Voices from the Inside

If you or someone you love is currently incarcerated and wants to submit something for our Voices from the Inside section, write to us at:
Decarcerate PA
PO Box 40764
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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By David Lee #AS3041 and Nyako Pippen #HQ6180, both are members of One Hood United and the Coalition to Abolish Death By Incarceration June 6th 2015 marked the... READ MORE |
Pennsylvania Politicians have a gridlock on the climate within Pennsylvania, mainly “Philly” in particular, the poor communities which are made up of Blacks and Latinos. The politics... READ MORE |
Dear Sir/Madam: I am new to your newsletter Fact Sheet (“Decarcerate PA”). I would like to start receiving your newsletter. How much will a subscription cost me? Also, I would... READ MORE |
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The so-called justice system in america -- in particular the 49 contiguous states, preys on the poor, as well as ignorance and immaturity, (immature minds of the youth), and exclusively survives... READ MORE |
By Asar Imhotep Amen
(Aka T.T. Thomas)
Life without the possibility of parole (LWOPP), both as a general practice and through the specific methods of implementation and... READ MORE |
By Curtis “Tawfeeq” Braxton The word “penitentiary” has its origin in the word “penitent,” which is synonymous with “repentance” which adds the implication of a resolve to change, the... READ MORE |
I hope and pray this message finds y’all in great health! This message is targeted toward the black youth of this day, which I am a part of, too. Long before the white man came to this country,... READ MORE |
There was a motion in our Triumph organization here at the institution to donate $500 to your organization. It was denied by the administration, stating that you were not on our approved vendor... READ MORE |
Dear Community:... READ MORE |
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By Terrell, SCI Graterford What is your name? How long have you been incarcerated? My name is Terrell and I’ve been incarcerated... READ MORE |
by Usamah aka Dante Burton 6-10-2015 We have become blinded by the fact that we have gained rights, and the fact that we were treated better. However, black lives have never really... READ MORE |
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By Richie Marra, SCI ChesterThe “tough-on-crime” mantra... READ MORE |
By David Lee, SCI Coal Township What follows is an excerpt from a longer article written by David... READ MORE |
By Kevin White These words are just a few of the many statements and phrases that are said to an attorney, a prosecutor or judge after a criminal defendant is found guilty of a crime in... READ MORE |
by Incarcerated Citizens Coalition (ICC) On June 16 to June 23, men at SCI Coal Township initiated a 1-week, peaceful boycott of the Inmate Dining Hall in response to the implementation of... READ MORE |
By Sergio Hyland, SCI Green I saw something interesting last night. It was after midnight, and I was outside shoveling snow. In prison, any job you can get that allows... READ MORE |
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