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By Cindy Lou For 39 years of his unjust imprisonment, Major Tillery's main concern has been the welfare of others. There is a history of retaliation against Tillery, who has advocated for other prisoners throughout his years of incarceration. When Mumia Abu-Jamal was very sick at Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution…

A new report from Indiana University revealed stark racial disparities in bail costs, and outlined how those higher costs can have long-term impacts on folks charged with crimes and their families. According to the report, bail across the country is set an average of 34% for Black detainees and 19% higher for Latino detainees, compared with their white counterparts. Krystal Gibson, program analyst for the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, said increased cost makes it more difficult f...

Chester, Pa. — Two years ago, a handful of inmates from the State Correctional Institute in Chester moved into a renovated cell block called "Little Scandinavia."

Chester, Pa. — Two years ago, a handful of inmates from the State Correctional Institute in Chester moved into a renovated cell block called "Little Scandinavia."