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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with a bipartisan group of mayors and governors to discuss a coronavirus relief package, in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Politics & Policy

Biden administration to undo Medicaid work requirements

The Biden administration is moving to roll back Medicaid work requirements in its latest effort to undo a controversial Trump-era policy.

5 years ago

coronavirus vaccine
Health

Pa. health officials to reduce the total number of authorized vaccine providers

The move comes amid a broader tightening of rules and regulations around vaccine distribution.

5 years ago

This June 1, 2018, file photo shows a housing unit in the west section of the State Correctional Institution at Phoenix in Collegeville, Pa. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma, File)
Courts & Law

A pardoned man died in prison before Gov. Wolf signed his commutation — spurring talk of reforms

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman said the death “personally devastated” him, and galvanized him to push Gov. Wolf to speed up the commutation process.

5 years ago

Anthony Voci speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Attorney general drops case against Philly woman accused of ‘road rage’ by demoted city prosecutor

The Pa. Attorney General withdrew all charges against Khasandra Franklin, arrested last fall after Philly's top homicide prosecutor claimed she tried to run him off the road.

5 years ago

This community vaccination clinic in Sullivan County last month could serve as a model for other places in the state where access to vaccine providers and other limitations pose distribution challenges. (Fred Adams/Spotlight PA)
Health

Forced to compete for COVID-19 vaccines, some older people in Pa. are struggling to book appointments

Social media networks and online research skills give some younger people an edge, even as older people overall face higher risk of hospitalization and death.

5 years ago

Tray Ragland, left, and Kim Hickerson of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union hold signs outside an Amazon facility where labor is trying to organize workers on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Jay Reeves)
Politics & Policy

Amazon faces biggest union push in its history

Attempts by Amazon to delay the vote in Alabama have failed. So have the company's efforts to require in-person voting, which organizers argue would be unsafe during COVID.

5 years ago

(Alyssa Ledesma / UnSplash)
Politics & Policy

N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy order allows parents to attend sporting events

The rule change allows two parents or guardians per student to attend indoor and outdoor practices and competitions.

5 years ago

Leyla McCalla, narrator of the radio program Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms (Courtesy of Rush Jagoe)
Community

Haitian American musician says first Black-led republic should be celebrated during Black History Month

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with musician Leyla McCalla, who plays Twoubadou music to connect with her Haitian heritage.

5 years ago

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In this Aug. 30, 2019, file photo, migrants, many of whom were returned to Mexico under the Trump administration's
Politics & Policy

Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers into US

The move is a major step toward dismantling one of former President Donald Trump's most consequential policies to deter asylum-seekers from coming to the U.S.

5 years ago

In this image from video, Michael van der Veen, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, speaks during the second impeachment trial of Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)
Courts & Law

Trump lawyers say Democrats urge supporters to ‘fight,’ too

Donald Trump’s lawyers have a simple objective as they open their defense at the former president’s impeachment trial: Don’t lose any Republican votes.

5 years ago

Composer Tyshawn Sorey (John Rogers)
Arts & Entertainment

‘Save the Boys,’ a 134 year-old poem made fresh for 2021

Opera Philadelphia commissioned the composer to use the 1887 Frances Harper poem “Save the Boys” as opera for the Black Lives Matter movement.

5 years ago

Listen 3:17
A PSPCA worker holds a cute puppy and his valentine
Community

How the PSPCA is showing love to shelter pets this Valentine’s Day

If you are looking for an excuse to shower shelter animals with unconditional love, here’s what the PSPCA has going on this weekend.

5 years ago

Reagan Campbell, 25, of Philadelphia, is a stylist who wants women to feel confident to wear their hair how they want. (Courtesy of Reagan Campbell)
Community

Black women celebrate growing support for the CROWN Act in Delaware

Delaware appears poised to pass legislation protecting Black people with natural hairstyles from discrimination.

5 years ago

Listen 2:08
Lower Moreland High School (Google Maps)
Education

A crisis of racist anti-Asian speech surfaces at Lower Moreland High School

Last month, hate speech in a student group chat caused public outcry in this Montgomery County school district. Now, the district is working to manage the damage.

5 years ago

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State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York, (left) speaks in support of Senate Bill 60, also known as the “Buyer Beware Act,” during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Jan. 14, 2020. Also pictured, from left: state Rep. Paul Schemel, R-Franklin, Rep. Sheryl Delozier, R-Cumberland, Rep. Todd Stephens, R-Montgomery and Rep. Matt Dowling, R-Fayette/Somerset. (Courtesy of Phillips-Hill chief of staff Jon Hopcraft)
Politics & Policy

Dozens of GOP state lawmakers wanted Pa.’s electoral votes overturned. Two reflect on their decision.

Republican state lawmakers are mulling changes to Pa.'s election law this session. They say that effort is aimed at improving the process for the state’s upcoming contests.

5 years ago

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