Advocates seek to increase City tax support for public schools
One of Philadelphia’s leading education advocacy groups wants the City Council to allocate more money to city public schools than the mayor has recommended in her proposed budget. more
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Local doctors speak out to against Affordable Care Act repeal
Local doctors spoke out in favor of the Affordable Care Act, or ACA for short, and against the threat of former President Donald Trump imposing to repeal the bill. more
Children First calls for action on adolescent suicide rates
Suicide rates among U.S. adolescents have doubled in 10 years. Half of kids who take their own lives have never had access to any mental health services before making that terminal decision. more
Anti-DEI lawsuits threaten nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
The nonprofit and philanthropic sectors are at risk for lawsuits challenging DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) measures, fellowship and intern practices, giving and grantmaking procedures. more
Philadelphia legislator gets eviction reform bill through state House
Philadelphia could see an advisory board created to consider new rules and procedures for tenant evictions, if a House bill that passed last month reaches the governor’s desk. more
Organization sues to prevent internships targeting Latinx people
The American Alliance for Equal Rights has sued to block internships targeted to Latinx individuals. more
US legislation seeks to combat growing polarization in US
Two US Representatives have introduced bipartisan legislation designed to “support civic bridge building across the United States.” more
US Supreme Court to consider major homelessness case
This month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a major case that could reshape how cities manage homelessness. more
Podcast highlights why women of color have worse health outcomes
Research shows that Black women and other women of color experience the worst health outcomes of any group in the United States — regardless of income level. more
Constitution Center sponsors discussion on Emmett Till trial
The National Constitution Center sponsors a presentation on the tragedy of Emmett Till's murder and the shocking trial that followed. more
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