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Protests

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Federal judge transfers Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to New Jersey

Khalil, 30, a legal U.S. resident with no criminal record, was detained by federal immigration agents March 8 for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

1 year ago

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Government asks that detained Columbia student’s legal fight be moved to New Jersey or Louisiana

Immigration enforcement agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident who is married to an American citizen, in New York on Saturday.

1 year ago

Protesters outside of City Hall
Science

Philly scientists, protesters join nationwide push to ‘Stand up for Science’ opposing Trump’s funding cuts

More than 2,000 rallied in Philadelphia as part of a nationwide protest that included almost every state in the U.S.

1 year ago

Laura Hedlund, 48 of Eagan, protests in front of a Target store. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Studio 2
Money

Do consumer boycotts work?

Americus Reed II and Jordyn Holman discuss the political economic blackout protesting Target, Amazon, Walmart and other major retailers for DEI policy reversals nationwide.

Air Date: March 6, 2025 12:00 pm

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Residents gather in Glenside in the aftermath of the SPS fire to protest ongoing federal budget and workforce cuts on March 4, 2025.
Community

Glenside residents protest DOGE cuts in the aftermath of SPS fire: ‘Who’s going to be keeping an eye out for us?’

Residents said environmental oversight is crucial as they continue to grapple with the impacts of the industrial disaster in their own backyards.

1 year ago

People hold Ukrainian and American flags outside City Hall in Philadelphia
Community

Hundreds gather at Philly’s City Hall to support Ukraine after tense White House meeting

Hundreds rallied near City Hall Tuesday, holding Ukraine flags in support after Trump and Zelenskyy clashed over war negotiations.

1 year ago

Listen 1:23
people protesting with a sign reading RESEARCH IS CHEAPER THAN DISEASE
Science

Academics in N.J., Philly protest Trump administration cuts to scientific research

Rallies in Center City and at Rutgers University were part of a nationwide day of action to speak out against Trump administration cuts.

1 year ago

protesters in D.C.
Community

‘No kings on Presidents Day’ rings out from protests against Trump and Musk

Dubbed “No Kings on Presidents Day” by the 50501 Movement, the latest protests came less than two weeks after a similar nationwide event on Feb. 5.

1 year ago

protesters walking, with a sign reading VETERANS AGAINST TYRANNY, another STOP THE FASCISM, and another reads WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED!
Community

Hundreds protest Trump administration policies in Center City, joining national movement

Wednesday’s march joined thousands of demonstrators in cities across the United States in protesting against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s agenda.

1 year ago

Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy

Trump executive orders take aim at antisemitism on college campuses, critical race theory

One plan calls for the deportation of noncitizens who attended pro-Palestinian protests, while another says federal money won't be used on the “indoctrination” of children.

1 year ago

Protesters hold a cross and signs reading ALL ARE WELCOME and IMMIGRANTS DESERVE DIGNITY
Community

Advocates react to reported ICE operation in North Philly: ‘They cannot come and persecute our families’

Protesters gathered outside Philly’s ICE field office after advocates reported the operation.

1 year ago

Listen 1:25
A sign for Towamencin's Municipal Center
Politics & Policy
6abc

Montco official resigns after posting controversial TikTok emulating Elon Musk

A Towamencin supervisor posted a video mimicking Musk at President Trump's inauguration, where he appeared to make a Nazi salute to the crowd.

1 year ago

Participants speaking to each other
Politics & Policy

Delaware ACLU trains activists to repel threats to immigrants, reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ protections under Trump

The state’s ACLU chapter hopes to prepare residents for potential policies under the incoming Trump administration.

1 year ago

On Saturday, a few hundred people gathered outside City Hall in Philadelphia for the People's March. (Zoe Read/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Protesters gather outside Philadelphia City Hall to demonstrate against Trump, GOP policies

More than two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights was a key issue highlighted during the demonstration.

1 year ago

Protesters fight against detention and deportation
Community

Undocumented immigrants and supporters in Philly rally for help from the Biden administration

The group wants the Biden administration to take steps to dismantle the U.S. deportation system before Trump takes office.

1 year ago

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