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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Trenton City Hall (Google Maps)
Politics & Policy

Trenton mayor says council members quietly apologized for anti-Semitic remark

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora says two members of the city council have apologized over use of the phrase “Jew her down.”

6 years ago

The Bon Air volunteer firefighting company was temporarily closed by Haverford Township on September 4th after it came to light that a member had sought membership with the Proud Boys. On September 9th, the township announced it would reopen the company. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Community

Haverford reinstates Bon Air Fire Company after flap over member with ties to extremist group

During the packed meeting, the Haverford commissioners got an earful from residents, who decried the township’s decision to close Bon Air in the first place.

6 years ago

Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins (left) raises a fist during the national anthem in 2017 as teammate Chris Long (right) places a hand on his shoulder in solidarity MATTHEW EMMONS / USA TODAY SPORTS
Community
Billy Penn

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.

6 years ago

The students of the Carlisle Indian School are amassed on the grounds of the school in March of 1892. (Photo by John N. Choate/Provided by Cumberland County Historical Society Photo Archives)
The Why
Community

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

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Abigail Pesta and The Girls (Jesse Pesta & Seal Press)
Radio Times
Courts & Law

The 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

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Broadway Theatre in Pitman, N.J. (Google Maps)
Community

Changing 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.

6 years ago

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In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 photo, released by Lima 2019 News Services, Race Imboden of the United States takes a knee, as teammates Mick Itkin and Gerek Meinhardt stand on the podium after winning the gold medal in team's foil, at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. 'Racism, gun control, mistreatment of immigrants, and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list' of America's problems, Imboden said in a tweet sent after his medals ceremony. 'I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed.' (Jose Sotomayor/Lima 2019 News Services via AP)
Community

Americans 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.

6 years ago

Adam Friedman, 19, a youth organizer with the Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence, holds a sign saying
Community

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

In this Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, photo, pedestrians in Newburgh, an upstate New York city already struggling with poverty and violent crime were told to have their blood tested for a toxic chemical because its water supply was found to have high levels of the cancer-linked chemical PFOS that was used for firefighting at the nearby military base. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

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 49:04
Attorney Richard Serbin (left) and Don Asbee (right) announce the lawsuit at the state Capitol in Harrisburg. David Clohessy, with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, is at center.
Courts & Law

Harrisburg 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

Protesters gathered outside of Police Headquarters in Manhattan in May to protest during the police disciplinary hearing for Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who was accused of using a chokehold that led to Eric Garner's death in 2014.
NPR
Courts & Law

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

Protesters found a way around the police barricade and blocked Philadelphia’s Fourth of July Parade. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

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

The Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security observed overcrowding of families on June 10 at a detention center in McAllen, Texas. The OIG issued a blistering report raising concerns that overcrowding and prolonged detention represent an immediate risk to DHS agents and detainees.
(Office of Inspector General)
NPR
Courts & Law

DHS Inspector General finds ‘dangerous overcrowding’ in border patrol facilities

The report comes amid growing outrage over detention conditions for migrants

7 years ago

A memorial to Heather Heyer — who was killed at a Charlottesville rally by a driver facing murder and hate crime charges — stands at the site of her death. Heyer's mother, Susan Bro, is in the background. (Steve Helber/AP)
Courts & Law

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

7 years ago

 (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Politics & Policy

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.

7 years ago

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