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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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Cars and trucks are shown jammed on the southbound New Jersey Turnpike. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
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Insurance
New Jersey
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New Jersey law will raise auto insurance rates in 2023

A new state law will raise insurance rates for more than 1 million drivers in the Garden State.

4 years ago

An up-close shot of Ginni Thomas.
Government
Government Accountability
National
Politics

Ginni Thomas says she regrets post-election texts to Meadows

Virginia Thomas says she regrets sending texts to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows after the 2020 election.

4 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Government Accountability
National

Jan. 6 takeaways: Final revelations from the insurrection investigation

Interview transcripts released by House investigators — more than 100 so far — give further insight into the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and the weeks leading up.

4 years ago

State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin), the 2022 Republican candidate for governor, glances into a crowd gathered for a rally celebrating William Penn in the state Capitol rotunda in Harrisburg on July 1, 2022. (Sam Dunklau/WITF)
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
WITF

Doug Mastriano ‘apparently’ called Mike Pence on the day of the insurrection

The possibility that Mastriano called Pence raises questions about his role in Trump’s pressure campaign on Jan. 6 to get Congress and the VP to overturn the election.

4 years ago

A sign outside a polling place reads, ''Vote here''
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Century-old law let voters file baseless recount petitions and delay Pa.’s election certification

Experts say it's time to change an outdated law that let Pennsylvania voters file recount petitions following the November 2022 midterm election.

4 years ago

Donald Trump stands next to several U.S. flags.
National
Taxes

Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress

Aspects of Trump's finances had been shrouded in mystery and intrigue since his days as an up-and-coming Manhattan real estate developer in the 1980s.

4 years ago

Headshots of four women members of the Delaware General Assembly.
Delaware
Gender
Government
Politics

‘Better governance for everyone’: More women than ever in Delaware’s General Assembly

In 2000, 15 of the 62 state legislators were women. The number has grown steadily and is now 24 — 39% of the members.

4 years ago

file photo: President Joe Biden arrives at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, late Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Government
National

Biden signs $1.7 trillion bill funding government operations

Congress cleared the bill just before Christmas and Biden had until Dec. 30 to sign the measure to continue government operations.

4 years ago

DA Larry Krasner stands a podium.
Crime
Criminal Justice
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

‘I’m not going to celebrate’: New carjacking unit, no homicide record for DA’s Office in 2022 wrap-up

In his end-of-the-year meeting with the media, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke about hope for a better 2023.

4 years ago

The State Capitol building in Harrisburg
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

The Pennsylvania legislature is getting a major infusion of new blood this January

New redistricting maps and the November 2022 midterm election in Pennsylvania will usher in one of the largest first-year classes in recent memory.

4 years ago

A street sign on South Galloway Street by Furness High School warns the neighborhood to watch children.
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What will Philly’s mayoral candidates do about gentrification? Here’s what they said

Contenders for the city’s top job talk about encouraging development without displacement.

4 years ago

File photo: Rep.-elect George Santos, R-New York, speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Elections
Government Accountability
National

Prosecutors open investigation into Rep.-Elect George Santos

The development adds to a loudening uproar over revelations that Santos lied about his heritage, education and professional life when he campaigned successfully for Congress.

4 years ago

A silhouette of a person standing in an airport is visible, with a plane visible in the background, outside the window.
International
National
Public Health
Travel

U.S. will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China

The increase in COVID cases across China follows the rollback of the nation's strict anti-virus controls.

4 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney in his office at City Hall
Government
Philadelphia

Philly Mayor Jim Kenney looks back at chaotic year, maintains he won’t resign

The Mayor said he’s here until his last day mandated by the charter and believes his administration isn’t getting the praise they deserve locally.

4 years ago

Voters walk past the sign pointing them to the polling location for in person voting in the general election, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Cranberry Township, Pa. (
Elections
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania certifies election results after recount delay

Pennsylvania's top elections official fully certified results from the November vote late last week after recount petitions in some counties had delayed the process.

4 years ago

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