Human Rights

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 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 NPR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pittsburgh’s ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban

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

Remembering the Golden Venture — 20 years later