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James Forman leads singing in the SNCC office on Raymond Street in Atlanta, (from left) Mike Sayer, MacArthur Cotton, Forman, Marion Barry, Lester McKinney, Mike Thelwell, Lawrence Guyot, Judy Richardson, John Lewis, Jean Wheeler, and Julian Bond, 1963, Danny Lyon
Community

On 60th anniversary, SNCC veterans reflect on the struggle to register Black voters in the South

SNCC emerged as a force in the southern civil rights movement through their involvement in Freedom Rides and voter registration campaigns.

5 years ago

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In this Jan. 27, 2021, file photo, former President Bill Clinton speaks during funeral services for Henry
Politics & Policy

Bill Clinton in hospital for non-COVID-related infection

A spokesman for Bill Clinton says the former president is in the University of California Irvine Medical Center being treated for a non-COVID-related infection.

5 years ago

PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Feds allege Councilmember Bobby Henon punished Verizon to help campaign donor

On the sixth day of the Dougherty-Henon federal corruption trial, testimony centered on allegations that Councilmember Bobby Henon abused his power to help a donor.

5 years ago

The Gloria Casarez mural by Michelle Angela Ortiz at 12th and Locust streets was painted over on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. (Photo by Steve Weinik/Mural Arts)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Historical Commission official resigns, says Kenney meddled in vote over LGBTQ, African American landmark

The former Historical Commission member said the Kenney administration pressured him to vote against the protection of the former 12th Street Gym building on 12th Street.

5 years ago

John
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

‘He said he could have me replaced’: City official alleges threat from Johnny Doc

The second week of testimony began Tuesday in the federal corruption trial of Philly union leader John Dougherty and City Councilmember Bobby Henon.

5 years ago

Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness
Courts & Law
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Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness accused of nepotism, fraud, witness intimidation

A Delaware official has been indicted by a grand jury for offenses that the state AG said represented a "clear and disturbing pattern of behavior."

5 years ago

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2009 file photo, actress Sonia Manzano, right, performs at the Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kid show
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Health

Regional Roundup – 10/11/21

The NJ gubernatorial race, nursing shortages and Sonia Manzano, who played the role of Maria on Sesame Street, on the new PBS show "Alma's Way, inspired by her life.

Air Date: October 11, 2021 10:00 am

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PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

‘Do it because it helps me’: FBI drills into alleged Dougherty-Henon corruption

Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys tussled over who was in charge when councilman Henon allegedly took orders from union leader Dougherty.

5 years ago

Former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Captiol Hill on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. (Matt McClain/AP, Pool)
Radio Times

What to do about Facebook

Leaked internal documents and whistle-blower testimony have raised questions about Facebook, their harmful practices and if more oversight is necessary.

Air Date: October 7, 2021 10:00 am

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Johnny
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

‘Just John’s little guy’: FBI wiretaps reveal power play between union leader, council member

FBI wiretaps captured conversations between Local 98 union leader Johnny Doc and City Councilmember Bobby Henon about political favors and dirty payback.

5 years ago

A person receives their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic targeting minority community members at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on April 9, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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Politics & Policy

Judging ‘sincerely held’ religious belief is tricky for employers mandating vaccines

Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists, and the Catholic Church have all issued statements saying that their religion does not prohibit receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

5 years ago

Supreme Court
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Courts & Law

The Supreme Court’s conservatives cook up a stew of abortion, guns, religion and more

Monday marks the first time nearly all of them will gather together in the courtroom since the lockdown a year and a half ago.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden arrives at Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Del., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
NPR
Politics & Policy

‘Everybody is frustrated,’ except for Biden, about agenda delays

President Biden will meet with the Senate next week to discuss debt-ceiling delays before going on the road to advocate for his Build Back Better agenda and the bipartisan inf

5 years ago

Texas abortion clinic
Politics & Policy

Nation’s most restrictive abortion law back in Texas court

A. U.S. Distcitct judge will consider whether to temporarily halt the law that bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, which is usually around six weeks.

5 years ago

Gov. Phil Murphy (left) and ack Ciattarelli stand at podiums on opposite sides of a stage
Politics & Policy

Murphy, Ciattarelli spar in first debate of 2021 N.J. governor’s race

The two candidates drew clear contrasts on a range of pressing issues from the COVID-19 pandemic to teaching critical race theory in schools.

5 years ago

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