Social Justice
The health care shortage that impacts victims of sexual assault
Some rape victims have to travel hours to get an exam from a nurse with special training and forensic expertise. Debbie Holbrook s ...
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Risk of employer retaliation must be removed for workers who claim discrimination
In February 2017, Susan Fowler, an engineer, left her job at Uber and wrote a blog post ...
9 years ago
‘Rhythms of Resistance’ coming to Philly’s Clef Club
Philadelphia’s Clef Club is the site for a ...
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Steaks are delicious. Bacon is tasty. Americans eat a ton of meat, and consumption is on the rise. And, there are serious implications in ...
Air Date: June 2, 2017
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Notre Dame commencement protesters chose the wrong time and place
When I heard that a group of disgruntled Notre Dame students marched out of the graduation ceremonies in less-than-silent protest this we ...
9 years ago
Making real the racial faith, justice, and hope we talk about
A nightmare showed up to remind me that this is our time for struggle, and my voice is priceless. And silence won't make my dream come true. It has always been now.
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The good, the bad, and the ugly of free speech
Free speech is easy to support when you like what’s being said, but that’s not how the First Amendment works. This is somethi ...
9 years ago
Want to preserve religious freedom? Preserve the line between church and state.
For the last 63 years, the ...
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Leanne: Overstaying her tourist visa to nurse family ties
“Life, unauthorized” is a series from WHYY that looks at the per ...
9 years ago
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Tanesha: An unauthorized worker abused by her employer
“Life, unauthorized” is a series from WHYY that looks at the per ...
9 years ago
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José: Undocumented for 22 years, ‘one of the unlucky ones’
“Life, unauthorized” is a series from WHYY/NewsWorks that looks ...
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The ‘baby penalty’ often sidelines female scientists
Married women scientists with children are less likely to get a tenure track job than married men with children. Nancy Pleshko, a ...
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3 steps to releasing your inner activist — reflections on the Women’s March on Philadelphia
The state of activism in Philadelphia, and indeed throughout the United States and the world, is evolving. Reacting to the fears many mar ...
9 years ago
Thinking of joining a protest? Here’s what to know before you take the streets
Attending a protest is empowering. It can also be overwhelming for people new to protests. It's important to be well-informed.
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