lifers in Pennsylvania’s prisons are getting old, and dying

Women lifers in Pennsylvania’s prisons are getting old, and dying

April 16, 2026

Apr. 22: Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

Apr. 22: Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

April 15, 2026

“I’ve been following the work of the Abolitionist Law Center for quite a long time. If we’re going to begin the process of eliminating structural racism, we certainly have to start with prisons.”

Angela Y. Davis

Abolitionist Law Center
P.O. Box 23032
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
info@alcenter.org