Social Justice
Philly task force issues recommendations to eliminate home appraising bias
The long-standing problem is rooted in racial discrimination. Homes in primarily Black neighborhoods are undervalued by an average of nearly $26,000.
2 years ago
The Pennridge school board is considering a policy that would limit the “nonschool materials” students can share in school and online.
2 years ago
In a 3rd test, Facebook still fails to block hate speech
Facebook is letting violent hate speech slip through its controls in Kenya as it has in other countries, according to a new report.
2 years ago
DOJ: Buffett company discriminated against Black homebuyers in Philly, N.J., Del.
A Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire businessman Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway discriminated against potential Black and Latino homebuyers.
2 years ago
Indiana doctor says she has been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old
An Indiana doctor says she has faced harassment after the story of one of her patients — a 10-year-old Ohio girl who became pregnant as a result of rape — captured the nation.
3 years ago
One of the two women to win a sexual harassment judgment against former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross talks about her healing process.
3 years ago
Listen 8:57N.J. advocacy groups say U.S. courts are ‘turning this country back’ on transgender rights
The founder of the Trans Affirming Alliance called the federal court ruling that prevents the DOE from enforcing rules protecting trans youth “an attack on our children.”
3 years ago
Sesame Place issues apology after viral video shows Black children being passed over at parade
The theme park says it will take actions to “do better,” including training employees to “deliver an inclusive, equitable, and entertaining experience.”
3 years ago
All students must now compete according to their sex assigned at birth, according to the updated policy.
3 years ago
Tim Miller on ‘Why We Did It’ and the future of the Republican party
In "Why We Did It", Tim Miller gives an honest reflection his own past work for the Republican Party and the actions of his former peers in the GOP establishment.
Air Date: July 12, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Chauvin gets 21 years for violating Floyd’s civil rights
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
3 years ago
The barista uprising: Coffee shop workers ignite a union renewal
Baristas at Starbucks as well as indie coffeehouses have driven a surge in organizing. They see their activism as benefiting not just themselves, but working people broadly.
3 years ago
After the spotlight: How a book ban fight changed one Pa. community
A book ban put the Central York School in the national spotlight. Meet the people who defeated it — and discover how it changed them.
Air Date: June 30, 2022
Listen 23:43How green became the color of the abortion rights movement
Protests for abortion rights around the world are often awash in the color green – handkerchiefs, scarves, protest signs, and more.
3 years ago
With Roe dead, some fear rollback of LGBTQ and other rights
In a separate concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas said the court should review other precedents, including its 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage.
3 years ago