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Democratic Congressman Mike Doyle (left) is retiring after 14 terms representing the Pittsburgh area. State House Rep. Summer Lee (center) won the Democratic nomination to replace him; she is running against Republican Mike Doyle, a Plum Borough Councilor (right). (Matt Nemeth / Rebecca Droke / Doyle Campaign
/ WESA / AP / Doyle Campaign)
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Pennsylvania
WESA

Democrats seek to address confusion over ‘Mike Doyle’ in 12th Congressional District race

Democratic Congressman Mike Doyle will announce his retirement later today — again — in an effort to head off confusion about who exactly is on the ballot this fall.

4 years ago

A screenshot of a candidate forum for N.J.'s 3rd congressional district
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New Jersey

New Jersey 3rd Congressional District Candidates’ Forum hosted by League of Women Voters and WHYY

The participating candidates were incumbent Andy Kim (Democrat), Christopher Russomanno (Libertarian) and Gregory Sobocinski (God Save America).

4 years ago

FILE - A QAnon conspiracy theory button sits affixed to the purse of an attendee of the Nebraska Election Integrity Forum on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Former President Donald Trump is increasingly embracing and endorsing the QAnon conspiracy theory, even as the number of frightening real-world incidents linked to the movement increase. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, using his Truth Social platform, Trump reposted an image of himself — wearing a Q lapel pin — overlaid with the words “The Storm is Coming.
Radio Times

How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and the Conspiracy Theory of Everything

Journalist Mike Rothschild on his book, "How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and the Conspiracy Theory of Everything" and how QAnon has moved into the Republican mainstream.

Air Date: October 13, 2022 10:00 am

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Race & Ethnicity

Los votantes latinos en toda Pensilvania son ignorados hasta justo antes de una elección. ¿Cómo están las agencias del área de Filadelfia llenando el vacío?

Una encuesta encontró que más de lai mitad de votantes latinos en el territorio autónomo no recibió NINGÚN alcance electoral en el último año.

4 years ago

A video of then-President Donald Trump speaking is displayed as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (Alex Wong/Pool Photo via AP)
Elections
Government
National

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump, shows startling new video

Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, the panel's vice-chair, says, “We must seek the testimony under oath of January 6th’s central player ... the man who set this all in motion."

4 years ago

People protest over the ''fight for 15''
Elections
Employment
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is no longer a living wage. Here’s where Shapiro, Mastriano stand on raising it

Pennsylvania’s minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 for 13 years. Josh Shapiro wants to raise it. Doug Mastriano opposes any changes.

4 years ago

Spanish-language
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Latino voters across Pa. are ignored until right before an election. How are Philly-area agencies filling the gap?

Pennsylvania’s Latino population is growing. Experts across political advocacy and polling across the state say ignoring them is a long-standing problem.

4 years ago

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A demonstrator waves a marijuana-themed flag in front on the White House. President Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of 'simple possession' of marijuana under federal law. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)
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Crime
Incarceration
Social Justice

Biden’s pardon for marijuana convictions and the future of decriminalization

Thousands of people with possession convictions will be pardoned, Biden announced Thursday. Some states push back, others have already made progress with decriminalization.

Air Date: October 12, 2022 10:00 am

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro posed for photos with some of his supporters while making an appearance in Philadelphia on Oct. 11, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Shapiro touts pro-union stance during campaign stop in Philadelphia

Shapiro painted his opponent, Republican State Sen. Doug Mastriano, as being a “right-to-work” candidate during his stop in Philly.

4 years ago

(Jonathan Weiss/BigStock)
Food & Drink
Higher Education
Income Inequality
New Jersey

New Jersey college students support proposal to eliminate work requirement for SNAP benefits

Under the proposal, students who qualify for the New Jersey Educational Opportunities Program would not need to work 20 hours to be eligible for SNAP benefits.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall.
Government
Gun Violence
Kids
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly teens’ summer curfew could soon be permanent

The curfew would remain at 9:30 p.m. for those 13 and under and 10 p.m. for those 14 and up if the full council approves the regulation.

4 years ago

People gather around the Octavius Catto statue outside of City Hall.
Criminal Justice
Elections
Incarceration
Pennsylvania

Some who’ve spent time behind bars in Pa are eligible to vote, and this group is spreading the word

Anyone not serving a felony sentence in the Keystone State is eligible to vote, and a new group is working to help facilitate the practice.

4 years ago

Light from the morning sun illuminates the Supreme Court
Elections
Pennsylvania

U.S. Supreme Court reverses Pennsylvania mail voting law decision

Pennsylvania's top-ranking elections official said the decision was under review and that guidance to counties about how to handle such ballots would be updated if necessary.

4 years ago

Mirna Orellana, left, a community organizer from the non-profit group We Are Casa, helps Karyme Navarro, right, fill out a voter registration form in York, Pa., on Sept. 30, 2019. (Will Weissert / AP Photo)
Elections
Pennsylvania
WITF

Latest Pa. voter registration numbers show what could happen in November

The data suggests voters are not giving either major party a clear advantage over the other – and may be willing to split their tickets among candidates.

4 years ago

John Fetterman gestures with his arms while speaking as people look on.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics
Race & Ethnicity

Fight for Black voters intensifies in close Pa. Senate race

Pennsylvania Senate candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman are fighting hard for Black voters who might make the difference in their close race.

4 years ago

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