How viral police shooting videos can mess with your mental health
If watching feels necessary or inevitable, there are methods to cope.
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Fake extortion notes claiming to be from Black Lives Matter Philly circulate in Bucks County
Police are investigating the mailed arson threats — which BLM confirms it definitely did not send.
‘There’s gonna be looting,’ police warned white Fishtowners, showing a close-knit relationship that plays out across Philly
The city has received a high volume of misconduct complaints since the protests began.
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Philly’s Black drag queens pay it forward with show supporting Black Lives Matter
Performers say it’s still important to celebrate Pride.
Why the Black Lives Matter protest outside a Philly police officer’s home was not ‘illegal occupation’
Pa. Rep. Martina White’s claim differs from the city’s permit requirements.
How Black Lives Matter Philly is responding to 36 hours of right-wing media attacks
Their online mentions are... not great.
The big list of Philly’s political rallies, protests and events for March (so far)
Philadelphia activists are still organizing as we enter the third month of Trump's presidency.
How to turn these huge Philly protest marches into action
Volunteer, donate, join a community and call your elected official of choice.
11 photos from Philly’s Thursday evening rally against Trump
This was the second rally of the day in Philadelphia.
Camden’s ‘Super Poor Kids’ use Dr. Seuss to spotlight police brutality
"These people are kind of turning into hashtags" + "You can’t put a cap on when it’s time to get over Dr. Seuss" = art with power.
Inside Black Guns Matter, Philly’s Second Amendment answer to police brutality
Its aim: That participants leave better equipped to handle anxiety when cops approach.
Bill Clinton clashes with Black Lives Matter protestors during stop in Philly today
He was stumping for Hillary Clinton and ran into protestors.
Black Lives Matter and recruiting problems in the Philadelphia Police Department
Why is it so hard to find new cops?