
Social Justice
‘We are complicit in their misery’ says Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware after border visit
Delaware’s senior U.S. Senator says the U.S. has an obligation to improve conditions in Central America so migrants have less need to try to escape to the U.S.
4 years ago
Document: Feds’ proposal refers to expanded ‘bed space’ in Berks detention center
A county commissioner omitted that detail in public comments on the center’s future.
4 years ago
After Atlanta murders, greater scrutiny of police killing of Asian American man in Poconos
As recent attacks against Asian Americans have pushed incidents of racism and violence into the spotlight, the case of Christian Hall is getting more attention.
4 years ago
Despite national outcry, Philly police slow to implement mental health crisis reforms
It’s been six months since officers fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr. while responding to a 911 call.
4 years ago
Corporations gave over $50M to voting restriction backers
Corporations have given more than $50 million in recent years to state lawmakers who have seized on Trump’s lies about a stolen 2020 election to push for voting restrictions.
4 years ago
George Floyd’s girlfriend recalls their struggles with addiction
Derek Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter, accused of killing the 46-year-old George Floyd by kneeling on Floyd's neck for 9 minutes, 29 seconds.
4 years ago
Pentagon releases new policies enabling transgender people to serve in the military
The Pentagon announced new policies on Wednesday that undo the Trump-era rules that effectively banned transgender people from serving in the military.
4 years ago
Left without a warehouse, Philly mutual aid group is pausing meal boxes for 350 families
Bunny Hop PHL was given advance notice of the pending change.
4 years ago
COVID-19 laid bare inequities in our city’s creative economy. Here’s how Philly can fix it
Michael Forman, co-founder of the Forman Arts Initiative, argues a new local infrastructure must be built to support and include neighborhood-based artists and orgs.
4 years ago
Donations for Asian American groups surge after killings
About $25.8 million has been pledged for such groups or causes by nearly 30 philanthropic donors in the aftermath of the shooting.
4 years ago
In push to end filibuster, Democrats point to its civil rights-era history
Organizers say abolishing the filibuster is a way to follow through on electoral promises. But Republicans insist the maneuver isn't racist — and note its past use by Dems.
4 years ago
Witnesses: Onlooker anger increased as Floyd stopped moving
Donald Williams returned to the stand Tuesday, a day after he described seeing Floyd struggle for air and his eyes rolling back into his head as he slowly faded away.
4 years ago
‘Fecal samples’ against gentrification? Research activism raises red flags in West Philly
Temple said it had not approved the research solicited by professor and activist Ang Sun.
4 years ago
Eastern State Penitentiary is opening a ‘fair chance’ beer garden with Triple Bottom Brewing
The former prison is partnering with the social justice-focused brewery on a new amenity for its spring edition night tours.
4 years ago
Derek Chauvin trial in George Floyd killing gets underway
The trial is expected to last about four weeks at the courthouse in downtown Minneapolis, which has been fortified with concrete barriers, fencing, and barbed and razor wire.
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