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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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N.J. Gov. Murphy doubles down on black bear hunt after judge issues temporary hold

A New Jersey appellate court judge issued an emergency stay Wednesday temporarily halting the hunt which was set to begin Monday.

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Does Central Jersey exist? Proposed tourism bill hopes to settle the debate

State Sen. Andrew Zwicker’s proposal to boost tourism in Central Jersey would put a clear definition on the often-debated region.

3 years ago

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Trump ‘hurt the GOP brand’: Former minority leader explains his strategy for winning over N.J. voters

Former Assembly minority leader Sen. Jon Branmick speaks about winning back public trust in a post-Trump era.

3 years ago

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Pennsylvania state House of Representatives' impeachment managers Reps. Craig Williams, at podium, accompanied by Tim Bonner, and Jared Solomon reads the articles of impeachment against Philadelphia's Democratic district attorney, Larry Krasner, in the Senate chamber at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. House Republicans earlier this month approved seven articles of impeachment, which will be heard in a Senate trial. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Pennsylvania Senate to put Philly DA Larry Krasner on trial

The Pa. state Senate is beginning what could be a long, partisan process of considering whether to force Philadelphia Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner from office.

3 years ago

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National

Election certification delays few, but a ‘test run’ for 2024

In Pennsylvania, a handful of the state's 67 counties have delayed certification because of recounts demanded by local conspiracy theorists in scattered precincts.

3 years ago

Philadelphia election workers process mail and absentee ballots for the 2020 general election
Elections
Pennsylvania

Recount efforts hold up Pennsylvania election certifications

Challenges organized or supported by conservative groups are being pursued weeks after the election without evidence of problems that might change the results.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Councilmember Helen Gym speaks with members of the media during a news conference
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What to know about Helen Gym, the mayoral candidate who is one of Philly’s most prominent progressive voices

The first Asian American woman in City Council champions education, housing, and labor.

3 years ago

A close-up of mail ballots.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Rejecting undated mail ballots disproportionately impacts communities of color in Pa., data shows

During the 2022 PA election, counties weren't allowed to count undated or incorrectly dated mail ballots.

3 years ago

NPR
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Law
LGBTQ
National

Senate passes bill to protect same-sex marriages

It now heads back to the House where it is expected to be passed quickly.

3 years ago

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Government
Politics

Temperature check: 2023 Mercer County executive race could come down to which popular Democrat should lead

Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes could be challenged for re-election by his friend, former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer.

3 years ago

Milton Street speaks during a mayoral debate
Government
Philadelphia

Former Pa. state Sen. Milton Street dies at 83

Street went from hot dog vendor to activist and eventually state senator. He’s being remembered as a trailblazer in Philly politics.

3 years ago

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NPR
Kids
LGBTQ
National

Bills targeting trans youth are growing more common — and radically reshaping lives

An NPR analysis finds that over the past two years, state lawmakers introduced more than 300 bills targeting trans people.

3 years ago

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Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pennsylvania’s Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Michelle Kichline.
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline will not seek re-election in 2023

Chester County’s lone Republican commissioner, Michelle Kichline, will not be seeking a third term in office, citing a belief in term limits.

3 years ago

An Iran team supporter cries as she holds a shirt that reads ''Mahsa Amini'' prior to the start of the World Cup group B soccer match between Wales and Iran, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Gender
International
Sports

U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup

The federation described the move as a show of support for protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday.

3 years ago

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