Iranians count on Rohani to bring change
Thousands of Iranians celebrated on the streets into the early hours today, counting on moderate president-elect Hassan Rohani to follow [...]
Hong Kong rally backs Snowden, denounces allegations of U.S. spying
A few hundred rights advocates and political activists marched through Hong Kong to demand protection for Edward Snowden, who leaked [...]
Three men accuse cops of violence, anti-gay slur
Three Brooklyn men were joined by gay rights groups and anti-violence activists at One Police Plaza on Tuesday as they [...]
Report: Poverty soaring for Philadelphia International Airport workers
Though the Philadelphia International Airport is an economic engine, subcontracted employees are working in poverty, according to a new report.
Can Councilman Wilson Goode Jr. save Philadelphia airport workers?
Councilman Wilson Goode Jr. will propose extending living wage to employees of city subcontractors like those at the Philadelphia International Airport.
Philly carpenters to picket Merion Golf Club through U.S. Open
The Philadelphia Carpenters Union claims U.S. Open body USGA under-budgeted their work and “abruptly” stopped using their services.
City officials, gay rights activists to rally against hate crimes
Following the murder of a 32-year-old man on Friday night in Manhattan, local officials and gay rights groups will rally [...]
Unions protest outside Fox 29′s Philadelphia studios
Three Philadelphia unions – complete with rat mobile – protested outside Fox 29, whose camera technicians have been working for months without a contract.
Animal advocates protest push to extend horse-drawn carriage hours
The Peace Advocacy Network is protesting Councilman Mark Squilla’s proposal to extend horse-drawn carriage hours during Philadelphia’s tourist season.
Number of city workers living in poverty doubled under Mayor Nutter
The number of D.C. 33 and 47 municipal employees who earn less than federal poverty standards has doubled since Mayor Michael Nutter took office in 2008.