
Social Justice
’Our children deserve better’: Supporters rally for desegregation of N.J. schools
A rally to support school desegregation in New Jersey is held as a judge is weighing whether the state is responsible for not doing enough to break up segregation.
3 years ago
Parents of teen shot by Pennsylvania State Police sue troopers, local DA
The parents of a Chinese American teenager fatally shot by Pennsylvania State Police filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the troopers involved and the local DA.
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Hawley’s attacks on Ketanji Brown Jackson fuel a surge in online conspiracy chatter
Hawley used much of his question time during Jackson's confirmation hearings this week to distort her sentencing record in cases related to child pornography.
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Delco Public Defender’s Office to join forces with national Partners for Justice
Come July, non-attorney advocates will work alongside the lawyers and social workers to increase access to poverty and mental health services.
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Loretta Ross’ Antidote to Cancel Culture
Professor Loretta Ross talks about "calling people out" in social media for bad behavior or offensive speech, and offers an alternate viewpoint on so-called "cancel culture".
Air Date: March 23, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 48:59U.S. plan aims to end racial, ethnic bias in home appraisals
The plan contains 21 steps to improve oversight and accountability, including a legislative proposal to modernize the governance structure of the appraisal industry.
3 years ago
Ex-athletic trainer claims bias behind her firing from Main Line girls school
A Muslim athletic trainer claims she was fired by a private girls school in Bryn Mawr over years-old social media posts criticizing Israel.
3 years ago
On Equal Pay Day, women are trying to make a dollar out of 83 cents
Equal Pay Day in the U.S. lands on a different day every year, and this year it turns out on average, women "only" had to work 74 extra days into 2022 to catch up to men.
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Philly-area brewers join global Brew for Ukraine campaign
A craft brewer in Ukraine switched from making beer to making Molotov cocktails. Brewers around the world pick up the slack.
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Listen 1:44‘There should not be forgiveness’: immigrant advocates protest ‘false promises’ during Biden visit
Biden’s visit to Philly on Friday drew dozens of protesters, who say the President has broken his promises on immigration reform.
3 years ago
Russia is restricting social media. Here’s what we know
The Kremlin is increasingly squeezing the free flow of information online for Russians as its war with Ukraine continues.
3 years ago
‘Hit the road, Jack’: Protesters call for accountability from Delco DA Stollsteimer
The Delaware County Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration rallied to demand that the district attorney address his failures, or step down.
3 years ago
Critical race theory: A Bridging Blocks community conversation
Leading experts on law, race, government, and education debunk the myths and hysteria surrounding critical race theory and provide clarity on its role in society.
3 years ago
Doctors’ worst fears about the Texas abortion law are coming true
Doctors in Texas have been warning that S.B. 8 would make it harder for them to treat medical crises and would endanger their patients.
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Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-26) suggested that instead of implicit bias training, lawmakers should read the Declaration of Independence.
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