
Gender
Friends: Trump accuser told us of attack in the ’90s
Two women have confirmed that the writer E. Jean Carroll told them in the 1990s that she'd been sexually assaulted by Trump in the dressing room of a NYC department store
6 years ago
Years before the police raids that led to the Stonewall riots, Philadelphia was home to activists and protesters demanding rights for the LGBTQ community.
Air Date: June 25, 2019
Listen 48:59N.J. official’s rape allegation could change state law
Should the Murphy administration have done more in response to Katie Brennan's allegation that a campaign staffer assaulted her? N.J. legislative committee says yes.
Air Date: June 25, 2019
Listen 12:40Hair stylists often hear stories of abuse from clients. Why not offer help at the salon?
A St. Joseph’s University study found stylists learned about abuse from their clients, especially in immigrant communities. It suggests salons could help offer resources.
6 years ago
Listen 2:49How effective is diversity training?
Many companies require diversity training, but changing people's attitudes and behaviors is challenging. We'll talk about implicit bias, and making inclusive workplaces.
Air Date: June 18, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:16Amid calls for Leach to resign, Pa. lawmakers push anti-harassment bills
Pa. House and Senate members are pushing a slate of anti-harassment bills amid calls for Montco Democratic Sen. Daylin Leach to resign.
6 years ago
Political veteran nominated as first woman to run Delaware prisons
Claire DeMatteis was senior counsel to Joe Biden when he was a U.S. Senator. Now she is Gov. Carney’s nominee to to lead Delaware’s prison system.
6 years ago
Listen 2:02The campaign finance of women’s suffrage
On June 4th, 1919, Congress passed the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing all women the right to vote. It would be another year, in August of 1920, before enough states ratified it.
6 years ago
Why this Rosie the Riveter from Bucks County is still fighting
Mae Kreier of Levittown, Pa. is one of millions of women who built airplanes, ships, and bombs during World War II. She's still fighting for their efforts to be recognized.
Air Date: June 4, 2019
Listen 11:09How long will it take Philly to go from ‘councilman’ to ‘councilmember’?
Philadelphia voters have OKed a ballot measure to move toward gender-neutral language for our lawmakers in City Hall.
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf pushes for LGBTQ protections in face of ACA changes
A bill to extend the commonwealth's civil rights protections to LGBTQ people has repeatedly stalled in the Pennsylvania Legislature.
6 years ago
Supreme Court rejects appeal over Pa. school’s transgender bathroom policy
The justices on Tuesday rejected an appeal from students who argued that allowing transgender students to use the same facilities violated their right to privacy.
6 years ago
Girls hockey in Philly may get boost from Howe Foundation
Snider Hockey officials want to get to a point that boys and girls are split 50-50 and a is teaming up with the Howe Foundation to take another stride toward that goal.
6 years ago
Why Alabama’s abortion ban is reminiscent of Pennsylvania challenge to Roe v. Wade
The landmark Supreme Court case from Pennsylvania, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, didn't overturn Roe v. Wade. But could Alabama's anti-abortion law?
Air Date: May 28, 2019
Listen 12:45Gordon on track to become first African American woman Register of Wills
Tracey Gordon ran her campaign for the Register of Wills in the Democratic primary on a shoestring budget against an entrenched incumbent.
6 years ago