Philadelphia Bail Fund

The Successes and Shortcomings of Larry Krasner’s Trailblazing First Term

Philadelphia’s top prosecutor has made good on promises to reduce incarceration in the city. His re-election bid will be a litmus test for the progressive prosecutor movement he helped start.

Joshua Vaughn Mar 22, 2021

Philadelphia Jails Have Black Mold, Rats, Poor Heating, Say Women Held There

The Philadelphia Community Bail Fund, which recorded and published the complaints, paid for the release of some incarcerated women on Saturday.

Joshua Vaughn Dec 16, 2020

States Are Blocking Courtroom Recording. But Reform Requires Transparency.

Sarah Lustbader Jul 23, 2019

Progressive Philly D.A. Larry Krasner’s Bail Reform Plans Seem Stalled, Advocates Say

Krasner’s office acknowledges ‘there’s room to move forward and do more.’

Bryce Covert Jun 25, 2019