Protests
The Best and Worst Moments from Trump’s Philly Visit
Happy Wednesday, Philly. If you’re reading this, you made it through President Donald Trump‘s appearance in Philly on Tuesday. His presence, of course, prompted demonstrations, […]
Gritty Signs Galore: Scenes From the Trump Protest in Philly
Donald Trump is in Philadelphia on Tuesday to speak at the annual National Electrical Contractors Association gathering at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. There are road […]
President Trump Is Speaking In Center City On Tuesday
Donald Trump will return to Philadelphia for the first time in more than a year on Tuesday. The president is set to speak at the […]
March to End Rape Culture Comes to Center City This Weekend
The annual March to End Rape Culture will return to Philadelphia this weekend as heated debates surrounding the pervasive nature of sexual abuse — and the […]
Watch: Cop Punches Antifa Protester During Violent Clash in Center City
Saturday proved to be a turbulent day in Center City when members of the Philadelphia Police Department clashed with Antifa protesters in a violent incident […]
Mazzoni Center Fires Diversity and Inclusion Director, Prompting Staff Protest
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. More than 50 staff members walked out of Mazzoni Center’s headquarters on Monday morning […]
LGBTQ&A: Mike Hisey
Mike Hisey is a longtime community activist and public speaker. We chat with the venture capitalist turned human rights advocate on Trump, fashion, and why […]
Reports: Anti-Abortionists Leaving Graphic Flyers in KOP Wegmans Products
Two King of Prussia Wegmans customers say they were stunned this month when they found graphic anti-abortion flyers in products they purchased from the grocery store. […]
Antifa Protesters “Attack” Right-Wing Figures at Green Eggs Cafe
Green Eggs Cafe in Center City would like to keep its operations limited to red velvet pancakes, stuffed french toast and eggs your way — not […]
Police Arrest 12 People During Multiple ICE Protests
Philadelphia police arrested 12 people on Tuesday during two separate protests against Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. The demonstrations took place on a “National Day of Action […]
PHOTOS: Protesters Greet Mike Pence in “Handmaid’s Tale” Costumes
As anyone who traveled through in the area probably knows, the vice president made an appearance on Monday in Center City, and protesters (once again) went all out […]
Women Plan to Channel “Handmaid’s Tale” to Protest Mike Pence in Philly
The huge Rittenhouse Square protest against Mike Pence in June apparently wasn’t enough to keep the vice president away — so now, protesters are kicking it up a notch. Pence […]
ICE Protesters in Philly Aren’t Going Away Quietly — Or Soon
Protesters in Philadelphia marched Wednesday morning from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency to City Hall, bringing their concerns — again — straight to Mayor […]
After Police Remove ICE Encampment, Protesters Regroup at City Hall
Philadelphia police officers broke up an encampment set up by protesters outside the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement office on Thursday afternoon — and now some […]
Protesters Demand “No Cops at Pride” Following Arrest of Trans Activist
On Wednesday morning, Philly Socialists, alongside activist groups the Black and Brown Workers Cooperative and Philly for REAL Justice Coalition, held a press conference outside […]