Social Justice

Ali Velshi on Abortion Bans and Black women
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member fights the racist, paternalistic propaganda that abortion is "Black genocide." It is vital healthcare
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi Reminds Us True Citizenship is a Muscle
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member says it's never too late to celebrate Citizenship Day, honoring those who have made the conscious choice to become American citizens
By Ali Velshi
Automatic Voter Registration for Returning Citizens
Local social justice advocates and a University City state rep want to follow Michigan’s lead and register people convicted of felonies upon release from incarceration. Such legislation could swing elections.
By Courtney DuChene
Improving Economic Health, Generation to Generation
The 40-something year-old Norris Square-based nonprofit Xiente takes a new, all-ages approach to tackling poverty among some of Philadelphia’s poorest residents
By Courtney DuChene
Gov. Walz, Help Us to Fully Realize America’s Promise
An open letter to the Democratic vice presidential candidate from a local business leader and cofounder of the B Corp movement
By Jay Coen Gilbert
“Love each other and raise our children.”
Reflecting on the power of James Baldwin’s timeless lessons in time for what would have been his 100th birthday.
By James Peterson
Help Philly’s Hispanic Kids Move Forward
A new report by Children First highlights the ways Hispanic children in Philly are beating the odds — and where they need more support
By Nelida Sepulveda
Circle of Hope Book Launch
New Yorker author Eliza Griswold followed a progressive local church through its last fraught days following the murder of George Floyd. Join us August 12 for a book release party and conversation about the lessons learned for America
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Treat Kids in the Juvenile Justice System as … Kids
Two Philadelphia women incarcerated in their mid-teens ask for support for comprehensive juvenile justice reform bill that has lingered too long in Harrisburg
By Aqilah David and Alexandria Rivera
The Reparations Trap
City Council’s task force faces a daunting task: How do you close our opportunity and wealth gaps without alienating key parts of a fragile coalition? Devin Cotten's Cleveland pilot might have an answer
By Larry Platt