Philly jails face new federal lawsuit: Fix dangerous coronavirus conditions or release at-risk people
Ten plaintiffs are seeking a class-action case on behalf of roughly 4,000 incarcerated at county facilities
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This gun reform has bipartisan support in PA — and surprising opposition
It's not often the NRA and ACLU end up on the same side.
Philly can lose hundreds of millions under Martina White sanctuary cities bill
"Zero dollars, literally zero dollars, will be withheld if (Mayor Kenney) just complies."
The big guide to where to donate if you want to help Philly immigrants
What these immigration-related nonprofits would do with your money.
Since Trump was elected, the PA ACLU has almost tripled membership
The state-level civil rights organization notched close to 28,000 new subscribers since Nov. 8.
Permanent Protest in Philly: What’s driving the anti-Trump movement
“We are not going away. Welcome to your everyday.”
How to turn these huge Philly protest marches into action
Volunteer, donate, join a community and call your elected official of choice.
Protesting the DNC in Philly: What we know today
27 protests have been approved, including one from Donald Trump's campaign and the Westboro Baptist Church.