Betsey Piette

People’s Power stops a modern-day lynching

A massive phone protest by people from around the world and calls for direct protests forced the Pennsylvania Department of…

August 15, 2019

Rashida Tlaib: ‘I will never waver or sell out’

Hours before white supremacist Trump launched his viciously racist July 14 twitter attack against four progressive congresswomen of color, one…

July 27, 2019

U.S.-appointed education overseer arrested for corruption

In the fall of 2018 a people’s wanted poster surfaced in Philadelphia, describing city native Julia Keleher as a “ruthless…

July 18, 2019

Cops’ racism exposes driving while Latinx in Pennsylvania

On May 10, 2018, Rebecca Castro’s car was stopped by a Pennsylvania State trooper who first inquired about her immigration…

July 11, 2019

Reparations demanded by workers, community activists for Philadelphia refinery fire and closure

Less than a week after devastating explosions caused a major fire on June 21, injuring five workers at the Philadelphia…

July 2, 2019

Philadelphia refinery explosion threatens surrounding communities

A massive explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery in the predawn hours of June 21 lit up the…

June 30, 2019

Eddie Africa, MOVE 9 member, released after 40 years

MOVE 9 member Edward (Goodman) Africa was released on parole June 21, following prior releases of Debbie, Michael, Janet and…

June 30, 2019

‘No war on migrants! No war on Iran!’

A militant crowd gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall on June 26 to demand "No war on migrants! No war on…

June 27, 2019

Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba challenges Trump’s travel restrictions

Members of the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization/Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba received a warm and enthusiastic welcome…

June 18, 2019

Philly protest calls for removal of racist police

June 7 -- Black and Brown communities across this city are outraged over the news released by the Plain View…

June 11, 2019