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Mumia Abu-Jamal Way

In a campaign which began in early summer, activists are working with residents of Council District 5 in Philadelphia to…

October 12, 2020

WW photographer targeted by police

On June 1, while taking photos at a Justice for George Floyd march in Philadelphia, Joe Piette, whose photographs appear…

June 2, 2020

Happy birthday, Mumia!

A global audience was able to view a virtual press conference on April 23 focused on journalist and Pennsylvania political…

April 27, 2020

Food Not Bombs Solidarity vs. COVID-19

“Mutual aid” had become a buzzword on many lips when people began to realize, despite the steady stream of government…

April 17, 2020

Demonstrators call for freedom for Mumia, slam state’s efforts to delay justice

Flanked by a large white “Bird of Freedom” wearing a “Free Mumia” sign, dozens of activists from Philadelphia and New…

March 4, 2020

Potluck solidarity with striking GM workers

Around 100 United Auto Workers’ supporters gathered in Langhorne, Pa., at the General Motors Service Parts Operation warehouse on Oct.…

October 17, 2019

Police siege creates trauma for Philadelphia neighborhood

One week after the now infamous Aug. 13 Philadelphia police assault and 7.5-hour siege of the African-American Tioga neighborhood, new…

August 29, 2019

Hundreds march in Philly to ‘Free Mumia Now!’

On the heels of a favorable court decision that will allow Mumia Abu-Jamal to reopen his appeals, hundreds of people…

April 30, 2019

Philadelphia students take over school board meeting

The Philadelphia Board of Education voted 7-2 on March 28 to mandate metal detectors in all city high schools. Angered…

April 6, 2019

Nov. 17 in Philly: Fight fascist violence!

A motley group of far-right organizations, including the Proud Boys, plan to rally near Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Nov.…

November 3, 2018