Politics & Policy
Helen Gym rallies with Bernie and AOC as Philadelphia’s primary nears
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Philly’s primary would be a ‘street fight,’ won by the candidate who could best turn out their supporters.
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Listen 1:21Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French President Macron
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Paris for talks Sunday night with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Biden, congressional leaders likely to meet Tuesday for talks on raising the debt limit
Biden told reporters that he remains optimistic that he and the Republicans will reach agreement on the debt limit.
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Cure your ballot: 1,400 Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors
Check the list to make sure there isn’t a problem with your ballot. If there is, you have a chance to fix it and make sure your vote counts.
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From affordable housing to agency in voting, candidates and citizens tackled access — what it means, where it isn’t, and how it impacts the civic process.
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Senator Cassidy offers social security depletion solution. Will it see action?
Senator Cassidy looks to an "independent investment fund" to feed into the social security pot, only partially solving the overall solvency problem.
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Young Philadelphians want to be heard before you elect the city’s next mayor
WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter followed three young Philadelphians who are fighting to make their voices heard this election season.
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Race to watch: Heather Boyd and Katie Ford duel for pivotal Delco state House seat
All eyes are on a race between Democrat Heather Boyd and Republican Katie Ford in Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district.
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Listen 3:40Where do Philly mayoral candidates stand on business and economic development?
Those vying to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor weigh in on how to improve public safety, cut red tape, lower taxes, and more to spur economic growth.
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Listen 5:38Philadelphia City Council calls for hearing on prisons after two men escape
One Philly council member called the escape of two inmates “predictable,” citing ongoing concerns with the prison system.
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As debt ceiling talks progress, Biden and lawmakers are postponing their meeting
White House and congressional staff will continue to meet, but President Biden and congressional leaders will hold off on their plan to gather on Friday.
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EPA: New pollution limits proposed for US coal, gas power plants reflect ‘urgency’ of climate crisis
A rule announced Thursday could force power plants to capture smokestack emissions using technology that isn't in widespread use in the U.S.
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Republicans continue push to restrict teachings on race in South Carolina
South Carolina Republicans are one step closer to restricting how race gets taught in K-12 classrooms.
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Here’s what to expect in the U.S. as Title 42 ends for asylum-seekers
The pandemic restrictions allowed for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border. Now that it's being lifted some officials are expecting a record influx and an impending h
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Pennsylvania GOP puts clout back on line in primary after losing ’22 Senate, governor races
In 2022, riven by loyalties to candidates, party committee members stepped aside without endorsing in a nine-person field for governor and seven-person field for U.S. Senate.
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