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Social Justice

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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

A person holds a sign that reads Justice for Fanta in front of a sign that reads Sharon Hill Police Department.
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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NPR
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

E. Jean Carroll leaving the courthouse.
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

Studio 2

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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Philadelphia criminal attorney Shaka Johnson called into question information released by Philadelphia police about the shooting of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry at a press conference with Irizarry’s family on Aug.22, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly police shot and killed Eddie Irizarry within 5 seconds of exiting cruiser, new video shows

“I don’t care how you unpack this, a death sentence is not called for for erratic driving,” said attorney Shaka Johnson.

2 years ago

Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally
Politics & Policy

How Trump’s attacks on prosecutors build on history of using racist language and stereotypes

The rhetoric is a reminder of Trump's tendency to use coded racial messaging as a signal to supporters, an approach he has deployed over several decades.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

Recent shootings spur Philly housing activists to protest for-profit evictions

The Landlord and Tenant Office has conducted evictions since the 1970s. Tenants and advocates say it’s time to get rid of it.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law
6abc

Starbucks ordered to pay extra $2.7M to Pa. employee who said she was fired for being white

The ruling comes after a Camden jury ordered the coffee giant to pay Shannon Phillips $25.6 million in settlement money.

2 years ago

Danielle Outlaw speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

PPD reversal: Body cam footage disproves initial police narrative on deadly Kensington shooting

When asked about rebuilding trust with the public, Police Commissioner Outlaw likened the incident to taking “50 steps back.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:25
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NPR
Community

Government’s own experts found ‘barbaric’ and ‘negligent’ conditions in ICE detention

The reports provide an unprecedented look at the ICE detention system through the eyes of experts hired to investigate complaints of civil rights abuses.

2 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Domestic violence, always difficult, can be even harder to escape in Philly’s Latino communities

Religions, traditional gender roles, lack of language access, and fear of deportation are all barriers to seeking help.

2 years ago

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