Joe Piette

Philadelphia: protest caravan targets jails

Incarcerated people in Philadelphia’s jails — 90% awaiting trial while not convicted of any crime — are suffering from horrible…

February 16, 2022

For 40 years, activists globally continue to demand: Free Mumia Now!

Human rights and community activists in six countries held online and in-person events to mark the date 40 years ago,…

December 15, 2021

Palestine Solidarity Day officially recognized in Philadelphia

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People was officially recognized in Philadelphia for the first time on Nov. 29.…

December 7, 2021

Philadelphia rally defends abortion justice

On Dec. 1 as the U.S. Supreme Court was hearing arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization —one of…

December 6, 2021

Stop Line 3!

Philadelphia Activists held a rally outside TD Bank Nov. 19 in Philadelphia to demand TD stop bankrolling destruction of Native…

November 25, 2021

Abuse at Philadelphia County Jails must stop now!

Dozens of relatives and friends of incarcerated people, recently released former prisoners and community activists held a protest outside a…

October 27, 2021

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee (PIPDC) held a walk in “Peace, Unity and Respect to our Ancestors, Culture and…

October 12, 2021

Protest demands ICE free all detainees

Philadelphia – Despite temperatures in the mid-90s, more than 50 community activists rallied here on Aug. 12 to demand Immigration…

August 17, 2021

Cops assault housing protesters outside mayor’s condominium

Cops assaulted a peaceful protest and barbecue on July 27 outside Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s condominium. The fifth “Tuesdays at…

August 5, 2021

Philly activists demand: ‘Stop the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline!’

Members and friends of Philly Water Protectors, an environmental justice group, gathered  July 16 outside a TD Bank in Philadelphia’s…

July 21, 2021