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Sep 30, 2022

Decriminalization of sex work is a means of harm reduction

Sex work is here to stay. The question is, are we willing to protect those who choose to enter into this industry? Or will we continue to make their lives and livelihoods less safe by continuing to criminalize...

By Naiymah Sanchez

Sep 21, 2022

PA House Majority Showed Ignorance of the Law or Political Cynicism in Krasner Contempt Vote

The Krasner impeachment effort is a GOP-driven project. But now some Democrats are riding shotgun.

Helen Gym and Larry Krasner at a hearing

Sep 21, 2022

The midnight raid on our rights

A constitution should be a document for protecting and expanding our rights, not restricting them.

By Elizabeth Randol

A constitution should be a document for protecting and expanding our rights, not restricting them.

By Elizabeth Randol

An illustration of a silhouette of a thief with a large bag exiting a room with yellow light

Sep 14, 2022

A new look at Pennsylvania bail data

Courts in PA are misusing and abusing cash bail

stack of hundred dollar bills and a judge's gavel

Aug 26, 2022

It's time to decriminalize sex work

Sex work and sex workers have been around as long as people have been engaged in commerce.

By Naiymah Sanchez

Sex work and sex workers have been around as long as people have been engaged in commerce.

By Naiymah Sanchez

Jun 24, 2022

With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?

The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.

Pro-abortion signage in front of the Supreme Court.