Brief #22—Criminal Justice
By Laura Plummer
Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the U.S. and the largest city in Pennsylvania. It has a population of just over 1.5 million, with roughly equal percentages of Black and white citizens (42 and 41 percent respectively).
Social Justice
FBI Hate Crime Statistics, 2019
Brief #21—Criminal Justice
By Erika Shannon
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has put out their annual report on hate crimes in the United States.
Despite Apparent Joe Biden Victory, Trump Supporters Flock to the Streets
Brief #20—Criminal Justice
By Erika Shannon
In the past weeks, there has been some confusion about who our next President truly is
2020 Presidential Election Motivates Both Sides to Protest
Brief #19—Criminal Justice
By Erika Shannon
This past week, tensions have been rising here in the U.S. while everyone impatiently awaits the result of the 2020 presidential election.
End of Eviction Moratoriums Strains Renters’ Legal Support System
Brief #1—Legal
By Zack Huffman
Covid-19 brought record unemployment over the summer, which left millions of families unable to afford rent.
Prisoner Re-Entry Programs: Do They Work?
Brief #18—Gun Control & Criminal Justice
By Linda F. Hersey
Deshawn Grange says he is proud to have not just one but two jobs. He is a part-time worker assembling vehicle doors at a Tesla plant in California.
Police Wall of Shame: The New York Police Department
Brief #17—Gun Control & Criminal Justice
By Laura Plummer
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is the largest police department in the U.S. and the second largest in the world after Tokyo.
The Rise of White Nationalist Militias
Brief #16—Criminal Justice
By Erika Shannon
With a general election looming, there is a lot of debate on whether or not the results of the election will incite violence.
Trump Labels Three Cities as ‘Anarchist Jurisdictions’ in Executive Order
Brief #15—Criminal Justice
By Erika Shannon
On September 21st, President Donald Trump followed through with an Executive Order from earlier this month and officially deemed New York, Seattle, and Portland “anarchist jurisdictions.”
In Past Weeks, Ongoing Protests Met with Violence as Both Sides Clash
Brief #14—Criminal Justice
By Erika Shannon
The protests that have been going on in recent weeks are nothing new here in the U.S. since police-involved shootings have been prompting people to gather an protest for change.
The Police Wall of Shame: The Los Angeles Police Department
Brief #13—Criminal Justice
By Laura Plummer
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is the largest police department in California and the third largest in the country. Angelenos have been clamoring for meaningful police reform in recent months as the LAPD has made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
From Colin Kaepernick to the NBA: The Evolution of Kneeling as Protest
Brief #12—Criminal Justice
By Amy Swain
At the start of the 2016 NFL Preseason, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat on the bench during the National Anthem, as the rest of the players as well as stadium attendees stood, hand on heart.