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Guest UserFebruary 1, 2021

“I’m expecting more from [Kenney] … to stop investing in this broken institution that continually punishes and acts violently toward Black and brown Philadelphians,” said Mass Lib's A'Brianna Morgan

Even as coronavirus vaccinations give hope of ending the pandemic, Kenney faces significant headwinds that could shape his second term — and his legacy. Read more here

PressJanuary 25, 2021press

Reclaim Philadelphia Leaders Open Up About How We Reimagine Community Safety

This summer, progressive-left organizations like Reclaim Philadelphia, Amistad Law Project, and Philadelphia Community Bail Fund electrified a local #Defund movement that succeeded in curbing the PPD’s budget, forcing the resignation of Kenney’s managing director, and launching several Behavioral Health initiatives to address mental health crises in the wake of Walter Wallace Jr’s fatal shooting last October

PressJanuary 22, 2021press

Reclaim Political Director Amanda McIllmurray Featured In Philadelphia Inquirer on Mayor Jim Kenney's Potential Senate Run

Kenney is also eyeing a potential run for governor, but many city and state political watchers doubt he will ultimately pull the trigger on a statewide campaign. Check out our Political Director and Co - Founder Amanda McIllmurray

PressJanuary 22, 2021press

Celebrating Dr. Rachel Levine's appointment to Assistant Health Secretary!

Kyra SchwartzJanuary 20, 2021

Reclaim Philadelphia in The Philadelphia Citizen - How The Organization Brought Home Three Major Succesfull Candidate Wins

“All three of their campaigns were endorsed by Reclaim Philadelphia, an organization formed in 2016 by staff and volunteers from the Bernie Sanders campaign. Nikil Saval was a Reclaim founder; so was Amanda McIllmurray, Elizabeth Fielder’s campaign manager.”

PressJanuary 19, 2021press

"This kind of wanton [police] physical violence — and far worse — by the people who are tasked with protecting us is the everyday reality of so many people in this country... now it is personal."

This essay is part of a collection of stories exploring people’s relationships with policing across Philadelphia. The first essay in the series explores interactions with police while homeless.

PressJanuary 14, 2021press, Political education, member highlights, Mass Liberation

This is America

Philadelphians understand that every vote should count and that the government should work for all people, regardless of where you come from or the color of your skin. But yesterday white supremacists, stoked by lies from the president and members of the Republican Party, stormed the Capital to disenfranchise the will of voters. This was an attack on our country.

Sergio CeaJanuary 7, 2021press, member highlights

Reclaim Movement Leader and Architecture Critic Nikil Saval Joins the Pennsylvania State Senate in a Time of Crisis

We [at Dwell] ask the newly elected urbanist and organizer about his ongoing fight for workers’ rights, affordable housing, and a Green New Deal.

PressDecember 17, 2020press

December 2020 Citywide Meeting Recording

Check out this video of Reclaim Philadelphia’s last Citywide meeting!

Kelly MortonDecember 9, 2020member highlights