Protest at The Union League for Awarding Ron DeSantis
By Kasey Shamis | Mar. 15When honoring Florida's Governer DeSantis with their highest award, the gold medal, The Union League faced scrutiny from an incensed Philly crowd.
When honoring Florida's Governer DeSantis with their highest award, the gold medal, The Union League faced scrutiny from an incensed Philly crowd.
On June 24, 2022, protestors gathered at Philadelphia’s City Hall holding signs, some reading, “Abortion is Healthcare” and “I will not go quietly back to the 1950s”. This reversal is not only affecting women’s reproductive rights but also access to contraception. Pennsylvania, like many other states, is facing an uncertain future in abortion healthcare as it relies on the results of the gubernatorial election on November 8.
The Pennsylvania Primary Elections are taking place this upcoming Tuesday. Two candidates share their feelings on voting and holding public office in part one of this two part election article!
On March 19, 2022, elected officials, activists, and other Philadelphians gathered for the unveiling of the Black Student Walkouts historical marker at the intersection of 21st and Winter Streets that was organized by Helen Gym and Masterman High School alumni.