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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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From concerts and movies, to special events for the whole family, there is always something to see and do in Delaware. Here are some of o ...

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For people like me, who have just graduated or are still in high school, the connection between Americans who look down on people of color and Nazis is an easy one to make.

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The statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo drips with egg  in this August 2017 file photo. Last summer, the statue was increasingly the target of vandals and protesters who see it as a symbol of racism. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Thousands of Philly marchers condemn white supremacy, racism, Trump … and Frank Rizzo

A protest against the rise of the white supremacy movement flooded Broad Street near Philadelphia City Hall Wednesday night. The e ...

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Keystone Crossroads recently examined one Pennsylvania community where racial tension has turned violent, even fatal, multiple times over ...

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The roots of racism and hate groups

Guests: A.C. Thompson, David Cunningham, Christian Picciolini President Trump finally condemned white supremacist ...

Air Date: August 16, 2017

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 Blessing Osazuwa, a 19 year old from Ardmore, put together a rally to 'Stand up for Love' to remind her neighborhood and the country that white supremacy is unacceptable in response to the violence in Charlottesville, Va. Representatives from the district and other local figures gave uplifting speeches to the hundreds gathered at Linwood Park in Ardmore, Pa. on August 13th 2017. (Emily Cohen for NewsWorks)
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