Social Justice
Malcolm Jenkins, the Eagles, and why the NFL still doesn’t have a policy on kneeling
Some fans say they love players’ commitment to social justice. Others want them to stick to sports.
5 years ago
Reclaiming the bodies of children who died at Carlisle Indian School
About 180 children died at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Over 100 years later, tribes are reclaiming their bodies and bringing them home.
Air Date: September 5, 2019
Listen 12:10The gymnasts who brought down a sexual predator
Before dozens of women took to the podium to testify against former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar, dozens more suffered his abuse in a small town in Michigan.
Air Date: September 2, 2019
Listen 49:00Changing minds or spreading hate? Controversial event puts South Jersey town on edge
The flap has exposed a disagreement between local activists and event organizers over how to engage people of different viewpoints.
5 years ago
Listen 2:11Americans protest on medals stand at Pan Am Games
Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control.
5 years ago
New Jersey sees a rise in bias incidents perpetrated by young people
New Jersey is noticing that many of the so-called bias incidents are being committed by minors.
6 years ago
Environmental racism / Mueller testimony
We talk about why environmental health hazards disproportionately affect communities of color and we get analysis of Robert Mueller's testimony before Congress.
Air Date: July 25, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:04Harrisburg diocese sued for conspiracy, fraud related to child abuse
A lawsuit has been filed against Harrisburg's Roman Catholic diocese for covering up alleged brutal sexual abuse of a boy more than 40 years ago.
6 years ago
5 years after Eric Garner’s death, activists continue fight for ‘another day to live’
Federal prosecutors will not charge a NYC police officer in the death of Eric Garner, closing another door for Garner's family and police reform activists.
6 years ago
Dozens arrested for protesting Trump immigration policies during Philadelphia July Fourth parade
The protest action was organized as part of a national “Never Again Week of Action,” which saw Jewish-American organizations orchestrate similar marches across the U.S.
6 years ago
DHS Inspector General finds ‘dangerous overcrowding’ in border patrol facilities
The report comes amid growing outrage over detention conditions for migrants
6 years ago
White supremacist sentenced to life in prison for deadly Charlottesville car attack
An avowed white supremacist who drove his car into a crowd of anti-racism protesters during a white nationalist rally has been sentenced to life in prison on hate crime charge
6 years ago
N.J. black and Latino leaders renew push for marijuana decriminalization
Black and Latino leaders in New Jersey say Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders are not doing enough to advance social justice in the state.
6 years ago
50 years after Stonewall, LGBT rights are a work in progress
From the perspective of veteran activists, the progress has been astounding.
6 years ago
Princeton alumni, students protest over panelist representing Brett Kavanaugh
Supported by a student group demanding Title IX reforms, a panel member walked out over the inclusion of a lawyer representing Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
6 years ago