Social Justice
As food costs rise, one New Jersey soup kitchen provides Thanksgiving help
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen opened its doors to anyone in need of a Thanksgiving lunch. Administrators say demand for food has been up for the last two months.
2 years ago
Tropical Storm Isaias damaged hundreds of homes in Philly. In low-lying Eastwick, residents are still recovering.
2 years ago
Listen 4:45The Philadelphia chickenman is using his platform to address hunger in his neighborhood
South Philadelphia Community Fridge raised $1,000 in a less than day after Alexander Tominsky solicited donations on Twitter.
2 years ago
Brother of MOVE victims sues Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania for mishandled remains
Lionell Dotson, the brother of two children killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
What’s in the so-called Don’t Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country
House Republicans have introduced legislation that some critics are describing as a national "Don't Say Gay" bill.
2 years ago
Requested by City Council, the PPD audit by the Controller’s Office also includes recommendations for progress.
2 years ago
Supreme Court declines to consider challenge to racist citizenship laws
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to reconsider the so-called "Insular Cases," a series of cases decided in the early 1900s.
2 years ago
Regional Roundup: October 17, 2022
PMA organizers ratify a contract after three years of bargaining. Plus, Philly sports fanatics are amped up. And, Philadelphia Bee Company's Don Shump on lanternfly honey.
Air Date: October 17, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15In Pa. county jails, people with mental illness are routinely met with pepper spray and stun guns
A WITF investigation finds that corrections officers use physical force on people who may be unable to comply with orders due to a mental health condition.
2 years ago
Biden’s pardon for marijuana convictions and the future of decriminalization
Thousands of people with possession convictions will be pardoned, Biden announced Thursday. Some states push back, others have already made progress with decriminalization.
Air Date: October 12, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Activists hold voter rally to mark the 151st anniversary of Octavius Catto’s assassination
The assassination of the civil rights champion was used as an example of why voting is so important for everyone.
2 years ago
Alabama Sen. Tuberville equates descendants of enslaved people to criminals
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., compared descendants of enslaved people to criminals on Saturday at a rally for Trump, drawing intense backlash for promoting a racist narrative
2 years ago
Biden’s pot pardon will help reverse War on Drugs harm to Black people, advocates say
The war's ultimate outcome, was the over-policing of Black communities, leading to massive arrest rates for accused Black drug users.
2 years ago
‘2 Clocks’ disassembles toxic masculinity with humor
The new play at the Wilma Theater is enlightening, enraging, and uncomfortable. That’s the point.
2 years ago
Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates
The dermatological, biochemical and pharmaceutical experiments were performed by University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Albert Kligman.
2 years ago