Could a Lying Philly Cop Get a Job With Another Department?
By Austin Nolen Former Philadelphia Police Officer Chris Hulmes got caught perjuring himself. He admitted as much. Should he so…
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Chip’s Challenge: How the Secret Service Tracked Press at the DNC
By Matt Albasi and Jack Grauer So, journalist. You covered the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The three-month Secret Service background…
Philly ISIL Case Reflects National Fight Over Surveillance Programs
By Austin Nolen Two recently-unsealed motions in the prosecution of Keonna Thomas, a North Philadelphia woman alleged to have attempted…
Declaration Exclusive: City Knew FBI Spied on Occupy Protesters
By Austin Nolen Philly officials promised police won’t use invasive tactics against political dissenters at this year’s Democratic Convention. They…
Victims of Gun Violence Rally, Organize on Day Two of DNC
By Dustin Slaughter “I’m here today because we’ve got to bring attention. Constantly and consistently bring attention to this…
Officials Release New Details about DNC Security Measures
By Austin Nolen City, state and federal officials yesterday released new details about security measures during the DNC, including the…
Justice Ron Castille: Dazed and Why Not Recused?
By Jack Grauer Yesterday, the US Supreme Court heard oral argument about whether judges should abstain from ruling when a…
Exciting Updates For Our Readers
Dear readers of The Declaration, Since co-editors Dustin Slaughter and Kenneth Lipp founded this site in January 2013, it has been…
OPINION: What’s Holding Up the Investigation of Last Year’s SEPTA Cop Taser Incident?
By Austin Nolen Reposted from Spirit News: At around 2 a.m. on the morning of October 26th of last year,…
Federal Judge Denies First Amendment Challenge to Philly ISIS Prosecution
By Austin Nolen A federal judge has denied a constitutional challenge to the prosecution of Keonna Thomas, a Philadelphia woman…
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