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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Vaughn prison in Smyrna, Delaware. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Lawyer claims Delaware prisons routinely mistreat inmates

Two recent deaths could have been prevented, says attorney representing scores of prisoners in suit against Delaware Gov. John Carney and other officials.

7 years ago

Cielo Mendez, 17, of Plainfield, N.J., who is a DACA recipient, (second from left with banner), marches next to Gabriel Henao, 7, and Kimberly Armas, 15, of Elizabeth, N.J., in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, outside of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

New Jersey AG issues sweeping immigration order limiting cooperation with feds

Order from N.J. attorney general avoids "sanctuary" label, but severely limits how much local police can cooperate with ICE.

7 years ago

(Courtesy of NJ Advance Media)
Courts & Law
WNYC

Documenting police use of force in New Jersey

Stephen Stirling and Disha Raychaudhuri are among a team of reporters for NJ Advance Media behind The Force Report.

7 years ago

Wilmington Police M/Cpl. Michael Ballard is accused of allegedly embezzling $22,000 in funds generated by recycling brass shell casings at the department’s firing range.  (File/WHYY; Ballard photo courtesy Wilmington Police)
Courts & Law

Wilmington cop accused of embezzling police funds

Michael Ballard was arrested Tuesday following a three-month internal investigation.

7 years ago

Shawn Ellerman, of the Philadelphia Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration, speaks to Philadelphia school children during a youth summit on drug prevention at Temple University.
Education

Aiming to raise awareness about drugs, DEA hosts summit for Philly kids

DEA says community outreach efforts — including sponsoring after-school and summer programs — are as vital as its law enforcement mission in addressing the opioid epidemic.

7 years ago

Listen 1:31
Two Jewish police officers are suing the Philadelphia Police Department, headquartered at Seventh and Race streets, what they say is systemic anti-Semitic harassment. (WHYY file photo)
Community

2 Philly cops sue department, claiming spate of anti-Semitic harassment

A police spokesman and a representative of the city of Philadelphia both declined to comment on the pending litigation.

8 years ago

left to right: Kwame Ajamu, Kirk Bloodsworth (AP)
Radio Times
Courts & Law

Death row exonerees speak out

Guests: Kirk Bloodsworth, Kwame Ajamu, Helen Prejan Being sentenced to death row for a crime you did not commit i ...

Air Date: November 15, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam (Bill Barlow for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Authorities review dispute involving Atlantic City officials

Authorities are investigating a "physical dispute" that reportedly involved the city's mayor, a city councilman and others who were arguing with them,

8 years ago

Arts & Entertainment

‘Walk in My Shoes’ brings conversations of police, community relations to the stage

Philadelphia police officers and people of color sharing each of their most intense encounters are featured in a film to be screened Friday at Jefferson University.

8 years ago

Listen 1:50
In late August following a prison lockdown, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections halted book donations from organizations as well as inmates’ families and friends Now, the DOC is letting book donation groups communicate with inmates, and family and friends can buy books directly through publishers. (StudioDin/BigStock)
Politics & Policy

After pushback, Pennsylvania changing approach to books in prisons

All the donated and purchased books will be searched for drugs before being delivered to inmates.

8 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross discusses an officer-involved shooting on Dec. 27 that left an East Germantown man dead. Officer Eric Ruch, who fired the single shot, will be fired from the force. (Bobby Allyn/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly firing officer who fatally shot unarmed East Germantown man

Top Philadelphia police officials say a 10-year veteran of the force will be fired for violating department policy in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man.

8 years ago

It's not too late to learn about the candidates running in your district. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Election Day freebies not allowed for the 2018 midterms

In previous election years, sporting an 'I Voted' sticker on Election Day could get you some free stuff, but it turns out that's illegal during elections for federal office.

8 years ago

Listen 2:17
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law
PlanPhilly

Police Commissioner rejects key Starbucks arrest report recommendation

The PPD agrees that anti-racist training could help officers de-escalate conflicts but can’t commit to providing that training.

8 years ago

Donna Clement-Jackson, the godmother of David Jones, stands with other supporters of Jones after a court hearing for former Philadelphia Police officer Ryan Pownall, who is being charged in the death of Jones.  (Bobby Allyn/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly judge lowers charges against Pownall in suspect’s death, releases ex-cop on bail

Former Philadelphia police officer Ryan Pownall, the first cop to be charged with murder in nearly two decades,  was released Thursday a ...

8 years ago

Philadelphia Police Department headquarters at 7th and Race streets (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

DA: No charges in death of man shot by police in home

Police commissioner Richard Ross called the shooting "an all-out, absolute tragedy."

8 years ago

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