Social Justice
Honking protesters in Wilmington demand Biden deliver on immigration, justice reform
Protesters gathered in downtown Wilmington Tuesday afternoon to urge President-elect Biden to take action on immigration and criminal justice reform.
3 years ago
Right-wing embrace of conspiracy is ‘mass radicalization,’ experts warn
This increases the risk of right-wing violence, veteran security officials and terrorism researchers warn.
3 years ago
The future of cannabis legalization
The House of Representatives recently passed two landmark bills that could pave the way for cannabis legalization nationwide. We take a look at those bills.
Air Date: December 11, 2020
Listen 49:15UN rights chief expects U.S. will be ‘much better’ under Biden
Bachelet cited concerns about the inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic racism like that highlighted by the Black Lives Matter movement.
3 years ago
Eagles give out $460k in social justice grants to Philly nonprofits
In the program’s third year, there were more applications than ever before.
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How a young Boricua activista is building political power en Filadelfia
Philly Boricuas is a young organization seeking to build more power for Philadelphia’s growing Puerto Rican community.
3 years ago
Listen 5:11Cómo una joven activista puertorriqueña promueve el empoderamiento político en Filadelfia
Philly Boricuas es una organización joven que busca empoderar a la creciente comunidad puertorriqueña de Filadelfia.
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Listen 4:26How a young Puerto Rican activist is building political power in Philadelphia
Philly Boricuas is a young organization seeking to build more power for Philadelphia’s growing Puerto Rican community.
3 years ago
Listen 4:26Philly DA drops first-degree murder charges against former police officer
An investigating grand jury recommended that Eric Ruch Jr. face first-degree and third-degree murder at trial.
3 years ago
Judge orders Trump administration to restore DACA as it existed under Obama
In his ruling, Garaufis said the terms of the federal program must be immediately restored to what they were "prior to the attempted rescission of September 2017."
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What Joe Biden’s election means for abortion rights
Given the uncertainty around abortion rights in the courts, Biden campaigned on a proposal to codify Roe in federal law.
3 years ago
After summer arrest, advocates push for Delco man’s freedom with #JuanCantWait campaign
Supporters say Juan Chub-Funes, 20, was in the wrong place at the wrong time on May 31, 2020. Police say he was participating in a riot.
3 years ago
Listen 1:34‘Don’t make any sudden moves’: Philly residents share experiences with police in hopes for change
Philadelphia police and residents get “vulnerable” in virtual conversation aimed at processing the months of racial justice protests.
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Thousands became activists in 2020. Organizers say they expect a dip in participation and that’s OK
Thousands phone banked, marched, and attended public meetings during a record year of activism demanding changes in local and federal governments.
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Listen 1:55After record lows, Pa. refugee resettlement agencies welcome a new presidential agenda
Refugee resettlement agencies welcome coming changes to refugee and immigration policies.
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