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…
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In Photos: A Week Outside the Democratic National Convention
All photos by Kristi Petrillo
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…
Tensions Flare Outside the DNC Tuesday
By Dustin Slaughter Four people were arrested by Philadelphia police between 8:15 and 8:30 pm on Tuesday, after scaling the…
DNC Day One: Immigrant Rights Advocates Call on Clinton to End Deportations
By Dustin Slaughter Amid chants of “No papers, no fear!”, hundreds of immigrant rights demonstrators gathered in sweltering morning heat…
Who Will Watch the Watchers During the DNC?
By Liora Engel-Smith Kelvyn Anderson of the Police Advisory Commission, Philadelphia’s civilian police review board, said that he and his…
Hearing in DNC Fundraising Records Case Set for Tomorrow Morning
By Declaration Staff Oral arguments in our associate editor Dustin Slaughter’s suit to force release of DNC fundraising records are…
Declaration Editor Files Legal Action for DNC Fundraising Records
By Declaration Staff Updated to include filings in opposing legal action by the DNC Host Committee. Late last night, Dustin Slaughter,…
White Allies to Mayor: ‘Take a Stand for Black Lives’, Hold Police Union Accountable
By Dustin Slaughter Updated on July 12th, 2016 to include comments from the city solicitor’s office. Protesters this morning held…
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