
Politics & Policy
Survey: U.S.’s international reputation takes a virus hit
In some of the 13 countries surveyed, favorable views of the U.S. have fallen to record lows. Pew started polling on the topic nearly two decades ago.
5 years ago
Mailed ballots can’t be discarded over signature, Pa. says
In Pa.'s June 2 primary election alone, when 1.5 million voted by mail, more than 26,000 of ballots were rejected, including for “signature-related errors."
5 years ago
What you need to know about the top races on Primary Day in Delaware
It's Primary Day in Delaware. Republicans and Democrats will head to the polls if they haven't already mailed in their votes.
5 years ago
Biden, flush with cash, boosts ad spending in battlegrounds
The aim is to get out his message of competent leadership, while pinning blame on Trump for a lost year, wracked by disease, unrest and economic hardship.
5 years ago
Top Pa. GOP lawmaker taps politically connected lobbyist to be chief of staff
The lobbyist, recently hired by Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman, worked for the firm that runs the lawmaker’s political campaigns.
5 years ago
Scarane burns up the phone lines, hoping to beat Del. veteran Coons
While Coons enjoys national spotlight, Scarane employs grassroots approach.
5 years ago
Listen 3:51Philly election officials said a contract barred them from releasing transcripts. It didn’t.
Philadelphia’s City Commissioners haven’t been releasing transcriptions of their meetings, saying a contract with their stenographer prevents it. Turns out, it doesn’t.
5 years ago
Whistleblower’s claims on Russian interference fits pattern
Trump’s resistance to embracing the gravity of Russian interference may leave the U.S. vulnerable ahead of an election that officials say is again being targeted by Russia.
5 years ago
Pa. lawmakers take record before voters under new election rules
With less than two months to go, homebound voters may soon find candidates at their doorstep.
5 years ago
N.J. voters weigh putting pot legalization in constitution
In addition to voting for president, U.S. Senate and House, New Jerseyans will also decide whether to amend the state constitution to permit those 21 and up to use marijuana.
5 years ago
Biden audio first shared by ‘Russian agent’ thrives online
The audio’s proliferation on social media shows how foreign operations aimed at influencing the U.S. election are still easily reaching Americans.
5 years ago
City councilwoman proposes legislation criminalizing racially motivated 911 calls
The legislation was inspired by a May 25 incident, where a white woman called 911 on a Black man in New York City’s Central Park.
5 years ago
Trump, Biden marking 9/11 with very different tones
Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, both traveled to rural Shanksville, Pa., where the hijacked flight crashed in a field, killing everyone on board.
5 years ago
Philly City Council calls for new eviction moratorium, passes emergency sick leave
Fresh from summer break, Philly City Council passed an emergency sick leave bill and took up legislation aimed at addressing a predicted eviction crisis.
5 years ago
Russian, Ukrainian lawmaker accused of election interference
The plot calls to mind the foreign influence in 2016 described by Robert Mueller, who charged Russian nationals with stirring up discord on divisive social issues.
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