Mayor Jim Kenney

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Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

The racial disparity in health outcomes is as much a tragedy and crisis as COVID-19 itself. People of color are more susceptible to hypertension, diabetes, and other health problems due to systemic racism and bad policy in our country over the years. #RethinkJails — PolitiTweet.org

Q6: How does race factor into the #COVID19 crisis? Why are communities of color more vulnerable than predominantly… https://t.co/XVeNfFRoXM

Posted May 20, 2020

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Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

A person’s bank account shouldn’t determine whether they’re detained away from their home and family, whether their life is completely disrupted, and whether they’re at higher risk for this virus. We must take money out of the equation—now, and after COVID-19. #RethinkJails — PolitiTweet.org

Q5: The role money plays in our justice system is unfair. The majority of people detained in jail are there because… https://t.co/sZ3sCeo0Vo

Posted May 20, 2020

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Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

We have reduced our prison population 50% since 2015, with the help of our #CJsystem partners. This work must continue. As we fight COVID-19, we need more testing—period. We need it in our jails, our health-care systems, our schools, and our neighborhoods. #RethinkJails — PolitiTweet.org

Q8: What are some examples of jurisdictions doing what they can to protect people in the justice system? #COVID19 #RethinkJails

Posted May 20, 2020