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Church Leaders Have Been Breaking the Law Long Before #Decision2016
With blatant disregard for the law, many pastors for years have used their position to amplify a single candidate.
Embed from Getty ImagesI was rendered dumbfounded years ago when I, then a young church drummer questioning the legitimacy of religion, was informed that it was illegal for places of worship that operate as a 5O1(c)(3) organization, which are most of them, to engage in partisan politics.Electioneering—which a recent survey by Pew that inquired of…
Why a Philadelphian Commissioned a Bernie Sanders Mural
Real-estate developer Max Glass, who believes Bernie Sanders’ message is what the country needs, is decorating one of his properties in the candidate’s likeness.—As the sun began to set on the City, the scene at 22nd & Catherine Streets in South Philadelphia looked as it did when clocks were just passing noon: artists’ hands were…
Rising Homicides in a US City Prompts Call for Gun Violence Intervention
In a city where gun violence is prominent, an activist, and an academic, share sentiments on mitigation.
What Philadelphia’s Mayor-Elect Should Do With Laid Off Journalists
Mr. Jim Kenney, who in his first-day as Mayor-Elect of Philadelphia expressed frustrations with the media, might find redress by building his own newsroom in City Hall.
How Philadelphia’s New Mayor Will be Different From the Last
Mr. Jim Kenney, who arrived to his press conference by cab and left by subway, aims to, as Mayor of Philadelphia, promote normalcy as his brand.
The Overshadowed Philadelphia Hero Whose Vision Resulted in a New Park
For those who pay attention to history, it wouldn’t surprise you that another black man was almost written out of it.
National Response to Increased Train Derailments May Cost Taxpayers
As train derailments increase, politicians seek to improve first responders ability to act with additional training and resources.
A Taboo Topic Dominated Conversation with a Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate
“It’s the mayor’s job to tackle race relations,” says the former Philadelphia City Councilman, who now prefers to be called “Jim.”
Why Does it Takes Years to Practice Law But Only Months to Enforce It?
Police officers need to interact with the laws of land before they enforce them.
A Mentor on a Mission to Embrace, Impact and Encourage
Keith Brown knows the power of mentoring, so when he recognized the need for more black male mentors in his community he stepped on to center stage to play the role of a lifetime.