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Living on Earth is an environmental news and information program. Each week host Steve Curwood guides the listener through a mix of news, features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.

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Keystone Crossroads
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Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Spotlight PA

The Pa. State Police was warned about possible racial bias in car searches. The agency’s answer? End the research.

Year after year, according to the reports, troopers were roughly two to three times more likely to search black or Hispanic drivers than white drivers.

7 years ago

A supporter of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, waves a flag during a rally outside the White House, in Washington, Monday, Sept. 4, 2017.  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Gender
Immigration

U.S. imposes visa rules for pregnant women on ‘birth tourism’

The Trump administration on Thursday published new visa rules aimed at restricting “birth tourism," in which women travel to the U.S. to give birth so their children can have

7 years ago

Gritty
Philadelphia
Sports
NBC10

Philly police investigating report that Gritty punched a 13-year-old boy

The boy's father, Chris Greenwell, told NBC10 that Gritty punched the boy in the back during an exclusive event for season ticket holders.

7 years ago

U.S. Attorney William McSwain announces new indictments against members of the
Keystone Crossroads
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania

‘Shocking and depraved:’ Alleged members of Berks County sex trafficking ring indicted

Thirteen alleged members of the “Sevens” gang have been charged with crimes including kidnapping, sex trafficking, child pornography and murder.

7 years ago

Garbage is piled in front of an apartment complex in Lower Germantown. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Housing
Neighborhoods

Philly just challenged an infamous slumlord to a legal death match and won

After a lengthy court battle with a shadowy slumlord, the city is now the rightful owner of dozens of blighted Germantown housing developments.

7 years ago

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Harvey Weinstein leaves court during his rape trial, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Gender
Social Justice

A #MeToo moment: Harvey Weinstein trial set to open

Harvey Weinstein arrived at court Wednesday to face the biggest trial of the # MeToo era, with opening statements soon to start in the rape case

7 years ago

The Pennsylvania State Capitol is seen in this file photo. (Amy Sisk/WESA)
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania

Lawmakers, educators, prosecutors and more will study Pa.’s juvenile justice issues

Governor Tom Wolf says the goal is to make sure more young offenders leave the criminal system and stay out.

7 years ago

Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub announces that Daman Smoot has admitted to the murder of Adam Brundage, closing a 16-year-old cold case. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania

2004 cold case of missing Quakertown man solved with killer’s confession

Weintraub announced charges in the case Tuesday, less than 10 miles from a quarry in Hilltown Township, where Damon Smoot confessed to killing and burying Brundage in 2004.

7 years ago

Mercedes, a domestic worker and member of the Pennsylvania Domestic Workers Alliance, speaks to reporters outside of the City Council chambers on Oct. 31 following the Law and Government Committee's passage of the Philadelphia Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. (Emily Neil/AL DÍA News)
Philadelphia
Politics
Broke in Philly

What comes next for Philadelphia’s domestic workers?

A key factor in the enforcement of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will be ensuring that all workers are confident in the reporting process.

7 years ago

Gov. Phil Murphy, left, discusses how to protect and improve the quality of health care with Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert C. Garrett. (Edwin J. Torres/ Governor's Office)
Health Care
New Jersey
NJ Spotlight

Murphy signs nine bills to protect N.J.’s health insurance gains from federal attack

All state-run plans would be required to cover basic services and not penalize patients with preexisting conditions

7 years ago

File photo: In the distance, construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline at Raystown Lake Recreation Area in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. (StateImpact Pennsylvania/Lindsay Lazarski)
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Sunoco fined $2 million for Mariner East spills in Raystown Lake

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has fined Sunoco Pipeline almost $2 million for pollution releases into Raystown Lake during pipeline construction.

7 years ago

State Correctional Institution – Retreat in Hunlock Creek, Pa. (Pennsylvania Department of Corrections)
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania

Pa. governor to follow through on plan to close state prison

Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday that he will follow through on his plan to close another state prison, as a cost-cutting step amid a declining inmate population.

7 years ago

Defender Association of Philadelphia office building
Philadelphia

Philly public defenders move for union vote after management skips voluntary recognition

The union, which would represent about 200 lawyers, said it’s holding out hope for a new proposal from management — but it’s still filing for an NLRB election.

7 years ago

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Criminal Justice
Income Inequality
New Jersey

N.J. is eliminating ‘patently unfair’ motor vehicle surcharges — but not for 15 years

New Jersey will eliminate surcharges on motor vehicle violations, which defendants are required to pay in addition to court-imposed fines and penalties.

7 years ago

(Photo illustration by Dawn Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Spotlight PA

Youth groups are skirting background check law intended to protect children from abuse

Five years after the law took effect, there are signs it isn’t working as intended, and organizations are able to skirt the rules and face few, if any, consequences.

7 years ago

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