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Philadelphia

Sanctuary Cities Offer Little Protection From Mass Deportations
Sanctuary policies do throw a wrench into the federal immigration enforcement system, but they also have limitations.

Philadelphia DA Sues to Block Elon Musk’s “Illegal” $1 Million Lottery to Voters
“All lotteries in Pennsylvania must be regulated” by the state, District Attorney Larry Krasner said in his lawsuit.

Plan to Crack Down on Unhoused People Spells Disaster for Philadelphians
A new report reveals the city's plans to clear homeless encampments and jail vulnerable residents.

Demonstrators Across the World Disrupt Cities in Protest of Gaza Genocide
Protesters across 50 cities waged an economic blockade, blocking highways and shutting down arms manufacturers.

Philly’s Law-and-Order Policy Worsens Overdose Crisis and Hinders Harm Reduction
The crisis in the Kensington neighborhood is the result of enforced deprivation and neglect of the people by the state.

Inside the Movement to Save Philly’s Chinatown From a New NBA Arena
Organizers in Philadelphia's Chinatown are drawing from generations of resistance to face an “existential threat.”

Philly’s Ski Mask Ban Is Just Another Tool for Cops to Target Black Youth
The policy is part of a familiar playbook where governments enact racist fashion bans in the name of “curtailing crime.”

Stop-and-Frisk Policing by Any Other Name Won’t Provide Safety in Philadelphia
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s response to gun violence is more policing and the reintroduction of stop-and-frisk.

Grandparents for Truth Takes on Book Bans and Censorship in Schools
Grandparents for Truth emerges as a counterforce against conservative organizations like Moms for Liberty.

Survivors of UPenn’s Medical Experiments Demand Reparations
Formerly incarcerated women demand accountability for enduring harm in University of Pennsylvania medical experiments.