
Social Justice
People’s Light Theater gets a crash course in West Chester’s Black history
The cast and crew at People’s Light Theater were given a crash course in West Chester’s Black history for their premiere of “Bayard Rustin Inside Ashland.”
2 days ago
Texas Supreme Court OKs state child abuse inquiries into the families of trans kids
It's a blow to Texas families with transgender children, some of whom are departing the state or considering moves because of the threat of these investigations.
1 week ago
Still rebounding from the pandemic, Delco nonprofits hope to use grant money to expand
The Foundation for Delaware County’s latest round of grants will go to groups like Share Food Program, which will build Delco’s first ever designated food bank.
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Moralists in the U.S. ignore child-killing conditions while waving the pro-life banner
The fact that high rates of infant and maternal mortality persist in the richest nation on earth mocks the phrase pro-life, writes Linn Washington.
2 weeks ago
‘Thinking outside of the box’: Delco leaders plan to dispatch mental health experts alongside police
After crucial federal funding was finally secured, Delco officials plan to dispatch mental health experts alongside police officers during mental health calls.
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A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned
Karina Gould, the minister of families, children, and social development said that Canada would allow Americans to obtain abortions.
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‘Fight like hell’: How Philly and Pa. officials are reacting to the Supreme Court abortion leak
From the governor to the mayor to representatives at all levels, elected Democrats are sounding an alarm.
3 weeks ago
Report: Draft opinion suggests Supreme Court will overturn Roe
A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states and could have huge ramifications for this year's elections.
3 weeks ago
Doctor who challenged LGBTQ psychiatric diagnosis 50 years ago honored in Philadelphia
Dr. John Fryer who testified at ‘Dr. Henry Anonymous’ before the APA is recognized for removing the stigma of being gay on the 50th anniversary of his testimony.
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Circle honoring victims of sexual assault closes out Philly advocacy event
The event came as Sexual Assault Awareness Month winds down.
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N.J. advocates urge close look at state police culture before more troopers are added
Citing a history of racial discrimination, advocates say the Murphy administration should hear their concerns before adding more state troopers.
3 weeks ago
Pa. lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation
Pennsylvania lawmakers say the legislation would help reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits.
3 weeks ago
Harvard pledges $100 million to atone for role in slavery
President Lawrence Bacow announced the funding as Harvard released a new report detailing many ways the college benefited from slavery and perpetuated racial inequality.
4 weeks ago
Ex-Philly police officer charged in beating of mother during 2020 unrest
Kardos is accused of beating Rickia Young amid the unrest following the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia.
1 month ago
Activists, Black-owned weed businesses say N.J. can do more to ensure social equity
Some business owners and advocates of color want the state to invest in educational programs for prospective business owners and grants for minority-led businesses.
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