Social Justice
Trayvon Martin’s mother speaks at Univ. of Delaware’s ‘Black Mothers and Police Violence’ forum
The mothers of Trayvon Martin and Leslie Prater spoke about grief, police brutality, and how to make change during a forum at the University of Delaware.
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Listen 1:18DOJ says Louisville police had pattern of violating rights
The report said Louisville Police “discriminate against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants.
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Texas women sue their state, saying abortion bans put them in danger
Five women who were denied abortions under Texas law while facing medical crises are suing the state, asking a judge to clarify exceptions to the laws.
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MacColl’s conviction stems from statements to supervisors after shooting a teen suspect in an armed carjacking. He faces up to three years behind bars.
2 years ago
Temple faculty still deciding on ‘no confidence’ vote
The Temple Association of University Professionals’ executive committee plans on meeting Monday “to discuss a path forward, which may include a vote of no confidence.”
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New Pa. House rules expand who can file a sexual harassment complaint against lawmakers
Previous chamber rules had allowed only state House members and employees to file harassment complaints with the chamber’s ethics committee.
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The exam, considered one of the nation’s toughest, will now be given twice a year. The passing score was lowered slightly and fewer essays will be required.
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Listen 1:46Philly AIDS Thrift makes biggest donation since its founding in 2005
Since opening in 2005, the quirky thrift store near South Street has given away its proceeds to AIDS-related causes. This year was its biggest ever.
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U.S. mass killings linked to extremism spiked over last decade
The number of U.S. mass killings linked to extremism over the past decade was at least three times higher than the total from any other 10-year period since the 1970s.
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What will happen if medication abortion challenge succeeds?
Medication abortions in the United States usually involve two different drugs. In the latest effort to limit abortion access, opponents are seeking to ban one of those.
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro joins other Democratic governors to form alliance on abortion rights
Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access.
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Philly’s ‘AIDS’ office goes away: How a new acronym helps fight racism in medicine
The Division of HIV Health is working to reduce stigma and increase equity — and its name is part of the key.
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White racist gets life sentence for Buffalo market massacre
Gendron pleaded guilty in November to charges including murder and domestic terrorism motivated by hate. The terrorism charge carries an automatic life sentence.
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More than half of Republicans support Christian nationalism, according to a new survey
Researchers found that more than half of Republicans believe the country should be a strictly Christian nation.
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Racist video spurs protest at Philly Catholic high school
The racist video showing teenage white girls in blackface was circulated on social media this week.
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