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July 15, 2024 | 5:01 PM
Everyone can support peace and democracy. Here’s how.
A healthy civic life, avoiding rumors and holding public officials to a high standard are key
January 5, 2024 | 3:13 PM
Reading’s two new school board members want to tackle youth violence and language barriers
The largest school district in Berks County – and the 4th largest in the state – will have two newly elected school board members starting this year.
March 26, 2021 | 4:48 PM
Video shows assault on Asian American worker outside Philadelphia shop
A viral video depicting an Asian American shop worker in Philadelphia being assaulted is sparking outrage.
March 17, 2021 | 5:47 PM
House renews Violence Against Women Act, but Senate hurdles remain
President Biden played a lead role in passing the landmark 1994 law, which he recently called “one of my proudest legislative achievements.” VAWA was not reauthorized in 2018 over partisan disputes.
March 9, 2021 | 5:43 PM
Nearly 1 in 3 women experience violence: landmark report from WHO
The report, which WHO says is the largest-ever study of the prevalence of violence against women, draws upon data from 161 countries and areas on women and girls age 15 and up collected between 2000 and 2018.
January 7, 2021 | 5:23 AM
Congress certifies Biden victory; Trump pledges ‘orderly transition’ on Jan. 20
In a statement released just after the certification was finalized, Trump at long last acknowledged his election loss. He said that even though he disagrees with the outcome, “there will be an orderly transition on January 20th.”
