Philly activists engage in hunger strike under the banner of Make Philly Affordable, demanding the Philadelphia mayor use a record budget surplus to fund food access, affordable housing, education, recreation centers, libraries, public transportation, and renewable energy.
Israel's Knesset passed a discriminatory law that mandates Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks be killed by hanging. The bill is expected to be struck down by Israel's Supreme Court.
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in opposition to the redevelopment initiatives of the touristification, gentrification, and the construction of a metro station in Exarcheia Square.
