Social Justice
Heather Heyer’s death in Charlottesville must not be in vain
Hate came to Charlottesville, Virginia this past weekend, and it refused to be ignored. Hate screamed racial e ...
8 years ago
No telling how many catcallers dog women on Philly streets
It’s tough to pin down just how much catcalling happens in Philadelphia and elsewhere, but ...
8 years ago
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Expungements can erase the stigma that haunts people of color
A criminal record can haunt a person long after a case has ended, even if that person is found not guilty or all the charges against them ...
8 years ago
Prisons’ silence on Philadelphia inmate’s murder perturbs reformers
Sterling Cole was a father of five, a loyal Eagles fan, and a handyman and mason whose favorite project was fixing up his own house. ...
8 years ago
The health care shortage that impacts victims of sexual assault
Some rape victims have to travel hours to get an exam from a nurse with special training and forensic expertise. Debbie Holbrook s ...
8 years ago
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Risk of employer retaliation must be removed for workers who claim discrimination
In February 2017, Susan Fowler, an engineer, left her job at Uber and wrote a blog post ...
8 years ago
‘Rhythms of Resistance’ coming to Philly’s Clef Club
Philadelphia’s Clef Club is the site for a ...
8 years ago
Steaks are delicious. Bacon is tasty. Americans eat a ton of meat, and consumption is on the rise. And, there are serious implications in ...
Air Date: June 2, 2017
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Notre Dame commencement protesters chose the wrong time and place
When I heard that a group of disgruntled Notre Dame students marched out of the graduation ceremonies in less-than-silent protest this we ...
8 years ago
Making real the racial faith, justice, and hope we talk about
A nightmare showed up to remind me that this is our time for struggle, and my voice is priceless. And silence won't make my dream come true. It has always been now.
8 years ago
The good, the bad, and the ugly of free speech
Free speech is easy to support when you like what’s being said, but that’s not how the First Amendment works. This is somethi ...
8 years ago
Want to preserve religious freedom? Preserve the line between church and state.
For the last 63 years, the ...
8 years ago
Leanne: Overstaying her tourist visa to nurse family ties
“Life, unauthorized” is a series from WHYY that looks at the per ...
8 years ago
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