people
Feb. 14, 2018 12:36 pm
How Vision 2020 is working toward gender equality in government and business
"We need our perspectives represented," said the Drexel initiative's founder and president, Lynn Yeakel.
purpose
Feb. 1, 2018 2:09 pm
Meet Philly Socialists, the activist group organizing for a more just political system
Columnist Akeem Dixon asks the basics: what the group does, who it represents, what it's accomplished and what's next.
people
Jan. 5, 2018 12:55 pm
Power Moves: Philly’s new DA and Science Center’s exiting CEO
Plus, Emerge Pennsylvania and Tribe 12 announced their latest cohorts, Public Citizens for Children and Youth has a stacked new advisory board and five more leadership changes in the local social impact community.
results
May 17, 2017 2:07 pm
Larry Krasner is the Democratic pick for DA. Here’s what’s next
What the civil right attorney's win in yesterday's primary election could mean for criminal justice reform in Philadelphia.
purpose
Apr. 14, 2017 12:27 pm
District attorney candidates squared off at Philly Set Go’s millennial town hall
Proceeds from the event went to Community Legal Services.
purpose
Apr. 11, 2017 12:43 pm
This podcast is about getting kids involved in political activism before they can vote
Moira Bohannon and her son Henry are the hosts of PolitiKid Podcast.
purpose
Mar. 31, 2017 12:52 pm
A big coalition of activists is pushing Philly’s DA candidates further left
Media Mobilizing Project, Project HOME, Color of Change, the ACLU and more have come together to organize for a "just district attorney."
people
Feb. 9, 2017 6:03 pm
A civil rights lawyer with a priority to decarcerate has entered Philly’s DA race
Civil rights lawyer Lawrence Krasner wants to decarcerate, axe the death penalty and reform the bail system.
people
Jan. 26, 2017 10:16 am
Philly reentry advocate Bill Cobb is heading to the ACLU
The Redeemed founder and Defender Association board member is now a deputy director with the organization's Campaign for Smart Justice.
people
Jan. 18, 2017 11:30 am
Keir Bradford-Grey was mulling a run for district attorney
Philly's public defender was courted by billionaire George Soros, but decided against making a run for office.