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Social Justice

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Courts & Law

Three years after George Floyd, activists push for racial equity and police accountability

Activists say the energy and purpose of the George Floyd protests continue to fuel social justice fights three years later.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

Bank set to settle lending discrimination lawsuit alleging ‘redlining’ in Philly area

The agreement is part of a broader initiative to root out the discriminatory practice.

3 years ago

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Courts & Law

On the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, reckoning with police violence remains in limbo

Now, three years since Floyd’s murder, proponents of federal actions still await signs of change.

3 years ago

Protesters sitting in the street, blocking a prison transport bus
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Here’s what happened to everyone arrested during the 2020 protests in Philadelphia

Some serious offenders got federal prison sentences, while a new diversionary program saw positive results.

3 years ago

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Community

All-time NFL great running back, social activist Jim Brown dead at 87

Brown was one of the greatest players in football history and one of the game’s first superstars.

3 years ago

A stack of banned books sits on a table, while someone reads 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison
Education

PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans

The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books from library shelves.

3 years ago

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Studio 2

Election Analysis, Red Knots, Ilyon Woo’s “Master Slave Husband Wife”

One day after the primaries, what do we know about the outcome of the election, voter turnout and the issues at stake? Plus, red knits return to the Delaware Bay beaches.

Air Date: May 16, 2023 12:00 pm

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Courts & Law
6abc

Elite New Jersey golf club accused of discrimination against women settles complaint

The AG said the club engaged in practices that prevented women from being members and gave few women the chance to be employees.

3 years ago

Cassandra Nuñez standing in her house
Courts & Law

Trump’s sexual assault verdict marks a rare moment of accountability. And women are noticing

It comes as women across the U.S. ponder the cultural landscape amid sweeping threats to their hard-won progress.

3 years ago

a 2020 census envelope
Politics & Policy

Simulation suggests 2020 census missed fifth of noncitizens

During the 2020 census, the Trump administration tried but failed to prevent people in the country illegally from being tallied.

3 years ago

Jasmine Rivera stands in the middle of an art exhibition space.
Arts & Entertainment

’We are so powerful’: Exhibition shows how artists helped shut down Berks immigrant detention center

The Shut Down Berks Coalition has created a touring exhibition of how it successfully closed the federal detention center.

3 years ago

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Education

Duane Morris’ investigation into Central Bucks finds no discrimination against LGBTQ students

Duane Morris claims the district is “ahead of the curve” in creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. The ACLU calls the investigation a “sham.”

3 years ago

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Courts & Law

Trump accuser says many in her generation didn’t report rape

E. Jean Carroll's remarks on Monday came during cross-examination from Trump's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, who questioned why she did not contact police.

3 years ago

E. Jean Carroll leaving the courthouse.
Courts & Law

Writer tells jury in lawsuit trial: ‘Donald Trump raped me’

E. Jean Carroll has said #MeToo fueled her decision to come forward in a 2019 memoir and accompanying magazine excerpt.

3 years ago

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Community

Students walk out of Philly schools to protest Pa. anti-trans, sex ed legislation

Students and transgender advocates rally against three House bills targeting gender-affirming care, transgender athletes, and sex education in public schools.

3 years ago

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