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Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.

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Donald Trump speaks to the crowd at his rally
Elections
Pennsylvania

At Trump’s last campaign stop before his hush money trial, immigration is a top issue

On Saturday, the former president told rally-goers in Schnecksville, Pa., near Allentown, that Biden is behind the "communist show trials" in which he has been indicted.

2 years ago

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Trump rally attendees
Elections
Pennsylvania

Allentown residents ‘yawn’ as Trump appears for his first major campaign event in area

On Saturday, Donald Trump kicked off his first major campaign event in Schnecksville, a rural town just 10 miles from Allentown.

2 years ago

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Students rally on campus
Government Accountability
Health Care
LGBTQ
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Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors and 2 anti-abortion bills

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's actions set up a series of confrontations with the Republican-supermajority Legislature over those issues.

2 years ago

MIke Johnson speaking with Donald Trump standing behind him
NPR
Elections
Government Accountability
Immigration

Republicans aim to stop noncitizen voting in federal elections. It’s already illegal

The myth that immigrants are exerting undue influence on American elections has been floating around U.S. politics for more than 100 years.

2 years ago

Sign on a border wall
Immigration
Policing

U.S. border arrests fall in March, bucking seasonal trends amid increased enforcement in Mexico

The March arrest tally is one of the lowest of Joe Biden's presidency after a record high of nearly 250,000 in December.

2 years ago

campaign signs
NPR
Elections
Pennsylvania

This Pennsylvania county picks presidents. Here’s what it can tell us about 2024

The county went for former President Barack Obama twice, then former President Donald Trump in 2016, and narrowly for President Biden in 2020.

2 years ago

Joe Biden addressing the room
Delaware
Government Accountability
Gun Violence
Public Safety

White House forum showcases federal dollars working in Delaware

President Biden addressed the Delaware delegation at the beginning of the event in what White House personnel said was a surprise visit.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla gives his support to residents who came out to fight the development of 2400 East Huntingdon Street into a seven-story apartment building. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly primary voters will see one ballot question. Here’s what it means

The question centers on whether the city should provide legal backing for Registered Community Orgs for their work on zoning matters.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker walking down the street
Government
Philadelphia
Politics

Mayor Parker walks through Kensington, announces city’s settlement with ghost-gun makers

The settlement will halt in-store and online sales of ghost guns for four years. Parker also spoke of reducing homicides to pre-pandemic levels and stopping "car meets."

2 years ago

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Police arrest activists for blocking the entrances of the U.S. Customs House in Old City
International
Military
Pennsylvania
Protests

Activists arrested while protesting John Fetterman’s position on Israel

Around 50 protesters converged on the Custom House in Old City on Thursday to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. Around a dozen of them volunteered to enter the building’s lobby.

2 years ago

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Montgomery County Commissioners
Home & Family
Kids
Philadelphia

Montgomery County announces strongest paid parental leave policy in Pennsylvania

Full-time county employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and up to 16 in case of medical complications.

2 years ago

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Person holding a large stack of paper
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2024: Todo lo que necesita saber sobre cómo solicitar, llenar y devolver su papeleta de voto por correo

Pensilvania tiene voto por correo universal sin excusa. Aquí, todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el proceso antes de las elecciones del 23 de abril.

2 years ago

Craig Williams
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Who is Craig Williams, a Republican running for Pa. attorney general?

Williams was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2020 to represent District 160, which includes parts of Chester and Delaware Counties.

2 years ago

Dave Sunday headshot
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Who is Dave Sunday, a Republican running for Pa. attorney general?

Sunday was elected York County district attorney in 2017. He leads a team that prosecutes approximately 9,000 criminal cases annually.

2 years ago

The Harrisburg Capitol building seen from above.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2024: A guide to vetting primary legislative candidates

There are a few ways to evaluate lawmakers, including reading the legislative memos they’ve circulated and bills they’ve signed.

2 years ago

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