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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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A closeup of Joe Biden
NPR
Higher Education
Income Inequality

With student loan relief tied up in court, Biden extends repayment pause into 2023

The Biden administration is extending its student loan repayment pause — which was set to expire at the end of the year — into 2023.

3 years ago

James 'Jimmy' DeLeon is running for Philly mayor. (Courtesy DeLeon campaign)
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What to know about James ‘Jimmy’ DeLeon, the former judge running for Philadelphia mayor

Now retired, he served on Philadelphia Municipal Court for 34 years and faced disciplinary issues twice.

3 years ago

A voter exits their voting booth
Elections
New Jersey

Investigation of Mercer County Election Day failures points to miscommunication between Dominion Voting Systems, ballot printers

No fraud or tampering was found, but the Mercer County prosecutors found miscommunication between Dominion Voting Systems and ballot printers.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden, accompanied by Ronald Parker, Chairman of the National Turkey Federation, left, speaks next to Chocolate, the national Thanksgiving turkey, left, during a pardoning ceremony at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Chip, the national Thanksgiving turkey, is at bottom right. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Animals
Community Events
Government
National

Biden opens holidays, pardons turkeys Chocolate and Chip

It's holiday time at the White House, and President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are plunging into the season.

3 years ago

Final tally on the conceal carry bill in the New Jersey Assembly. (N.J. Legislature livestream)
Government
Gun Violence
Law
New Jersey

N.J. Assembly passes concealed carry restrictions following 2-hour debate

The bill seeks to establish various handgun-free zones, including government-owned properties, schools, bars, some restaurants, and entertainment venues.

3 years ago

Mail-in election ballot. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Elections
New Jersey

Run-off elections delayed in New Jersey as Mercer County counts all emergency and mail ballots

Two days after an executive order delayed municipal run-off elections by a week, Mercer County announced it had counted all emergency and mail-in ballots.

3 years ago

view of the New Jersey Capitol building
Elections
Government
Health Care
New Jersey

N.J. abortion amendment off the table after Democrats say it’s ‘not the appropriate time’

State leaders already codified abortion access earlier this year, but a constitutional amendment would mean that the right cannot be repealed without voter approval.

3 years ago

United States men's national soccer tem head coach Gregg Berhalter (left) and President Joe Biden.
Government
International
National
Sports

Biden urges U.S. World Cup team to `let’s go shock ’em all’

The team opens against Wales on Monday, then meets England on Friday and closes group play against Iran on Nov. 29.

3 years ago

The COP27 summit went late into overtime, with Sameh Shoukry, president of the climate summit, speaking during a closing session on Sunday. (Peter Dejong/AP)
NPR
Environment
International
Sustainability

Did the world make progress on climate change? Here’s what was decided at global talks

Delegates reached a last-minute deal to pay vulnerable countries for damages caused by climate change.

3 years ago

The U.S. Capitol at sundown.
NPR
Elections
National
Politics

The midterm elections dust has settled in Washington. Here are 5 key takeaways

Overall, the electorate delivered a warning against going too far, against extremes, but we're likely headed for a messy, partisan two years.

3 years ago

On the left, Mark Moffa poses. On the right, Joe Hogan poses.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Moffa concedes, Hogan takes 142nd state House district in Bucks County with 53-vote difference

After a tight race, Moffa conceded on Thursday evening. He said there weren’t enough challenged provisional ballots for him to gain the majority.

3 years ago

Rep. McClinton, wearing a bright blue suit, smiles in the midst of other legislators on a sunny day.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

The Democratic takeover of the Pa. House will be a little messy to start. Here’s why.

Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in the 2022 midterms, but at least one seat will be vacant when the new session starts in January.

3 years ago

File photo: In this April 10, 2013, file photo, a stag arms AR-15 rifle with 30 round, left, and 10 round magazines is displayed in New Britain, Conn. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Delaware
Gun Violence
Public Safety

Gun rights advocates target Delaware’s high-capacity magazine buyback in latest court filing

After suing the state over gun laws, the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association’s latest challenge targets a high-capacity magazine buyback program.

3 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Democrats win control of Pennsylvania state House after picking up 12 seats

State Rep. Todd Stephens (R., Montgomery) conceded his race in the 151st District on Thursday.

3 years ago

A closeup of City Hall
Employment
Government
Philadelphia

Proposal to rollback residency requirement for Philly city workers aims to reduce vacancies

The change would require applicants become residents within 6 months of being hired instead of living in the city for a year before applying.

3 years ago

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