Rename Taney Street in Philadelphia, PA

The Issue

Justice Roger B. Taney penned what legal historians regard as the worst legal opinion in American history. The opinion in the Dred Scott case held that slaves were not entitled to legal rights as they were considered sub-human.

Philadelphia has a street named after him. It’s despicable that Philadelphia has had this monument to white supremacy at all, let alone for the 100+ years it has existed. If you agree Philadelphia should stop honoring this deplorable human being, sign this petition.

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The Issue

Justice Roger B. Taney penned what legal historians regard as the worst legal opinion in American history. The opinion in the Dred Scott case held that slaves were not entitled to legal rights as they were considered sub-human.

Philadelphia has a street named after him. It’s despicable that Philadelphia has had this monument to white supremacy at all, let alone for the 100+ years it has existed. If you agree Philadelphia should stop honoring this deplorable human being, sign this petition.

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Rename TaneyPetition StarterThe initiative to end the reverence of white supremacists in Philadelphia and around the country.

The Decision Makers

Darrell Clarke
Darrell Clarke
City Council President

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Petition created on August 15, 2017