Politics & Policy
New Jersey governor hints he’s open to marijuana decriminalzation
In collaboration with WBGO and WNYC, WHYY presents “Ask Governor Murphy,” a one-hour call-in show with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy hosted by Nancy Solomon.
5 years ago
Why progressives think Joe Biden is not ‘electable’
Progressives say this word "electability" is being used as a fear tactic to intimidate voters into choosing a moderate, centrist nominee.
5 years ago
Bipartisan pair looks to take Pa. Clean Slate a step further
Philadelphia Democrat Sharif Street and Beaver County Republican Camera Bartolotta think the new law should go a little further.
5 years ago
5 things that didn’t make it into Pennsylvania’s $34 billion budget package
Pennsylvania has a new spending plan worth nearly $34 billion. In this video, PA Post reporter Ed Mahon explains what didn’t make into the details — and why.
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Hundreds of Pa., N.J. women tout Trump’s presidency, vow to support him in 2020
Trump won Pennsylvania in '16 despite losing the five county Philly region. It’s again considered a crucial national battleground where suburban women could hold much sway.
5 years ago
Murphy signs latest batch of N.J. laws aimed at gun control
New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the U.S. On Tuesday, Gov. Murphy signed measures aimed at reducing gun suicides and restricting gun sales.
5 years ago
Racist rhetoric from the White House
We discuss President Trump's racist attacks on Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Tlaib and Pressley, all women of color, and the political and public response.
Air Date: July 17, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Pa. Dems, some in GOP criticize Trump’s ‘go back’ tweets
Most Democratic House members from Pennsylvania were quick to publicly condemn President Donald Trump’s statements. Meanwhile, Republicans offered a variety of reactions.
5 years ago
Signing three bills, Murphy adds weapons to war against addiction
The new measures boost awareness of opioid misuse, add warning labels on medicine bottles containing opiates, and write MAT into law in New Jersey.
5 years ago
Trump doesn’t realize criticizing America is a form of tough love
Trump's recent tweets reminded me of what racists would say to black folks when I was coming up: "Go back to Africa."
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N.J. can improve its redistricting process with a few changes, new report says
The report by a group of academics and analysts recommends a new focus for how New Jersey draws its legislative maps, and more public participation.
5 years ago
Lawmakers respond to Trump’s racist comments: We are here to stay
President Trump, a day after using racist language in tweets directed at four minority members of Congress, dug in further Monday on Twitter and at a live event.
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U.S. implementing ‘3rd Country’ rule on Central American migrants seeking asylum
The DOJ and Homeland Security say potential refugees from Central America who want to seek asylum in the U.S. must first apply for that status in the first country they enter.
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Bernie Sanders at Hahnemann: ‘Keep this hospital open’
The Democratic presidential candidate is using the announced closure of Hahnemann University Hospital as a case in point for his Medicare for All plan.
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Trump’s racist tweets: A foretaste of toxic 2020
White racism was at the root of Donald Trump's 2016 candidacy, and so it will be again in 2020.
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