
Politics & Policy
The inside story of Philly’s ballot-counting site: What the workers saw
The sometimes frenetic election operation at the Pa. Convention Center was powered by everyday Philadelphians.
5 years ago
Feds reject Pa.’s plan to spend up to $300M in stimulus money for school property tax relief
School districts are still owed millions and have already passed budgets and set tax rates, putting more pressure on lawmakers in Harrisburg to come up with a solution.
5 years ago
Trump campaign retreats from key claim in Pennsylvania suit
More than 2.6 million mail-in ballots were reported received by counties, and there has been no report by state or county election officials or a prosecutor of fraud.
5 years ago
Both parties have important lessons to learn from Election Day
Democrats can no longer treat demographics as destiny, while the GOP would be wise not to disenfranchise their own potential voters, writes Murali Balaji, Ph.D.
5 years ago
Trump putting democracy to the test after his loss to Biden
The U.S. has long promoted the conceit that it is the world’s beacon of democracy. Now, the most essential tool of democracy, the vote, is under attack.
5 years ago
Trump seems to acknowledge Biden win, but he won’t concede
More than a week after Election Day, Trump has neither called Biden nor made a formal concession, and White House officials have insisted they are preparing for a second term.
5 years ago
Violent clashes in DC after Trump backers’ election protest
A broad coalition of top government and industry officials declared that the election was “the most secure in American history,” repudiating Trump's efforts to undermine it.
5 years ago
Progressives look to make early mark on Biden White House
For now, much of the lobbying centers on who Biden should — or should not — appoint to key posts as he builds out the administration that will take office in January.
5 years ago
Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.
5 years ago
GOP leaders in 4 states quash dubious Trump bid on electors
Their comments effectively shut down a half-baked plot some Republicans floated as a last chance to keep Trump in the White House.
5 years ago
There’s a Black woman leader in Harrisburg: Joanna McClinton makes history
The new Pa. House minority leader is a ‘fierce’ criminal justice advocate — and an ordained preacher.
5 years ago
The plan calls for $600 billion in investments over 10 years in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, to fund renewable and energy efficiency projects.
5 years ago
Philly Republicans: We’re not running that verified Parler account
The local party, which has not held back on Twitter, denied involvement with posts on the right-wing “free speech” platform.
5 years ago
Biden has room on health care, though limited by Congress
Biden could nudge legislation to curb surprise medical bills over the finish line.
5 years ago
Meet Pennsylvania’s Electoral College voters: Everything they can — and can’t — do
Electors in Pennsylvania are traditionally party loyalists, although there's no rule preventing them from going rogue.
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