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Supreme Court takes up religious freedom, anti-gay discrimination laws in Philadelphia foster care caseSupreme Court takes up fight over religious freedom and anti-gay discrimination laws in Philadelphia foster care case
The dispute is the first of this term’s blockbuster cases to be heard with Justice Amy Coney Barrett on the court. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-takes-religious-freedom-anti-gay-discrimination-laws-philadelphia-n1245822 Droolin’ Dog…
Philly police smashed a car’s windows, beat black driver while child was in backseat
A few days ago I posted this video of police officers pulling someone out of a car with a child in the back seat at…
Walter Wallace: Philadelphia police to release body-cam footage as son blames ‘racist white cops’ for death
Shooting of Wallace on Monday night has sparked violent clashes in city Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/philadelphia-walter-wallace-protests-black-shooting-bodycam-video-b1413952.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you….
Philadelphia protests: National Guard called in as city imposes curfew after police fatally shot black man
Walter Wallace Jr’s family spoke out against looters and violence Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/philadelphia-protests-curfew-national-guard-walter-wallace-police-shooting-b1418286.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article…
Biden addresses violence in Philadelphia: ‘No excuse’ for looting
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday addressed the recent violence in Philadelphia over the police killing of Walter Wallace Jr., telling reporters that the…
Philadelphia police shoot man holding knife, sparking protests
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Philadelphia overnight Monday following the police killing of a 27-year-old Black man, with local authorities saying that…
Laptop, USB drives stolen from Philly election-staging site
Computer thumb drives used to program Philadelphia voting machines were stolen from a city warehouse along with the laptop of an employee from the machines’…
Why The Black Environmental Justice Network Is Relaunching
Founded in 1999, the coalition paused its work in 2006. The relaunch aims to bring environmental racism and enforcement of environmental regulation back into focus….
Philadelphia man accused of assaulting police sees charges dropped after VIDEO shows officer smashing his head with BATON
A student accused of attacking a policeman during a protest in Philadelphia has been cleared of wrongdoing, with footage of the incident belying the assault…
Philadelphia removes statue of ex-mayor seen as ‘deplorable monument to racism, bigotry, and police brutality’
Philadelphia officials removed a statue honoring the late former Mayor Frank Rizzo overnight, a decision the city’s current mayor said was meant to acknowledge Rizzo’s…
‘Madness that will start riots’: Philadelphia police drag man off public transit for not wearing mask (VIDEOS)
Viral videos are showing police in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania telling people to wear masks on public transportation to help stop the spread of Covid-19, and harshly…
Philadelphia shooting: Four shot after gunman opens fire, police say
A 19-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man have sustained gunshots wounds to the head in the incident — the man is said to be in…
Big Rail Spends More on Denying Climate Change than Big Oil
A new study concludes that rail is the industry that’s injected the most money into climate change denial propaganda efforts in the last 25 years….
Off-Year Election Pushes Republicans Back, Are Political Winds Shifting?
The Nation’s John Nichols looks at lessons learned in Virginia, why Kentucky might be a bellwether, and the progressive battles taking place in our cities….
“Flim Flam” Biofuels Company Wants to Buy the Largest East Coast Oil Refinery
Top Photo: Philadelphia Energy Solutions; Photo Credit: Chris Giuliano Philadelphia Energy Solutions was one of the nation’s oldest refineries and the largest of its kind…
Philadelphia shooting: Six police officers shot and injured in ongoing stand off with gunman
One eyewitness reported hearing 100 gunshots Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/shooting-philadelphia-active-shooter-downtown-police-a9059061.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was Written/Published By: Andrew…
Several police officers shot with gunman active in Philadelphia – reports
Five officers are reported to have been shot by a man, who opened fire at law enforcement in Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tioga section Wednesday afternoon. Media are…
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019: Summerhall round-up
Former veterinary school has imprinted itself as the third home of exceptionally good stage work during the festival Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/edinburgh-fringe-festival-2019-summerhall-review-everything-i-see-i-swallow-hold-on-let-go-pathetic-a9055751.html Indie Brew found this story…
Family of Police Shooting Victim Confronts Progressive Philly DA Larry Krasner
The family of police shooting victim Khalil Lawal confronted Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner over the questionable way that the so-called “Progressive Prosecutor” has handled several…
Philly Locals: It’s Time to Shut Down Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery
After a series of explosions, the largest oil refinery on the East Coast said they were shutting down. But then they declared bankruptcy and said…
Philadelphia Activist: ‘Oil Refinery Explosion Literally Rocked the Very Foundation of my Community’
The refinery is set to shut down after an explosion that could have killed millions, but at Netroots Nation 2019, Philly Thrive member .O says…
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