Politics

A march against white supremacy led by local Philly social justice organizations took center stage at day two of the nation’s biggest progressive gathering.

The concept of a “United Latin America” has played out in the minds of many for a long time. What are some advantages and disadvantages of such a concept?

The Mayor’s Office announced the surprise resignation on July 9. It comes a little more than two years after Hikes was appointed Executive Director in May 2017.

In Philadelphia, on July 4, Jewish activists will say "Never Again," joining a national movement to end immigrant detention sparked by a June 30 protest in New Jersey.

An investigative newsroom and the visit of Democratic lawmakers to detention centers on the border revealed the worst facet of the Trump Administration's immigration system... so far.

The naturalization process is individualized and often difficult. On June 11, AL DÍA spoke with a few New Americans to learn about their triumphs and challenges in the process. 

Julián Castro, the only Latino in the race, had an unexpected standout performance during the first night of the Democratic debate after months of running under the radar.

Tiffany Cabán came into the race for Queens District Attorney an unknown. Yesterday, she became the latest triumph for the progressive left after winning the Democratic primary.

Hollywood stars brought to the stage a live reading of the Mueller Report under the title "The Investigation: A Search for Truth in 10 Acts."

Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner John Sanders announces his resignation, amid abuse allegations of migrant children detained in facilities along the southern border.

If passed in the fall, the landmark legislation will make Philadelphia the largest city in the U.S. to extend labor rights to domestic workers.

The bill comes after a BuzzFeed News report uncovered DACA recipients were being denied federally back housing loans.

According to estimates of the UN Refugee Agency, more than 4 million Venezuelans are living abroad after fleeing violence, insecurity and lack of food, medicine, and essential services.

Since 2017, there have been more than 30 policies consider anti-transgender people, according to the National Center for Transgender equality. 

Ecuador has allegedly granted permission to the U.S. Army to use one of the largest islands of the Galapagos as a refill and scale point for aircraft intended to "combat drug trafficking."