Politics & Policy
U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs
The FTC has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing business of their own.
2 years ago
The states to watch on the 2024 electoral map
The toss up states are expected to be close, within just a few points, in either candidate's direction.
2 years ago
Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pa.’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest
Democrats currently hold a Senate majority by the narrowest of margins. A Casey loss could guarantee Republican control of the Senate.
2 years ago
The Uncommitted: Pa. primary is another litmus test for Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
A coalition wants 50,000 voters to write in “uncommitted” for president, rather than a candidate. The message: Stop aiding genocide or risk losing the state.
2 years ago
Election 2024 updates: Biden protest votes, worrisome turnout, full race results
Follow along for live special coverage on the 2024 primary election.
2 years ago
Pa. primary election 2024: When voters can expect results
On Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary ballot are races for president, U.S. House and Senate, attorney general, auditor general, treasurer and more.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania 2024 primary election results
See full results and maps from Pa.'s 2024 primary election, including races for attorney general, auditor general and treasurer.
2 years ago
How the Founding Fathers’ concept of ‘Minority Rule’ is alive and well today
In a new book, journalist Ari Berman says the Founding Fathers created a system that concentrated power amongst the elite, and that some institutions today operate similarly.
2 years ago
Check if your Philly mail ballot is one of hundreds that needs fixing to be counted
City Commissioners can’t verify IDs for more than 230 mail voters, while another 1,700+ ballots have other errors.
2 years ago
The Republican National Committee, newly reconstituted under Trump, has filed lawsuits targeting voting and election administration. It's not a new strategy.
2 years ago
Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
The measure extends for two years the program known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
2 years ago
The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
The bill to provide aid to Ukraine was overwhelmingly approved, as was support for Israel and humanitarian relief for Gaza.
2 years ago
Republicans’ defense of the ‘Biden 16’ House districts starts with Pa.’s primary election
The Republicans' House majority is so slim that Democrats need to flip just four seats to retake control.
2 years ago
Appeals court leaves temporary hold on New Jersey’s county line primary ballot design in place
Once a pillar of politics in the state, the county line ballot began showing signs of crumbling this year.
2 years ago
What to expect in Pennsylvania’s presidential and state primaries
Pennsylvania is a critical swing state in the upcoming general election in November.
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