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Abortion rights win big in 2023 elections, again

In a handful of states with off-year elections, abortion access appeared to be a winning issue for the second general election in a row.

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Pa.’s new environmental justice policy doesn’t solve the problem, advocates say

“The community has to have a determining voice,” one critic said. “This policy doesn't do that.”

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Senate passes bill opponents worry targets books about LGBTQ+ and marginalized people

The move is part of a larger nationwide effort of expanding parental oversight of schools, which saw a swell of energy in Florida last year.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Murder charges reinstated against former Philly cop Mark Dial in death of Eddie Irizarry

The decision comes after all charges against Dial were dropped by a Municipal Court judge last month.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor’s office settles for $295K a former staffer’s claim senior aide harassed her

The settlement stems from allegations made by the woman against Mike Vereb, who served as Shapiro’s secretary of legislative affairs until his resignation last month.

2 years ago

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Community

After recent backlash, community members weigh in on Mütter Museum’s future

The museum’s new leadership recently removed online exhibits and videos in the name of an ethical review. The CEO resigned after two years into her tenure.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Justice Department investigates possible civil rights violations by police in New Jersey capital

The investigation will focus on allegations that officers have used excessive force, stopped motorists and pedestrians without justification, and illegally searched homes.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

ACLU sues Delaware for ‘deliberate indifference’ to medical care in prisons

The lawsuit cites numerous alleged examples of prisoners being denied care, including one man recently diagnosed with terminal cancer.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

$11 million settlement reached in federal suits over Sharon Hill police shooting of Fanta Bility outside football game

Bility's family has created a foundation that in August hosted a book bag and school supply drive and plans to advocate for better police training and safety measures.

2 years ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Making the Workplace More Welcoming

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are facing a backlash. What is the best way combat bias and stereotypes and make the workplace more cohesive.

Air Date: September 29, 2023 12:00 pm

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Courts & Law

Former PPD officer charged with sexually abusing minors had history of citizen complaints

PPD records show there were 12 citizen complaints against Patrick Heron before 2018. He’s set to face trial for more than 200 criminal charges related to sexual offenses.

2 years ago

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Community

How Shawn Fain, an unlikely and outspoken president, led the UAW to strike

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has been in that office less than six months, and already he has launched a series of targeted strikes.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

E. Jean Carroll, who won a sex abuse and defamation lawsuit against Trump, scores another victory

A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that still more of the ex-president’s comments about her were libelous.

2 years ago

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Community

Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

The original march in 1963 drew as many as 250,000 people and helped till the ground for passage of federal civil rights and voting rights legislation in the next few years.

2 years ago

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Making Friends in Adulthood, NPR’s Ari Shapiro, Legacy of Charles L. Blockson

It can be difficult and awkward to find a groove with new friends as an adult. We'll talk about how to make, and keep, new friends at any age. Plus, NPR host Ari Shapiro.

Air Date: August 24, 2023

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