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Protests

Protesters brought signs to a Thursday action decrying this weekend's Moms For Liberty Summit in Philadelphia
Community

Photos: Moms for Liberty summit descends on Philadelphia

Here's a look at the scene in Philly, in photos.

3 years ago

People hold up signs protest Moms for Liberty.
Politics & Policy

Hundreds protest Moms for Liberty as weekend-long summit kicks off in Philadelphia

The Southern Poverty Law Center has deemed Moms for Liberty an extremist group, saying it “advances an anti-student inclusion agenda.”

3 years ago

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Protesters brought signs to a Thursday action decrying this weekend's Moms For Liberty Summit in Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

How Philly is responding to the Moms for Liberty conference

The local chapter is enthusiastically participating. Mayor Kenney and other elected officials spoke out against the group’s values.

3 years ago

Multiple protesters holding signs about climate change and PECO.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Replace fossil fuels’: Climate activists target PECO’s next power purchase plan

Every four years, PECO makes a plan to buy electricity for its customers. Climate activists want the utility to do something different the next time around.

3 years ago

The Moms for Liberty conference is being held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, across from Reading Terminal Marke
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

What to know about Moms for Liberty, the book-ban backers hosting a summit in Philly this week

Trump, DeSantis and other conservatives will speak at the “Joyful Warriors Summit,” hosted at a Philly Marriott despite elected officials' pleas.

3 years ago

Wei Chen speaks into a megaphone in front of a crowd and members of the media.
Community
Billy Penn

Thousands march and dance through Philly to protest the Sixers arena, chanting ‘Hands off Chinatown’

“It’s this generation’s turn to push back,” one demonstrator said.

3 years ago

Rally outside of the Pennsylvania state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa
Community

Partisan stalemate keeps child sexual assault lawsuit window from advancing in Pennsylvania

Child sexual abuse survivors are pressing Pennsylvania lawmakers to move ahead with opening a two-year window for them to file otherwise outdated lawsuits over their claims.

3 years ago

Protesters march on a sidewalk.
Health

‘We’re in real danger of becoming a real health care desert’: Nurses, lawmakers picket outside of Crozer-Chester Medical Center

Nurses and other medical professionals held an informational picket at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, criticizing hospital ownership.

3 years ago

Councilmember Kendra Brooks speaks in support of raising the minimum wage. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia protest calls for minimum wage hike and local control on future wage increases

The goal is not only to have a $15 minimum wage, but to wrestle control for future wage increases out of state control and into local hands.

3 years ago

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)
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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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