Protests
Women Plan to Channel “Handmaid’s Tale” to Protest Mike Pence in Philly
The huge Rittenhouse Square protest against Mike Pence in June apparently wasn’t enough to keep the vice president away — so now, protesters are kicking it up a notch. Pence […]
ICE Protesters in Philly Aren’t Going Away Quietly — Or Soon
Protesters in Philadelphia marched Wednesday morning from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency to City Hall, bringing their concerns — again — straight to Mayor […]
After Police Remove ICE Encampment, Protesters Regroup at City Hall
Philadelphia police officers broke up an encampment set up by protesters outside the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement office on Thursday afternoon — and now some […]
Protesters Demand “No Cops at Pride” Following Arrest of Trans Activist
On Wednesday morning, Philly Socialists, alongside activist groups the Black and Brown Workers Cooperative and Philly for REAL Justice Coalition, held a press conference outside […]
State Rep. Brian Sims Flipping Off the VP: Heroic Gesture or Stupid Stunt?
In a 2016 speech endorsing then presidential-candidate Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama offered a motto: When they go low, we go high. It appears Pennsylvania Rep. Brian […]
Hundreds Flood Rittenhouse to Protest Pence in Philly
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Rittenhouse Square to give Mike Pence a true Philadelphia welcome on Tuesday evening. The vice president arrived around 5 p.m. to […]
Mike Pence to Speak in Rittenhouse Square on Tuesday
As Mike Pence readies to speak at a fundraiser in Philly, local protesters are likewise preparing a rally of their own for the vice president’s […]
Anti–Gun Violence Advocates to Rally on Art Museum Steps
For the third year in a row, Philadelphians will gather on the steps of the Art Museum on Monday to rally against gun violence. The […]
Sit-In Planned for Haters of the LOVE Park Redesign
It’s safe to say that the recent redesign of LOVE Park, one of Philly’s foremost public spaces, hasn’t been too well received by locals. The […]
PHOTOS: The 10 Best Signs From Philly’s March for Our Lives
Thousands gathered in Old City on Saturday — as many more organized around the nation — for the March for Our Lives against gun violence. The […]
Here Are the Details for Philly’s “March for Our Lives” Against Gun Violence
Thousands of people are expected to gather in Old City on Saturday for the “March for Our Lives” rally against gun violence. The demonstration, which […]
Penn, Temple Tell Prospective Students That Protesting Won’t Affect Admission
In response to a growing concern from applicants, several Philadelphia-area colleges and universities have used social media as a platform to reiterate their support for […]
Philly to Host “March for Our Lives” Anti-Gun Violence Rally
Less than two weeks have passed since the horrific mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Those looking to stand against gun violence will have the opportunity to […]
Activists Call for Boycott of Philly Women’s March Over “Collaboration” With Police
On Tuesday night, a Facebook post began to circulate calling for a boycott of Saturday’s Women’s March on Philadelphia over concerns about increased police surveillance […]
Cycling Advocates Plan Another Human Bike Lane to Protest Latest Crash
Following the second serious crash involving a truck and a cyclist in Center City in less than a month, protesters have planned another human bike […]