By Kevin Carlson About 150 people gathered Tuesday June 10th in response to the kidnapping of 5 people by ICE and … More
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Headless Courage: Anti-ICE Protests vs. Police Brutality
By Marine Tucker When ICE kidnapped 5 people off the street in the morning of Tuesday, June 10th, Philadelphians mobilized … More
In Case You Missed It: May
“Pro-Life” Necromancy Takes Root In Georgia By I. Pliskin The idea of zombies and invasions of the living dead have … More
Philly’s Furtive Fraternity (How Queer Elders Survived Frank Rizzo’s Philly)
By Nora Gordon The “Furtive Fraternity”, written by Gaeton Fonzi during the winter of 1962 in Philadelphia Magazine, was the … More
Occupy ICE Day 2: Come Support!
Image caption: dozens of protesters gather outside the ICE office with tents and umbrellas; a cardboard sign reads “ABOLISH ICE; … More
Philadelphia Students Don’t Want Cops in Schools
It’s important to note that these young people were not only expressing solidarity with Parkland students, but also rallying against school policing.
Tough as Nails: Tenants Displaced by the Penn Wynn Mass Eviction Move Out — and Onward
Photos and text by Geoff Reed In June, all 239 tenants of the Penn Wynn House apartments in Wynnefield, West … More
REAL Justice Demands Black Community Control of Police
Despite this firsthand story of out-of-control police, no City Council members would support the coalition bill or any of its parts.
The Most Powerful Player in Philadelphia
It’s not uncommon for unions to donate to political campaigns, supporting politicians that best represent workers’ issues. This union, however, goes far beyond that.
The Philadelphia Partisan 