
Social Justice
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.
8 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.
8 years ago
Mothers hope to shine NFL spotlight on police violence
The purpose of the conference is to deepen the public's understanding of police shootings, racism and the right to protest.
8 years ago
With Eagles in Super Bowl, some Philly fans stick with NFL boycott and some punt
After season of protesting the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick, some Philadelphia fans are steeling themselves to ignore the big game featuring the hometown team.
8 years ago
Listen 5:32Children joyfully head to school while mom stays in sanctuary of North Philly church
After taking sanctuary Dec. 13 in Church of the Advocate, Carmela Hernandez's undocumented children went back to school. All are in danger of deportation.
8 years ago
Listen 2:30Cleveland Indians removing Chief Wahoo logo from game uniforms in 2019
The polarizing mascot is coming off the team's jersey sleeves and caps starting in the 2019 season, a move that will end Chief Wahoo's presence on the field.
8 years ago
The world won’t change until women of privilege make room for all women
It’s one thing to stand for inclusivity and racial justice; it’s something else to walk those values every day.
8 years ago
We asked, you answered: When should we call something ‘racist’?
As journalists, we're constantly trying to balance the different uses of the term in a way that will make sense to all of our listeners and readers.
8 years ago
Changes in U.S. immigration policy are keeping this married Congolese couple apart
Twendele was fortunate to get to the U.S. before new refugee restrictions went into place. But a woman he married in the refugee camp is still stuck in southeastern Africa.
8 years ago
Listen 6:023 USA Gymnastics board members resign, as fallout from abuse scandal continues
The tumult continues at the sport's governing body as the sentencing hearing continues for former team doctor Larry Nassar, who has admitted to the sexual assault of minors.
8 years ago
Rutgers archivist collecting Women’s March signs and memorabilia
Rutgers University is collecting Women's March signs and memorabilia to document the feminism and grassroots activism of the historic movement.
8 years ago