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This December, we mark Universal Human Rights Month. Established in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines the rights and fundamental freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. …
Universal Human Rights Month: What It Is and What It Means for You Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Reps. Donna Bullock, D-Phila., and Tina Davis, D-Bucks, were joined by state Sen. John Kane, D-Delaware/Chester, at a news conference Wednesday at Eastern State Penitentiary supporting …
Bullock, Davis Take a Stand Against Solitary Confinement for Vulnerable Populations Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Over 25 million people are trafficked worldwide, leaving many survivors with inadequate resources for dealing with trauma, abuse, and addiction. Despite these odds, Worthwhile Wear offers hope …
Everyone, Everywhere Can Log Miles to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking Read More
MEDIA, PA — Penn State Brandywine’s Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement will host a series of virtual events from April 12 to 16 as part of the campus’ annual …
Penn State Brandywine to Host Annual Social Justice Fair Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced its eighteenth settlement of an enforcement action in its HIPAA Right …
OCR Settles Eighteenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative Read More
Earlier this year, House Bill 2050 was introduced – a measure to allow for the legal sale of adult-use cannabis through a permitting structure for growers, processors, and dispensaries.
Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis to Provide a Second Chance, Reform Criminal Justice System Read More