Social Justice

The group argues the strong economy makes it a good time to reinstate the cash assistance program. But the GOP-controlled legislature is wary of increased spending.

When some fast-food workers in New York went on strike in 2012, they had no idea it was the beginning of an unlikely movement that would propel an economic revolution.

Historians Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross highlight some of the remarkable black women who shaped America but who have been overlooked by history.

Since 2005, Ellyn Jo Waller of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia has been working to help those caught up in human trafficking.

Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday at his sexual assault trial, sealing his dizzying fall from powerful Hollywood studio boss to archvillain of the #MeToo movement.

Is taking away the human factor the key to more just rulings?

President Trump has a habit of teasing his opponents and critics for being short, most recently Mike Bloomberg. But for short people, this is probably not a shock.

The century-old organization's filing is a sign of financial instability as it faces some 300 lawsuits from men who say they were sexually abused as scouts.

Pennsylvania residents who’ve experienced sexual assault can apply for a share of $5 million to pay for counseling — even if they never reported it.

A South Jersey man pleaded guilty to lying to federal officials about being a member of a white supremacist group while seeking a security clearance.

String Band Division leaders say they will be keeping a watchful eye on everyone next year, to prevent another appearance of blackface.

Shuja Moore and Devin Rouse formed a friendship in prison. Moore hasn’t written his friend since he was released. This is the first letter.

Harvey Weinstein arrived at court Wednesday to face the biggest trial of the # MeToo era, with opening statements soon to start in the rape case

Local officials took part in the annual MLK Day of Service at Girard College by making special boxes to help Philly residents commit to taking the 2020 census.

He joined fellow civil rights activist Cecil B. Moore to protest the North Philly school’s segregation.