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'At least 77 million U.S. adults have criminal records, including nearly 7 million currently in prison or jail or on probation or parole.'
'The Pennsylvania Legislature must grab the bull by the horns and reform the way that cyber-charter schools are funded.'
'A state House panel has advanced five proposals to update police hiring and training.'
'Congressional Democrats called Monday for more federal aid for education as the nation’s schools prepare to reopen this fall.'
'As the Philadelphia Inquirer recently reported, landlords and tenants alike are looking for assistance to deal with the looming crisis.'
'The U.S. Supreme Court held Monday that employers can’t legally fire people because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.'
'The city will issue a request for proposals for an independent consultant to scrutinize the Philadelphia Police Department.'
'The board voted 9-6 in favor of the application during a virtual session on Thursday.'
'The progressive super PAC American Bridge has launched a 10-week, $20 million ad blitz.'
'Race is a social construct, but we certainly understand its impact.'
'Here are some actions we can take to keep the pressure on and work for justice.'
'City Council on Thursday put forward a package of law enforcement reforms that included banning neck restraints.'
'The Wolf administration has issued updated guidance for a host of outdoor-related businesses.'
'Philonise Floyd, pleaded with lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday to ensure that his brother didn’t die in vain.'
'Wolf said Wednesday that the Republican-led Legislature doesn’t have the authority to end the state’s pandemic emergency declaration.'
'Turzai’s retirement announcement Wednesday came just days after he added his voice to the chorus of millions calling for policing reforms.'
'On June 1, Samuel Sinyangwe posted his research on police killings.'
'Videos that once would “go viral” of a police officer unduly macing someone, are now grimly ubiquitous.'
'Commissioner Danielle Outlaw laid out that tradeoff during a City Council budget hearing on Wednesday.'
'The June 3 protest Intended for a crowd of 30 swelled to 300.'