Social Justice
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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The Central Bucks School District is buying books to consider banning them from libraries
As part of its book review process, the district is buying books so committees can read them and make recommendations.
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As Kansas City Chiefs head to the Super Bowl, their violent traditions alienate even some local fans
Some Kansas City Chiefs fans feel outright alienated every time they see that arrowhead-shaped logo or the so-called “tomahawk chop.”
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Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral
The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.
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It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration
Here are three things to know about Black History Month.
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Police statements tell the first version of an incident. Then video footage comes out
In the days since Tennessee officials released video footage of Memphis police officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols, law enforcement has faced a new wave of criticism.
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