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Q&A with David S. Cohen about “Obstacle Course,” the New Book on Abortion Access
Obstacle Course is a new book that explores the obstacles most Americans must navigate to access safe legal abortion care in the wake of a blitz of state-level bills designed to reserve abortion access for the relatively wealthy and geographically lucky. It’s one...
How WLP is Working to Protect Your Rights, Health & Economic Security Amid Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic seems to have come on slowly then all at once. We hope that you and yours are safe and healthy while complying with orders to physically distance and stay at home. We closed our physical offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh but we are...
Philly Workers & COVID-19: Virtual Town Hall & Speak Out TONIGHT March 26
As COVID-19 wreaks havoc across the globe, Philadelphia workers are experiencing devastating, and potentially long lasting, economic hardship. We are working with our partners to ensure ALL workers are covered by emergency response policies. On Thursday, March 26 at...
Resource: Obtaining Protection From Abuse Orders in Philadelphia During the Pandemic
We are being asked to stay at home, but not every home is safe. It’s important to know you can still obtain emergency Protection from Abuse Orders in Philadelphia even though local courts are closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. WLP attorneys, along with...
Urge U.S. Senators: DO NOT CUT Paid Leave or Paid Sick Days Amid Coronavirus
This action is URGENT. Please take action NOW. Last week, the Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The good news: It's the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave. The bad news: It is already under attack in...
