Protests
Why thousands gathered with the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition at huge rally in Center City
The large demonstration was hardly covered by local news outlets, frustrating participants.
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Philadelphia City Council halts public comment after shouting over Hamas resolution
People against the war came to City Council to express their sides in the conflict.
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U.S. students are clashing over the Israel-Hamas war. What can colleges do?
The conflict has heightened tensions on U.S. campuses. What is the role and responsibility of colleges right now?
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On Saturday, family and friends of Anthony Allegrini Jr. — an 18-year-old who was killed by Pa. State Police in June — held a rally to demand answers.
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Thursday’s conversation followed several days of unrest, after the decision by Judge Wendy L. Pew to drop charges against Mark Dial.
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Listen 1:32"These buildings ... they don't need your protection,” Mike Africa Jr. said of police. “Who needs your protection is people like Eddie.”
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Listen 1:20UAW’s unique strike strategy keeps Detroit Big 3 automakers guessing
The UAW's strategy of limited, targeted strikes at all three American auto companies has gained widespread support among its rank and file.
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Thousands are marching in New York to demand that Biden ‘end fossil fuels’
The march comes after a summer marked by extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.
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6 protesters arrested as onshore testing work for New Jersey wind farm begins
Ocean City has become the hub of resistance to offshore wind projects in New Jersey and elsewhere along the U.S. East Coast.
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In the wake of Eddie Irizarry Jr. killing, advocates march for police accountability, transparency
The peaceful march ended in front of the Philadelphia 24th Police District station.
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Listen 1:19SEIU workers stage massive rally in Philly as cleaners fight for better wages
Members of the Service Employees International Union from the New York area filled buses in support of their Philly counterparts.
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Judge rules retrial of ex-Philadelphia officer in 2020 protest actions should be held outside city
Richard Paul Nicoletti, whose previous trial ended in a mistrial, faced charges including simple assault and reckless endangerment.
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Photo essay: Philly protesters rally against housing injustice, demand affordable housing for all
Organizers with One PA say they want banks and local and federal governments to fix the housing crisis they created.
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7 people arrested during protests at Moms for Liberty Summit, Philadelphia Police say
ACT UP Philadelphia said Sunday’s “civil disobedience action” was “organized by an autonomous group of activists in solidarity.”
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Listen 1:18Organizers gave out free books and served food and drink as they filled the streets with music, art, and celebration of LGBTQ love.
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