Social Justice
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.
7 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.
7 years ago
DHS Inspector General finds ‘dangerous overcrowding’ in border patrol facilities
The report comes amid growing outrage over detention conditions for migrants
7 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
7 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.
7 years ago
50 years after Stonewall, LGBT rights are a work in progress
From the perspective of veteran activists, the progress has been astounding.
7 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.
7 years ago
New $65M legal center hopes to be game changer for Philly’s poor
The Equal Justice Center will be a one-stop-shop for low-income residents to get help from Philly’s civil legal aid community.
7 years ago
Theresa Burroughs, voting rights activist, dies at 89 in Alabama
Theresa Burroughs, who proudly called herself a foot soldier for the right to vote, has died in Greensboro, Ala. She was 89.
7 years ago
In California, agreement on new rules for when police can use deadly force
Civil rights advocates and law enforcement groups have reached an agreement in the California legislature on new rules for when police can use deadly force.
7 years ago
Playwright and activist Eve Ensler discusses her new book "The Apology," written as a letter from her father apologizing for years of sexual abuse.
Air Date: May 23, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Before and after: What it’s like listening to Michael Jackson now
The allegations against Michael Jackson in the documentary Leaving Neverland make listening to his songs a struggle, one that resists the comfort those songs once provided.
7 years ago
Mothers bring life to a world where death too often holds sway. They bring authenticity to a world where relationships are often fake.
7 years ago
City of Philadelphia sues Uber on eve of driver revolt
There will be a lot to talk about in your Uber Wednesday — if you can get one.
7 years ago
More than 100 Pa. businesses close for May Day to support immigrant and working communities
Pennsylvania rallies staged as part of International Workers’ Day call for raising the minimum wage and supporting immigrant communities.
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