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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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Williams continues pushing Pa. for more Philly school funds

One Democratic state lawmaker is warning that poor schools are being overlooked as the Pennsylvania Legislature gets down to the final tw ...

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Health officials advise vaccinations for gay men who frequently visit NYC

Health officials in Philadelphia and Delaware are asking gay men — and men who have sex with men — to speak with their doctor ...

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Supreme Court issues decisions on voter identification and prices of generic drugs

The Supreme Court issued two decisions today that will effect voter identification at elections and the prices of generic drugs. < ...

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Natural gas industry eyes increased LNG exports [audio]

The nation’s new energy secretary Ernest Moniz spoke at an energy conference today, where he told the audience that applications fo ...

13 years ago

 Many young Catholics are unhappy with the Vatican's attitude toward homosexuals and gay marriage. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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Poll: Catholic Church stance on same-sex marriage causing Philly-area parishioners to leave

Not surprisingly, a high percentage of area Catholics have left the church over the sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the organization ...

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 Supporters from the Unite Here food service and hospitality workers union protested the layoffs of some 1,200 student safety staff in Philadelphia schools. (Amy DiPierro/for NewsWorks)
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Four vow not to eat until 1,200 Philly school jobs restored

A group of parents and staff at Philadelphia public schools announced Monday they won’t eat or drink until the district gives 1,200 ...

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N.J. lawmakers try consolidating gubernatorial, U.S. Senate elections

A New Jersey Senate committee has voted along party lines in favor of legislation that would move the November general election to the sa ...

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Post-PRISM, traffic soars for websites offering privacy

Since revelations that the National Security Agency is tapping into the servers of Internet giants, including Google and Apple, traffic t ...

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 Kennedy resident Charrea Jenifer says the smoke-free rule is good for her children.

Will Philly follow Wilmington’s lead with smoke-free housing?

Any family can forbid cigarettes, but smoking foes say those precautions aren’t enough for apartment dwellers. In closely linked ho ...

13 years ago

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Legislative accord on Pa. liquor, wine sales remains elusive

Legislation to overhaul the way alcohol is bought and sold in Pennsylvania is expected to advance this week, according to Republicans in ...

13 years ago

N.J. considers regulation of drone use

A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would set standards for using drones in the Garden State. Sen. Nick Sa ...

13 years ago

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