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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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With prayers and red carnations, hundreds mourn slain Temple student

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Television station owner critically injured in Delaware bicycle crash

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Flap over large tents on beach spurs Belmar ban

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New effort aims to bring cultural arts learning to eight low-income Philly neighborhoods

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Authorities: Man who drowned was trying to help 2 children

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Delaware National Guard plane, crew return from Harvey mission

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