Social Justice
Thinking of joining a protest? Here’s what to know before you take the streets
Attending a protest is empowering. It can also be overwhelming for people new to protests. It's important to be well-informed.
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Vera Rubin. Zora Neale Hurston. Eugenie Clark. On this episode, we celebrate women who forged a path for generations of female scientists
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Air Date: March 24, 2017
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In the Trump Era, Philadelphia is in crisis control
While previous protest movements such as Occupy Philadelphia and t
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7 years ago
Conflict of interest in FOP endorsement of Philly DA candidate
One of the most complicated and delicate relationships a district attorney must balance is their relationship with the police.
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7 years ago
Former inmates, relatives claim Delaware prisoners abused, denied proper health care
Delaware prisoners are subjected to widespread abuse by guards and inadequate health care, more than two dozen former inmates, relatives
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7 years ago
Sharks aren’t just for boys: Gills Club inspires aspiring female biologists
It’s no secret that there are fewer women than men in a lot of STEM fields. One group is trying to target that problem by inspiring
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7 years ago
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Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee refuses to stand up for ordinary working Americans
From the cops policing our streets to the judges in our courts, our justice system is one of the most important demonstrations
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7 years ago
Game developer wants to take her cultural critique to Congress
Brianna Wu has been outspoken about sexism in male-dominated video game culture.
Brianna Wu has loved video games ever since she w
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7 years ago
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Novelist Zora Neale Hurston was a cultural anthropologist first
The celebrated novel ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ grew from fieldwork in the Black South.
Before novelist Zora Neale
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7 years ago
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Every year, thousands of people come to the U.S. from other countries. Some come as immigrants. Others come to this country under terribl
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Air Date: March 17, 2017
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At historic Trenton church, Rev. Barber calls out for moral movement in New Jersey
From a packed sanctuary at the historic Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton on Thursday, a deep voice boomed out into the street.
In
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7 years ago
After fleeing violence in Jamaica, gay man seeks refuge in America
Anti-gay prejudice is written into Jamaican law. A colonial-era rule criminalizes male intercourse and LGBT activists say talk of jail ti
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7 years ago
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Philadelphia’s protestors must embrace a diversity of causes, including environmental justice
As a public health advocate, it can be difficult to situate environmental issues in the larger progressive struggle. Today’s activists
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7 years ago
A common cause; from Standing Rock to Sweet Water, New Jersey’s Pilgrim Pipeline
Teepees dot the plain beside the river, totem poles mark a circular prayer site, and men in moccasins and fur caps tend the ceremonial campfire.
7 years ago
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Earlier this morning, Sarah Assali’s mother was already planning a big dinner. Makes sense, since Assali had been anticipating the
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7 years ago