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Boogaloo movement
Media
National

Facebook bans violent ‘boogaloo’ groups, not the term itself

The move by Facebook designates the extremist network as a dangerous organization similar to the Islamic State group and white supremacists, both of which are already banned.

6 years ago

As coronavirus cases persist and some states even backtrack their reopening plans, essential workers have flooded social media with calls for hazard pay.
NPR
Income Inequality
National

When essential workers earn less than the jobless: ‘We put the country on our back’

Boosted unemployment checks have created a bizarre distortion in the labor market, where holding on to a job doesn't guarantee being financially better off than losing one.

6 years ago

End Racism Now mural in Fishtown
Philadelphia
Policing
Social Justice
Billy Penn

‘Both sides’ were agitators, says Fishtown police captain at tense community meeting

Earlier in the day, neighborhood organizations attended a training on alternatives to policing.

6 years ago

The whipping post in Georgetown, seen here in photo from the Delaware Public Archives, had been on display in the center of town since 1993. It will be taken down as of July 1. (courtesy Delaware Public Archives)
Delaware
History
Race & Ethnicity

‘Another example of hatred’: Whipping post to be removed from display in Delaware

Delaware was the last state to abolish the use of the whipping post as a form of legal punishment in 1972. Now the final remaining post on public display will be removed.

6 years ago

NPR
Gender
LGBTQ

Nonbinary photographer documents gender dysphoria through a queer lens

"Gender dysphoria is sorely misunderstood by society," Wissmath says, underscoring the role the experience plays for many, though not all, trans people.

6 years ago

An assortment of fireworks on a shelf for sale. (Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo, file)
The Why
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

So… about those fireworks

In Philadelphia and around the country, people are complaining about loud, mysterious booms at night. Are they fireworks? ATM explosions? ... military PSYOPs?

Air Date: June 30, 2020

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A mural created by artist Nile Livingston was installed at 17th and Vine streets along with a public hand washing station meant for people who are living with housing instability. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Housing
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Evictions could begin before Pa. rental assistance program can provide relief

The program will begin accepting applications July 6, but the state’s eviction moratorium expires just a few days later.

6 years ago

In this June 24, 2020 photo, Dean Loveland, a worker at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City N.J., installs plexiglass barriers between player positions at a card table at the casino a week before it was to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak. Smoking, drinking and eating will all be prohibited when Atlantic City's casinos reopen after being shut for three months due to the coronavirus outbreak under rules imposed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on June 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Business
New Jersey
Public Health

No smoking, drinking or eating as Atlantic City casinos open

The late-night announcements from Gov. Phil Murphy landed like a one-two punch on Atlantic City's casino industry, already reeling from lost revenue during the pandemic

6 years ago

Free Library of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘Breaking point’: Philly Free Library workers declare ‘no confidence’ in leadership

Workers want to see Philadelphia Free Library President and Director Siobhan Reardon step down and systemic changes put in place.

6 years ago

National Guard tends to COVID-19 patients
Aging
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly presses pause on reopening restaurants, gyms

COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide and regionally; that’s true in Philly as well, which is now averaging about 100 new cases a day.

6 years ago

Protesters calling for the release of families held at the Berks Detention Center used a projector to illuminate the outside of Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera’s home on Monday, June 29, 2020. (Anthony Orozco / PA Post)
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Social Justice
PA Post

Activists seeking closure of ICE detention facility turn focus to Berks County’s lone Latino commissioner

Shut Down Berks Coalition brings message to Commissioner Michael Rivera’s home during Monday night protest

6 years ago

Fireworks
Down the Shore
New Jersey
Public Health
Public Safety

Wildwood cancels July 4 fireworks due to disregard for coronavirus guidelines

A public disregard for pandemic safety guidelines has led to the cancelation of Independence Day fireworks in Wildwood, officials announced. 

6 years ago

Rehoboth Beach in Delaware
Delaware
Public Health

Del. coronavirus recovery: Gov. Carney closes beach-area bars Friday to halt coastal outbreak

The governor says too many young people who live, work and socialize together are catching COVID-19. He also postponed Phase 3 of reopening indefinitely.

6 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
New Jersey
Public Health

N.J. coronavirus recovery: Murphy signs budget extension

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill from the Assembly that extends the current budget year to the end of September.

6 years ago

Reddit
NPR
Media
Social Justice

Reddit bans the_donald, forum of nearly 800,000 Trump fans, over abusive posts

Reddit unveiled an update to its hate speech policies on Monday, including shutting down about 2,000 subreddits. It is the latest online platform cracking down on hate speech.

6 years ago

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