Social Justice
Mother of slain N.J. man blames computer program for his shooting
In New Jersey, there’s a bail algorithm designed to recommend whether you sit behind bars or walk free until your trial. The state’s court system recently abandoned cash bail.
7 years ago
Listen 9:50Resisting the myth of ‘post-racial’ America and sharing responsibility for injustice
In observation of the life and death and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., NewCORE and Gwynedd Mercy University presente ...
7 years ago
Villanova professor says ‘Never Again’ student activists won’t take no for an answer
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Villanova education professor Jerusha Conner about youth activism and the 'Never Again' movement against gun violence.
7 years ago
Listen 6:14The success of March for Our Lives will show up on November ballots
The March for Our Lives takes place on Saturday, but the lessons from this latest American movement are taking place right now.
7 years ago
Letter: Pennridge School District should be ashamed for giving walkout students detention
When I heard that students from my alma mater received Saturday detention for their participation in the National Student Walkout, I had one reaction: shame.
7 years ago
Remembering ongoing work of women in the civil rights movement
"During the civil rights movement, or any other movement in this country, there are women of color pushing the moral conscience of our country to do better."
7 years ago
Forget wealth and neighborhood. The racial income gap persists
The study looked at racial disparities in income over generations by looking at de-identified data from 20 million U.S. children and their parents.
7 years ago
Five decades later, Penn hosts second-ever teach-in
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Penn's Ira Harkavy about the university's second-ever teach-in.
7 years ago
Listen 5:46Immigration advocates warn ICE is retaliating for activism
Activists across the country say they are being targeted by federal immigration authorities for speaking out at protests and accusing the government of heavy-handed tactics.
7 years ago
From prison, Meek Mill vows to champion changes in Pa. criminal justice system
Penn hosts discussion of Philadelphia rapper's case as emblematic of a system clouded with racial bias.
7 years ago
In New Jersey, immigrant activists try to reclaim DACA deadline day
While two court decisions largely invalidated Trump’s deadline, activists held six rallies across New Jersey Monday to mark the occasion and to add a defiant twist.
7 years ago
A new group promises long-term support for Puerto Rican hurricane evacuees
This is a first step towards creating the long-term recovery strategy that city officials and community advocates have struggled to create in the five months since the storm.
7 years ago
Re-educating sexual harassers: What could restorative justice look like?
Can a human being change? Can a culture? It's not too late to begin.
7 years ago
NPR poll: 2-in-3 support legal status for DREAMers; majority oppose building a wall
Partisan dividing lines were sharp, the survey found, and clearly run throughout the immigration debate.
7 years ago
With U.S. funding deadline near, Dreamers ask Eagles to take a stand
Super Bowl champs are asked to 'take a metaphorical knee' to support DACA immigrants by boycotting traditional White House ceremony.
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