Social Justice
Carrie Mae Weems exhibition opens in Allentown amid more contemporary push
In its ongoing push to be more contemporary, the Allentown Art Museum presents work by one of America’s most important art photographers.
6 years ago
An open letter to R. Kelly: We hear your accusers
Meet our outrage. Much of the black community is sickened by what we saw in the Lifetime documentary, “Surviving R. Kelly."
6 years ago
‘We were eating grass’: Syrians flee as fight pushes on against last ISIS remnants
The al-Hol refugee camp, in northeastern Syria near the border with Iraq, is overwhelmed with new arrivals.
6 years ago
Millions of women in India join hands to form a 385-mile wall of protest
Even as women of all ages lined up on one side of the highway, many of their menfolk — husbands, friends and relatives — lined up on the other side to show their support.
6 years ago
Bernie Sanders responds to allegations of sexism, harassment by aides during 2016 race
Over the past week, alumni of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign have stepped forward to allege inappropriate behavior and unfair treatment of women.
6 years ago
Congress has no business telling American businesses — or Americans, period — whom they should or shouldn’t boycott, which violates their First Amendment rights.
6 years ago
Violence Against Women Act expires because of government shutdown
VAWA funds and administers numerous programs assisting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Tireless minister who once worked in Bryn Mawr now battles poverty in Kensington
Ten years ago, the Rev. Adan Mairena decided to leave the Main Line majesty of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church to minister to people living in poverty in Kensington.
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Black and Hispanic Americans are less likely to smoke cigarettes than white Americans. Yet once they’ve started, they’re more likely to stay hooked.
6 years ago
How misinformation and fear keep Philly immigrants from accessing public benefits
Immigration pros from Community Legal Services and HIAS Pennsylvania clarify who is eligible for benefits such as a healthcare and SNAP.
6 years ago
N.J. legislative committees vote to legalize marijuana
The Garden State has moved one step closer to legalizing the personal use of marijuana, following votes by two key legislative committees.
6 years ago
El gobierno mexicano honra un centro comunitario en Norristown por su impacto local
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6 years ago
Mexican government honors Norristown community center for local impact
On Tuesday evening, the Mexican government presented its highest honor for people and groups outside of Mexico to the Center for Culture, Art, Training and Education (CCATE).
6 years ago
It's been about six months since Philadelphia first tried to break up encampments of homeless drug users. So what happens to the people who are forced to leave?
Air Date: November 21, 2018
Listen 12:27Double-digit jump in hunger for Philly, the country’s poorest big city
New research shows hunger has gotten worse in Philadelphia over the last six years, even as it’s gotten better nationwide. Between 2012 ...
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