Protests

The brigade gathers weekly with signs of peace, love and protest — hoping to spark conversation and connection throughout the county.

AFSCME District Council 33 members protested at Fourth of July ceremonies and parades as contract negotiations with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration continue.

Philadelphia municipal workers are on strike for a third day, meaning decreased city services and no trash pickup. Will DC 33 and Mayor Cherelle Parker come to an agreement?

The union represents 9,000 blue-collar city employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards.

About 100 people rallied at City Hall and marched through Center City to denounce American military involvement in the Middle East.

The action comes as President Donald Trump said he is weighing U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Last year, threats against elected officials reached an all-time high. And polls find more Americans support the use of violence to achieve a political goal. We discuss why.

Last week, the EPA announced that it plans to repeal a rule expected to curb climate pollution from power plants.

Organizers designated Philadelphia as the lead city in a movement spanning the nation, with over 2,000 protests planned.

The White House could appeal the injunction issued by the judge but the decision in a federal court is a setback for President Trump.

Union leaders say they've been in negotiations with the city for months without reaching an agreement.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, in an interview Wednesday in The Washington Post, said Trump should not send troops to a weekend protest scheduled in Philadelphia.

Nearly 400 Los Angeles protesters have been detained or arrested since last Saturday, police say. “No Kings” rallies critical of Trump are planned nationwide this Saturday.

Advocates are pushing for county commissioners to pass a welcoming act to better protect immigrant residents.

One witness said a Philadelphia police officer hit a protester “wherever he could” despite the protester not offering any resistance.