funding
Oct. 17, 2017 3:27 pm
Philly lawyers are doing more pro bono work than ever
The Philadelphia Bar Association and Philadelphia Bar Foundation just released the 2017 Pro Bono Task Force Report. One lesson in maintaining that momentum: Encourage a philanthropic mindset in law school.
people
Oct. 17, 2017 12:29 pm
Larry Krasner and Beth Grossman talk homelessness and policing
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. A few of One Step Away's street newspaper vendors sat down with the Democratic and Republican district attorney candidates for a Q&A.
people
Oct. 16, 2017 12:21 pm
Rasheedah Phillips scored two awards for her legal and education work this week
One was from Need in Deed for her work in educating kids on teen parenting and eviction rights, and the other was from the National Housing Law Project recognizing her advocacy in housing rights.
people
Sep. 28, 2017 1:17 pm
Education Law Center wants to make schools safer for LGBTQ students
Nationally, 74 percent face bullying related to their sexuality or gender at school. Here's why the nonprofit is tackling the issue locally with the help of its new Stoneleigh Fellow.
purpose
Sep. 5, 2017 10:18 am
New Sanctuary Movement is rallying against Philly’s ‘Live Stop’ policy, in support of DACA
The immigrants' right organization is fighting the city policy that allows the PPA to impound the car of anyone found to be driving without a valid driver's license, which is particularly aggressive to undocumented immigrants.
results
Aug. 30, 2017 11:27 am
Colleges shouldn’t ask about applicants’ criminal histories, but most in Philly do
Community Legal Services just dropped a report on college admissions and students with criminal records.
purpose
Aug. 22, 2017 12:55 pm
‘We are the counter force’
Four public interest lawyers on fighting racial injustice.
method
May 10, 2017 11:04 am
Partnerships between community-based orgs are ‘integral’ to serving immigrants
Community Legal Services attorneys put forth a call to action for other nonprofits serving immigrant groups: Work together, or fail in reaching your mission.
method
Apr. 27, 2017 11:08 am
It’s National Reentry Week. Here are 4 policy solutions to help youth with criminal records
Why two Philly lawyers are calling for "bold policy reform."
results
Mar. 22, 2017 12:55 pm
Solving Philly’s ‘eviction crisis’ will take the city committing to free legal help
Providing legal representation for low-income tenants facing eviction is a "basic human right," as several government agencies and organizations testified at a recent City Council hearing.