Social Justice
Will ‘No Kings’ rallies make a difference?
The "No Kings" demonstrations drew millions to the streets to protest President Donald Trump. Are peaceful protests an effective strategy and what’s the end goal?
Air Date: October 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:40Why a Glenside veteran joined the global flotilla to get aid to Gaza
As the flotilla gains worldwide attention, Philly, Montco and Delco lawmakers have signed on to legislation that would block the U.S. from sending certain weapons to Israel.
1 month ago
Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba
The Cuban government said Friday that Shakur died Thursday in Havana due to “health conditions and advanced age.”
1 month ago
‘Serious challenges’: National NAACP board takes action to revamp struggling Wilmington branch
Connecticut’s NAACP leader aims to stabilize operations, finances and community impact for the 110-year-old Wilmington branch.
2 months ago
Listen 1:37Rutgers University Law School receives $100,000 to support its pro bono program
Students, under the careful guidance of their professors, serve as attorneys for low-income residents facing immigration, housing and other issues.
2 months ago
Listen 0:46Grays Ferry community members say CHOP garage is a ‘health hazard’
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia plans to build a 1,005-vehicle garage for employee parking needs.
2 months ago
Listen 1:02The National Park Service has until Sept. 17 to provide a proposal to the Trump administration, which will decide the fate of the President’s House Site.
2 months ago
This Mullica Hill dog trainer draws on past trauma to help rehabilitate anxious and abused pups
On National Dog Day, a South Jersey trainer shares how her past trauma helps her connect with and rehabilitate abused, anxious dogs.
2 months ago
Listen 7:14ICE engaged in ‘standoff’ in Trenton, N.J.
ICE agents failed to gain entry to detain an unknown number of people inside a home on Bayard Street.
2 months ago
After 2 years of controversy, Mütter Museum announces new human remains policy
The new policy comes after two years of controversy involving public backlash, staff departures and high-level leadership changes.
2 months ago
Central Bucks school board holds public hearings on termination of superintendent, principal
The administrators were placed on leave earlier this year following abuse allegations in a special education classroom at Jamison Elementary School.
2 months ago
Camden residents remember Esiyah Dixon-Waheed, who was killed in Missouri drunk-driving incident
Friends and family remembered Esiyah H. Dixon-Waheed as a multitalented, lovable person. The Missouri man charged in the crash is being held without bond.
3 months ago
Listen 1:17Advocates say recent immigration enforcement has left families struggling to cope both financially and mentally. Grassroots efforts seek to offer humanitarian relief.
3 months ago
Listen 1:54Columnist Helen Ubiñas: My Philadelphia Inquirer farewell
Helen's initial 'Philly Shrug' column garnered major attention - but she continued to show up for victims of gun violence. She's leaving the Inquirer, but not journalism.
Air Date: August 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 18:10Queer, trans and nonbinary immigrants fleeing persecution face unique hurdles. Asylum Pride House is trying to meet increased demand for legal resources and social support.
3 months ago
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