
Social Justice
Eagles’ Jenkins ending anthem protests as NFL pledges to address social justice
The NFL and the Players Coalition have joined in a partnership that calls for the league to donate $89 million over seven years.
8 years ago
These sexual harassment scandals are giving me déjà vu
Why should a man’s political affiliation determine how swiftly he is judged in the court of public opinion and terminated from his job?
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Pa. lawmakers propose more transparency for state government’s rules on sexual misconduct
In light of high-profile sexual harassment allegations, state lawmakers seek to reform how state government handles allegations concerning legislators.
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‘Trial by Jury’ puts us in the courtroom to deliberate hot-button issues
Imagine being on a jury and deliberating cases on controversial topics that dominate our daily conversations. Would your views change in the jury room?
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Listen 5:24Sexual harassment cases often rejected by courts
The standard for harassment under the law is high, and only an estimated 3 percent to 6 percent of the cases ever make it to trial.
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Does the Meek Mill case reflect problems with probation in Philly?
Philadelphia's top public defender, Keir Bradford-Grey argues the Philadelphia rapper's case "amplifies the problem."
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Listen 10:12How to enjoy Thanksgiving without swallowing the stereotypes
This week on Ask Code Switch, we're discussing how a new generation of parents and educators should talk to their kids about Thanksgiving.
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Honoring the 50th anniversary of a pivotal student protest in Philadelphia
It's been 50 years since a seminal student protest shaped Philly and the legacy of Frank Rizzo. Participants gathered over the weekend to remember.
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Listen 2:46Philly adds sharper teeth to minority contracting rules
The measure now goes to Mayor Jim Kenney for his consideration.
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The complicated ‘science’ of individual Communion cups
Individual communion cups were supposed to be about protection from germs. But a look back shows Americans had other reasons to stop sharing a communion cup.
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Listen 6:30The Reentry Project: Stories and solutions from the formerly incarcerated
The forum focused on those who have served their time and now struggle to find their place in the community.
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I was Krasner’s biggest supporter, and I can’t wait to protest his office
Each one of the 148,522 people who voted for Krasner can and should take a part in helping him fulfill his campaign promises. One way to do that is public pressure.
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Pa. State Police seeks to shut down grand jury review of its in-house investigation policy
When a Pennsylvania State Police officer is involved in a shooting, the agency investigates the matter internally, but that approach is currently being challenged.
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Church in Chestnut Hill debuts art and music about gun violence
A weekend arts festival at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill will feature choral music, a new play reading, and painted portraits of shooting victims.
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Listen 2:15Pa. teen takes action against hate mail
A Montgomery County teen was admittedly curious when she came home from school this month and sorted through the mail. But that curiosity soon turned to outrage.
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