
Politics & Policy
Twitter expands warning labels to slow spread of election misinformation
The social media company wants users to pause and think before they share tweets, in an effort to reduce the amplification of false claims.
5 years ago
N.J. polls will be open for Election Day, but there are easier ways to cast your vote
Although it is called a mail-in ballot, there are several ways to submit your vote without sending it through the U.S Postal Service.
5 years ago
Trump makes 1st public appearance since his hospital stay
The president wore a mask as he walked out for the speech but took it off to make his remarks. He received an enthusiastic response from his supporters.
5 years ago
White House virus aid offer is panned by Pelosi, Senate GOP
Pelosi’s most recent public offer was about $2.2 trillion, though that included a business tax increase that Republicans won’t go for.
5 years ago
Pa. Republicans drop effort to create ‘election integrity’ panel with subpoena power
Pa. Republicans have dropped their plan to create an “election integrity” panel with subpoena power, an effort Democrats feared would lead to a “stealth attack” on voting.
5 years ago
How safe and secure is this year’s election process in Pennsylvania?
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn asks WHYY political reporter Katie Meyer some of the most pressing questions surrounding Pa.’s election security.
5 years ago
Listen 5:46Philly’s Black firefighters and police officers protest their unions’ Trump endorsements
The Guardian Civic League and Club Valiants, representing Philly’s Black police and firefighters respectively, denounce unions’ support of Trump.
5 years ago
Trump to speak at White House Saturday, first public event since COVID-19 diagnosis
The news last week that the president had contracted the coronavirus threw into chaos an already tumultuous election year.
5 years ago
Thinking about voiding your mail-in ballot? Experts say you should think twice
Some Philly voters that requested mail-in ballots now want to vote in person— and the trend has experts worried that these Election Day audibles could do more harm than good.
5 years ago
Map: Philly election offices where voters can register, request a mail ballot, and drop it off
The satellite locations are not polling places, but they offer lots of early-access voter services.
5 years ago
Philly puts up surveillance cameras at election warehouse after security breaches
Law enforcement officials said the theft last week appears to be a random crime, unrelated to the election.
5 years ago
Despite the focus on fracking during the vice presidential debate and elsewhere, it’s hard to find a voter in Pennsylvania who thinks it’s a big issue.
5 years ago
Listen 5:28Van Drew floats coronavirus conspiracy theory during debate with Kennedy in South Jersey
It was the first time GOP U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew debated Democratic challenger Amy Kennedy.
5 years ago
Delaware launches rapid training program to combat COVID-related unemployment
Delaware lost some 80,000 jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. A new rapid training program aims to help workers rejoin the labor force.
5 years ago
In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump’s fitness to serve
Just weeks before the Nov. 3 election, Pelosi said Trump needs to disclose more about his health after his COVID-19 diagnosis.
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