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WLP has been making national news, and we wanted to give you an update on where things stand in our fight to eliminate the biggest barrier to equitable abortion care in Pennsylvania.
Happy Pride Month!
Earlier this year, we saw several historic votes in the Pennsylvania House to protect LGBTQ equality, including legislation to update Pennsylvania law to align with existing federal constitutional protections.
But those protections are not yet fully codified into state law. That means Pride isn’t just a cele...
I was recently in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court to observe arguments in South Side Area School District v. Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC).
This is
The Allegheny County Council overwhelmingly defeated a petition to reinstate the use of leg shackles on pregnant people by Allegheny County Jail corrections officers.
In a 12-2 vote, the Council rejected petitioners’ attempt to undo a 2021 voter referendum that outlawed the use of solitary confinement and leg shackles in the County Jail. We a...
WLP’s Client Advocate Davina Scott recently testified at Philadelphia City Council’s hearing on the city’s response to abuse and domestic violence. She spoke alongside survivors, fellow advocates, city officials, and the parents of Kada Scott—a 23-year-old woman whose tragic murder forced the city to confront its inadequate response to domestic and interpersonal violence.
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