Social Justice
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."
4 years ago
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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
Educators and Native leaders recommend bringing anti-racism to the Thanksgiving table
This year the holiday comes on the heels of a movement demanding racial justice. One Native American leader says that "people want to resolve the burdens of our history."
4 years ago
Thanksgiving lessons jettison Pilgrim hats, welcome truth
Instead of making Pilgrim hats, students are hearing what scholars call “hard history” — the more shameful aspects of the past.
4 years ago
U.S. agrees for now to stop deporting women who alleged abuse
The DOJ and lawyers for several of the women agreed that immigration authorities would not carry out any deportations until mid-January.
4 years ago
Sadeek Clark-Harrison loved to build things, says uncle of 12-year-old killed in his Frankford home
The boy’s uncle described a child who enjoyed solving problems before he was killed by a person who shot through his front door.
4 years ago
City board charged with oversight of Philly police shootings hasn’t met for a year
Philadelphia’s Use of Force Review Board is the only venue for civilian oversight of shootings involving police. The board last met in October 2019.
4 years ago
33 affordable rental homes named for Point Breeze hero Mamie Nichols break ground
Built on formerly vacant city lots, the housing will be earmarked for families earning less than $50,000 and veterans.
4 years ago
Senate axes second term for Pa.’s victim advocate, who angered GOP leader
The Republican-controlled Pa. Senate on Monday blocked state Victim Advocate Jennifer Storm from serving another six years in the job
4 years ago
Colin Kaepernick comes out in support of freeing Mumia Abu-Jamal
The quarterback stated his support of Abu-Jamal, who has been incarcerated for 38 years, and published one of Mumia’s essays on his new website.
4 years ago
Appeals court rules Harvard doesn’t discriminate against Asian American applicants
The panel of judges upheld the federal district court's decision from last year, teeing up a possible case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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