Politics & Policy
Nation’s largest business lobby backs vulnerable Democrats for reelection
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed 30 House Democrats for reelection, the highest number of Democrats to earn the business lobby's support in at least a decade.
4 years ago
AP source: Envelope addressed to White House contained ricin
The letter was intercepted at a government facility that screens mail addressed to the White House and President Donald Trump.
4 years ago
Philly to open 17 one-stop shops to make early voting easy and safe
At the satellite offices, you’ll be able to register, request a ballot, fill it out and securely return it all in one visit.
4 years ago
Are Philadelphians inspired by Biden? The answer could help decide who wins Pa.
Philadelphia is safe territory for Democrats. But the margin by which Joe Biden wins the city could make a significant difference in a close election.
4 years ago
N.J. towns burdened by pollution now have power to say ‘no’
Long sought by environmental justice advocates, new law gives locals ability to reject new developments.
4 years ago
Bill banning single-use plastic bags and more advances in N.J. Assembly
Legislation that comprehensively bans single-use plastic and paper bags along with foam products and plastic straws advanced in the New Jersey Assembly Thursday.
4 years ago
What I learned when Kamala Harris came to my block
Columnist Solomon Jones shares his thoughts on what it will take for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to win the 2020 election.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Murphy signs landmark environmental justice law
Advocates say the law is the toughest in the nation, requiring applicants for environmental permits to explain the impact of their project on communities of color.
4 years ago
Debunking deepfakes, disinformation and conspiracy theories
Why do people believe conspiracy theories and misinformation? What threat do they pose to our democracy?
Air Date: September 18, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Voting victories for Democrats in Pa. might have closed the door on more election reform
Election boards want to start processing mail-in ballots before Election Day, but such a move would require cooperation between the Democratic governor and Republican leaders.
4 years ago
US bans WeChat, TikTok citing national security
The order Friday was put into place, according to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, to “combat China’s malicious collection of American citizens’ personal data."
4 years ago
Kamala Harris makes the case for Biden to Philly’s Black residents
Democrats know they’ll win Philly in November. But their margins could determine who wins Pa., and the Biden campaign is trying to shore them up.
4 years ago
At drive-in town hall, Biden vows not to downplay US threats
For the first time since winning the nomination, Biden was to face live, unscripted questions from voters, with the coronavirus pandemic responsible for the unusual format.
4 years ago
Philly Council calls for hearings as city’s auto fatality rate soars
UPenn professor Erick Guerra said increased alcohol consumption and less congested streets — both side effects of COVID-19 — were behind the spike.
4 years ago
‘A deadly epidemic’: Philly Council pushes city to declare gun violence emergency
“We need to do much more than we’re currently doing to address this crisis,” City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said in introducing the new resolution.
4 years ago