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August 28, 2024 | 9:01 AM

After white supremacists march in Harrisburg, experts say most area leaders model how to respond

As many residents and political leaders follow best practice responding to a hate group, U.S Rep. Scott Perry does not.
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF
December 23, 2020 | 6:15 PM

Shock and dismay after Trump pardons Blackwater guards who killed 14 Iraqi civilians

Witnesses described how the American men ambushed the civilians unprovoked, firing on Baghdad’s Nisour Square with heavy gunfire and grenade launchers.

By Laurel Wamsley/NPR
September 15, 2020 | 7:40 AM

Court rules government can end humanitarian protections for some 300,000 immigrants

A federal appeals court panel ruled on Monday that the Trump administration can end humanitarian protections for some 300,000 immigrants living in the United States, clearing the way for their potential deportation starting next year.
By Rachel Treisman/NPR

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February 26, 2020 | 3:29 AM

Protesters call on Pennsylvania AG to ‘show mercy’ and commute more life sentences

“These rallies are spotlighting (Josh) Shapiro who has been a consistent person voting against commutations,”
By Cynthia Fernandez/Spotlight PA
February 25, 2020 | 5:24 AM

Rallies planned in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia to urge state Attorney General Shapiro to support more commutations

"We want him to show some mercy and really give the thought that people need redemption. People change.”
By An-Li Herring/WESA
November 19, 2019 | 5:11 PM

Human Rights Campaign releases Municipal Equality Index in State College, highlights its progress

More cities are becoming increasingly inclusive when it comes to LGBTQ rights, according to the Human Rights Campaign, which released its eighth annual Municipal Equality Index in State College Tuesday.

By Min Xian/SpotlightPA
October 3, 2018 | 2:40 PM

Midstate lawmaker’s bill would end ‘human rights abuse’ of child marriage

By Jim Hook/The Chambersburg Public Opinion
December 18, 2016 | 3:00 AM

Pittsburgh’s ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban

By Rich Copeland - Producer, Smart Talk
June 26, 2015 | 4:30 AM

Two men. One coal-ash dump. No answers.

By Natasha Khan, PublicSource and Reid R. Frazier of the Allegheny Front
June 4, 2013 | 3:46 PM

Remembering the Golden Venture — 20 years later

By Matt Paul