The Center For Justice at Columbia University's new report, "Ending Endless Punishment," argues for the passage of NY's Second Look Act. It's time to allow for the resentencing of individuals serving decades-long sentences. Read the full report: bit.ly/EndingEndles...

BREAKING: Colorado Senate passes SB26-115 (Second Look bill) with an 18-17 vote! 🎉 The bill now heads to the Governor for final approval. Read the bill here: leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-115

Curious about the latest in state reform? Join us for our State Policy Update Call on May 26th at 12 PM EST. It's your chance to hear the latest updates, ask questions, and connect with our team on Zoom. Don't wait! Register here: https://pulse.ly/a4tvg5mdcd

Woman dies days before release from Michigan prison, after reportedly raising mold concerns (via @michiganpublic.bsky.social) https://pulse.ly/pwowyuonrm

Prison conditions are unsafe & lack accountability. Families are left in the dark about loved ones. Independent oversight could bring real transparency. Help demand change. Learn more & act now here: https://pulse.ly/ziy57vd6re

Rats, Insects and Mold: How Bad Food Leaves Prisoners Hungry and Sick (via @themarshallproject.org) https://pulse.ly/hllxhubpwc

Wash. becomes first state to make national suicide hotline available in prisons (via @corrections1.bsky.social) https://pulse.ly/bvwblpc6kk

‘It exists on paper only’: How Arizona prison oversight office remains unfunded (via @azfamily.com) https://pulse.ly/5ddb1nbgai

When prisoners are locked up for life, how do they get out? (via @whyy.org) https://pulse.ly/wqtpdx7vpi

We continually urge affected families to engage with FAMM. Share the photo below with your family, friends, and community members to help spread awareness about the vital work FAMM is doing. #FAMMily 🧡

In Pennsylvania, Lifers Face Steep Hurdles Before They Can Ask for Second Chances (via @theappeal.org) https://pulse.ly/vnryivr3ht

Wisconsin DOC confronting overcrowding, staffing issues in the state’s prison system (via @wmtv15news.com) https://pulse.ly/s7knl3uctu

NAACP Applauds Introduction of Updated Pregnant Women in Custody Act (via NAACP) https://pulse.ly/zaweoplxvq

After 34 years in prison, she now advocates for second chances with Ypsilanti nonprofit (via @mlive.com) https://pulse.ly/cpuglc9z4b

In NJ prisons, digital access comes at a price for inmates and their families (via @statesnewsroom.com) https://pulse.ly/vl4ba86m3g

Real justice starts with organized action. Join the Cannabis Unity Coalition and the fight to decriminalize cannabis, free prisoners, and clear records. Be there May 12-14, 2026, for Cannabis Week of Unity in D.C. and beyond. Take action now! https://pulse.ly/bl7kvruig9

Mother’s Day is bittersweet for women inside the Cook County Jail (via @wbez.org) https://pulse.ly/skja59vopo

For This Mom in Prison, Mother’s Day Is a Blessing and a Curse (via @themarshallproject.org) https://pulse.ly/yl1iqee4xa

Happy Mother’s Day, from Prison (via Esquire Magazine) https://pulse.ly/rgvzd33up9

“I’m free, but I’m in prison.” More than half a million mothers are raising children with an incarcerated co-parent, shouldering the costs associated with incarceration, additional domestic labor, and childcare on their own. Read their stories:

Carol and her son, Bill, speak about their experience navigating Mississippi’s parole system in a new video from @fwdus. Their story represents so many families waiting to be reunited.

✍🏽 #FAMMblog It’s FAMM’s 35th! One of the most exciting milestones we celebrate is our role in pushing for the First Step Act, especially around compassionate release. Read how this important reform profoundly changed two families. Read more: https://pulse.ly/rj39dx3jvj

Rabb: Let’s finish the job on felony murder reform Justice reform lawmaker eager to build legal framework following state Supreme Court ruling (via @reprabb.bsky.social ) www.pahouse.com/Rabb/InTheNe...

Justice should make room for multiple pathways. Check out NACRJ & NCORJ’s Restorative Justice Map to find and connect with RJ practitioners near you. This map is not an endorsement. https://pulse.ly/ove9ix8c48

Op-Ed | Michigan’s 'habitual offender' law needs reform (via @detroitnews.com) https://pulse.ly/xaqsvpqo2b

FAMM's partner @UnitedWOC is mobilizing communities to stay informed and engaged. Join us in Montgomery this Thursday—transportation available! Sign up here: https://pulse.ly/fyhg8jyvug Civic engagement matters. Help us amplify and share!

Illinois Prison Mail Scanning Policy Draws Criticism as Ineffective and Harmful (via @vanguardnewsgroup.bsky.social) https://pulse.ly/zrddtljyqn #MyMailMatters

Lawsuit Demands Air Conditioning in Texas Prisons Amid Deadly Heat (via @vanguardnewsgroup.bsky.social) https://pulse.ly/td2hggi2pi #BeatTheHeat

CT Senate passed SB503 to create parole opportunities for incarcerated people who committed offenses before 26. The House votes in May—tell your rep to VOTE YES on this critical bill! Email them now here: act.famm.org/a/ct-parole-...

The Second Look Movement could hold the key to reducing mass incarceration. Check out Sarma & Cull’s take on this new approach to sentencing reform. Read the article here https://pulse.ly/c7xk7ttsfc

Thousands sentenced under the outdated “Old Law” pre-1987 remain in prison with no way to seek relief. These individuals are among the oldest and most vulnerable. Share your story to help us advocate for justice. Learn more and act here: act.famm.org/a/old-law-ex...

A former inmate who earned a second chance is urging the president and governors to expand clemency | Matthew Charles is working with FAMM to ask leaders not seeking re-election to grant second chances to inmates (via NewsChannel 5 Nashville) https://pulse.ly/klzhprg7wt

Clemency honors rehabilitation. Gasi Pitter, serving 40 years under the law of accountability, could reunite with his now 29-year-old daughter. Learn about this law here: https://pulse.ly/am67hbbetj

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Join our Advocacy Storytelling Workshop, “The Impact of Incarceration on My Family,” Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8 PM EST on Zoom. Reserve your spot today 👉 act.famm.org/a/storytelli...

Matthew Charles, FAMM’s State Legislative Affairs Manager, shares how his faith fuels his advocacy in this clip. Watch the full "Faith in Advocacy" panel here: https://pulse.ly/owjomh94yg

🎧 Live Radio Show Today – 2:00 PM CT Shaneva D. McReynolds, Ph.D., Maria Goellner, and Maurice McDonald will be live on KABF 88.3 FM in Little Rock. They'll share their personal stories and discuss how the criminal justice system impacts families. 📻 In Arkansas: 88.3 FM 💻 Anywhere: www.kabf.org

Philly Says 2nd Chances for 2nd Degree NOW! Join us April 29, 1-2 PM, at the north side of City Hall. The PA Supreme Court’s ruling demands we demand swift action. Philly leads this fight! Register here: https://pulse.ly/wakq0qzihh // Hosted by ALC, Amistad Law & more.

Parole Has Almost Vanished From South Carolina Prisons (via Prison Journalism Project) prisonjournalismproject.org/2026/03/31/h...

On April 20, SSDP brought survivors of extreme cannabis sentences to D.C., urging federal cannabis legalization, release of the incarcerated, and rights restoration. FAMM's Kevin Hagan spoke, reframing the narrative of this cultural holiday.

This week’s Sunday Story is about the journey that turned solitary confinement, faith, and restorative justice into a lifelong commitment to healing harm and building new paths to advocacy. Learn more about Felix Rosado: https://pulse.ly/bdmbdqetr5

Marijuana reclassification efforts on ‘4/20′ (via @graydcbureau.bsky.social) https://pulse.ly/amtzi05do4

New Illinois State Law Requires Prisons to Submit Annual Hospice Reports (via Prison Legal News) https://pulse.ly/toyoc5j5tv

Clemency offers a path to mercy in justice. Timothy Casarez, serving 39 years due to 924(c) stacking for his first offense in his early twenties, deserves a second chance to reunite with his family. #ClemencyNow

Clemency is a powerful tool for President Trump and state governors to offer incarcerated individuals a second chance. Many are serving excessively long sentences despite rehabilitation. Let's urge our leaders to use clemency now! https://pulse.ly/ybcpffkpcl #ClemencyNow #ClemencyJusticeMercy

FAMM held "Pardon Me: Clemency 101" w/ Celeste Trusty, Sen. Sharif Street & Cindy Bass to break down PA’s clemency process. What's a pardon, commutation, or expungement? How can folks apply? Learn more here! 🎥 https://pulse.ly/1acfyixebq #ClemencyNow #SecondChances

Last year, FAMM hosted a YouTube Live on state clemency. What is clemency, and how does it work? Experts discussed the national landscape & shared powerful stories. Watch here to learn more about the clemency process: https://pulse.ly/vm22kuf7uc

✍🏽 #FAMMblog Clemency and Redemption: Two Children of Incarcerated Fathers Speak (and Sing) Out By Alexia Pitter, Senior Associate of Family Outreach and Storytelling, FAMM https://pulse.ly/zvrrxpo1dg

✍🏽 #FAMMblog State Clemency: What You and Your Loved One Need to Know https://pulse.ly/mqimus5vnj #ClemencyNow

This #ClemencyNow Spotlight highlights Lee Horton, who, along with his brother Dennis, has received clemency after serving life sentences. Tune in to hear Lee discuss the significance of this second chance for both himself and his community. #ClemencyJusticeMercy #ClemencyNow