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Politics & Policy

A voter drops off their mail-in ballot prior to the primary election, in Willow Grove, Pa., Wednesday, May 27, 2020. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Elections
Pennsylvania

2 conservative hoaxers charged for robocalls to voters in Pa. and 4 other states

They were charged in Detroit on Oct. 1 with conspiring to intimidate voters and using a computer to commit crimes.

5 years ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Philadelphia
Policing

Philly City Council bill would ban police traffic stops for minor violations

The controversial measure is rooted in data that show Philly police pull over a disproportionate number of Black drivers for minor traffic violations.

5 years ago

Police deploy tear gas to disperse a crowd during a protest Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Philadelphia over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died May 25 after he was pinned at the neck by a Minneapolis police officer. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The Why
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Philly could ban using tear gas, rubber bullets on protesters

Despite a police moratorium on the practice, Philly City Council is expected to pass a ban on police using tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters.

Air Date: October 27, 2020

Listen 17:05
Voters approach a polling location in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 13 — the first day of voting in the state. Nearly 8 million votes already have been cast in Texas. (Sergio Flores/Getty Images)
NPR
Elections
National
Politics

66 million and counting: Americans are breaking early voting records

With about a week left, Americans have already cast 62 million early ballots, putting the 2020 election on track for historic levels of voter turnout.

5 years ago

A voter fills out his ballot during early voting
Radio Times
Elections

Should the Electoral College be abolished?

A majority of Americans believe the Electoral College should be eliminated. This hour -- the history of the electoral system and what should replace it.

Air Date: October 27, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 49:43
A voter checks in with an election worker before casting her ballot
Elections
Philadelphia

More training on the way for Philly’s first-time poll workers

With thousands of new poll workers signed up to help on Election Day, organizations are teaming up to offer them additional training.

5 years ago

Donald Trump, Joe Biden
Elections
Pennsylvania

Trump dominated Facebook in 2016. In 2020, Biden is outspending him in Pa.

The Biden campaign has a larger war chest and is outspending the incumbent in both digital and TV ads.

5 years ago

Bucks County Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (left) and Ivyland Borough Councilmember Christina Finello. (AP Photo and Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Labor support for Fitzpatrick gives Democrats tougher road to flip Bucks congressional seat

Of the competitive congressional races in Pa. this cycle, this is the only where the Republican has gotten more money from unions than the Democrat.

5 years ago

Listen 2:04
Pennsylvania voters Amanda Davis-Buie and Jamari Davis
Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Pennsylvania

From Philly to Erie, 12 Pa. voters talk about their crucial swing state vote

People across the state talk about their vote and how they’re being affected by the biggest issues of the year — including COVID-19, the economy and racial justice.

5 years ago

Listen 12:12
John Hansberry operates an extractor at Philadelphia's ballot counting center
Elections
Pennsylvania

How Philly-area election boards will count your mail ballot

Philly-area counties have invested millions of dollars into equipment and manpower to count an unprecedented number of mail ballots.

5 years ago

Contenders for Pennsylvania's 151st legislative district seat, incumbent Republican Todd Stephens (left) and Democrat Jonathan Kassa. It's one of several districts Democrats are hoping to flip in the 2020 general election. (Photos from candidates' web pages)
The Why
Pennsylvania
Politics

The chances of flipping the Pa. legislature blue

For Democrats, taking full control of the state legislature has been an elusive goal. But this year, Philly's increasingly blue suburbs may give them more of a chance.

Air Date: October 26, 2020

Listen 15:03
Voters line up at Philadelphia City Hall to drop off their mail ballots
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Get in line by 5 PM: Philly expands satellite election office hours for ballot request deadline

Tuesday is the last day to apply to vote by mail, but voting centers will remain open through Nov. 3.

5 years ago

A voter fills out his ballot during early voting
NPR
Elections
National

If there’s no election night winner, don’t panic

This year, election projections and unofficial tabulations from the states themselves may take a little longer. That doesn't necessarily mean there's an issue.

5 years ago

Empty room ready for voting booths for Election Day
NPR
Elections
National
Policing

How police, National Guard and the military are preparing for Election Day tensions

Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, they're getting ready if things get out of control.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics
NBC10

Trump visits Lehigh Valley in battleground blitz

President Donald Trump is holding three campaign rallies in Pennsylvania Monday as he focuses on overcoming polling in the Keystone State to defeat Joe Biden.

5 years ago

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