Politics & Policy
What to wear: Feds’ mixed messages on masks sow confusion
To be clear: The CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
4 years ago
Trump denies briefing on reported bounties against U.S. troops
Per a NYT report, American intelligence officials concluded months ago that Russian officials offered rewards for successful attacks on American service-members last year.
4 years ago
Trump retweets video of apparent supporter saying ‘white power’
The retweeted video comes as most Americans say President Trump has mostly increased racial tensions in the country.
4 years ago
Justice Department issues warning about fake mask exempt cards
The seemingly straightforward recommendation to secure a covering over one's nose and mouth has proven one of the pandemic's more partisan issues.
4 years ago
Camden County officials announce drop box locations for vote-by-mail ballots
Camden County will have five drop box locations, which will be available 24 hours a day through the close of Election Day.
4 years ago
Democrats warn against overconfidence in fight against Trump
Biden and his leading supporters are stepping up warnings to Democrats to avoid becoming complacent.
4 years ago
U.S. Department of Energy putting money into coal ‘innovation’ grants
$122 million will go to research into using coal as a base for materials.
4 years ago
Once again, Congress unable to act during national trauma
It’s the latest example of how partisanship and polarization on Capitol Hill have hamstrung Congress’ ability to meet the moment and respond meaningfully to public opinion.
4 years ago
Minneapolis council puts plan to abolish police in motion
The proposed amendment is expected to be approved Friday, but that's just a first step. It goes then to a policy committee and to the city's Charter Commission for review.
4 years ago
Pa. is making a rare show of unity on police reform. It’s unclear how far it’ll go.
State lawmakers put up rare, unanimous votes for several major policing overhauls this week. Now a question remains: will they do it again?
4 years ago
Listen 1:53House Democrats pass sweeping police overhaul, Senate stalls
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the Senate faces a choice "to honor George Floyd's life or to do nothing."
4 years ago
Dueling Trump-Biden events offer contrasting virus responses
Much of the nation remaining home for months has largely prevented the two presidential candidates from holding dueling appearances in pivotal battleground states.
4 years ago
Mail-in ballots thrust Postal Service into presidential race
A shift to voting by mail is intended to protect voters from spreading COVID-19. But it’s also making more work for post offices and to delays in determining election winners.
4 years ago
Democrats outline modified convention amid coronavirus fears
Organizers said "programming would include both live broadcasts and curated content from Milwaukee and other satellite cities, locations and landmarks across the country."
4 years ago
Effort to track police use of force in Pa. would lack racial data, public transparency
The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to require use-of-force tracking and reporting, but critics contend it falls short of broader efforts elsewhere.
4 years ago