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Protests

Protesters face off with police during a demonstration on I-676 in Philadelphia on June 1, 2020
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Mistrial declared: What you need to know about the former Philly SWAT officer seen pepper-spraying protestors

A hung jury ended the trial, the first of a Philadelphia law enforcement officer involved in police operations during the 2020 protests.

3 years ago

police officer pepper spraying a protester
Courts & Law
6abc

Mistrial declared in case involving former Philadelphia officer who pepper-sprayed protesters

The jury told the judge it was at an impasse on Friday, but the judge urged them to continue working toward a verdict.

3 years ago

Police officers watch as protesters gather in the Broadway-Lafayette subway station to protest the death of Jordan Neely, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in New York. Four people were arrested, police said. Neely, a man who was suffering an apparent mental health episode aboard a New York City subway, died this week after being placed in a headlock by a fellow rider on Monday, May 1, according to police officials and video of the encounter. 
(AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz)
NPR
Politics & Policy

After Jordan Neely’s death, homeless advocates blame NYC’s ‘dehumanizing’ policies

Advocates for the homeless are calling for accountability in the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man who died this week on a New York City subway train.

3 years ago

Abandon by James Ijames (L to R) Melanye Finister, Brenson Thomas, Carlo Campbell, Jared Chichester (Paola Nogueras
Studio 2

James Ijames, Mayoral Candidate Cherelle Parker, ‘The Case for Cancel Culture’

Cherelle Parker on her plans if elected mayor of Philadelphia. Journalist Ernest Owens makes 'The Case for Cancel Culture.' And Pulitzer winner James Ijames on 'Abandon.'

Air Date: May 2, 2023 12:00 pm

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Protesters are visible through the windows of a meeting room.
Education

With no tentative agreements, Rutgers unions continue labor actions

Though three unions have agreed on a framework, there are still issues lingering between New Jersey’s public university and its unionized workforce.

3 years ago

Students and transgender advocates circled around City Hall on Apr. 25, 2023, halting traffic and demanding multiple Pa. House Bills be vetoed. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Students walk out of Philly schools to protest Pa. anti-trans, sex ed legislation

Students and transgender advocates rally against three House bills targeting gender-affirming care, transgender athletes, and sex education in public schools.

3 years ago

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Rallyers gather at City Hall.
Education

City Hall protest calls on Philly to provide equitable treatment for charter schools

The students delivered petitions to both the mayor and City Council calling for fair reviews of charter schools, especially in Black and brown neighborhoods.

3 years ago

Tredyffrin Township police arrest protesters at the Matthews Road entrance to Vanguard offices. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Climate activists arrested at Vanguard headquarters in Chester County

Climate activists want the suburban Philadelphia-based asset manager to stop investing in fossil fuel. Vanguard says it's carefully managing climate risks for customers.

3 years ago

New research about alcohol shows that drinking even small amounts can be harmful.
Studio 2

Alcohol and Health Risks, Spring Gardening, Rutgers University Strike

The latest research shows even moderate drinking is bad for your health. Plus, a special segment in time for spring gardening. And the latest on the Rutgers University strike.

Air Date: April 11, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:43
Federal prosecutors say the above photo taken on Jan. 6, 2021, shows Kepley (blue circle) and Nolf (orange circle) moving with the invading mob toward the tunnel into the Capitol. (U.S. Department of Justice)
Courts & Law

Delaware woman and her brother from Pennsylvania charged in attempt to breach Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection

Authorities say Heather Kepley of Millsboro carried a pink Trump flag while she tried to storm the Capitol with her brother. Each brought a minor son to D.C.

3 years ago

Gun reform and ''Tennessee Three'' supporters raise signs in the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville
Politics & Policy

Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

The vote to oust Rep. Justin Pearson on Thursday came after fellow Democratic Rep. Justin Jones was expelled but a vote to oust Rep. Gloria Johnson failed.

3 years ago

Anti-Trump supporters face off against Trump supporters from a separate pen at a protest held in Collect Pond Park across the street from the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York
Courts & Law

Trump’s surrender at courthouse creates New York spectacle

Hundreds of onlookers, protesters, journalists and a few politicians swarmed into a small park across the street from the courthouse on Tuesday.

3 years ago

Smoke from burning police cars rises over protesters at Broad Street and JFK Boulevard. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Man gets 5 years after police car set afire in 2020 protests

U.S. District Chief Judge Juan R. Sánchez imposed a 61-month term on obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder and firearms counts.

3 years ago

Faculty and staff hold picket signs on the Camden campus of Rutgers University.
Education

At discussion about university finances, Rutgers union workers demand raises and new contract

The demonstration adds another page to the stalemate between union workers and Rutgers administration.

3 years ago

Listen 1:17
A woman holds photos of gun violence victims at a rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol pressing for stronger gun-control laws, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Harrisburg, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Democrats, marchers press gun violence debate at Pa. Capitol

Thursday's March For Our Lives rally marks its fifth anniversary since its inception after a 2018 mass shooting at a Florida high school.

3 years ago

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