Politics & Policy
‘End of asylum’: Using the pandemic to turn away migrants, children seeking refuge
Tens of thousands of migrants have been turned away at the border since March. Now the administration wants to restrict asylum permanently.
6 years ago
Overall, most Pennsylvanians want lawmakers to do more, but the issue remains deeply partisan.
6 years ago
The partisan conflict behind a quest to purge up to 800,000 voters from Pa.’s rolls
Judicial Watch is suing Pa. and three suburban counties to more aggressively purge “inactive” voters. Opponents say that could lead to disenfranchisement.
6 years ago
Listen 2:03Facebook, citing virus misinformation, deletes Trump post
The post in question featured a link to a Fox News video in which Trump says children are “virtually immune” to the virus.
6 years ago
NAACP national leadership backs Rodney Muhammad despite his anti-Semitic post
Ending weeks of media silence, NAACP leadership condemned Muhammad’s social media post but stopped short of calling for him to resign on Wednesday
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Philly congressional reps call for increased Postal Service funding
Boyle, Evans and Scanlon joined union officials and the city commissioners in urging the help, citing an anticipated surge in mail-in ballots in November.
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Chasm grows between Trump and government coronavirus experts
The result has been a daily delivery of a mixed message to the public at a moment when coherence is most needed.
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Trump criticizes late Rep. John Lewis for not attending inauguration
When asked in an interview, which aired Monday evening, how history would remember the Georgia lawmaker who died last month, Trump said: "I don't know. I really don't know."
6 years ago
Trump nursing home plan limits supply of free COVID-19 tests
Nursing home residents and staff represent a tiny share of the U.S. population but account for as many as 4 in 10 coronavirus deaths, according to some estimates.
6 years ago
Prosecutor seeking Trump’s taxes cites probe of his business
A prosecutor told a judge that he was justified in demanding them, citing reports of “extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization."
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Trump’s family separation policy
Jacob Soboroff talks about his book, "Separated: An American Tragedy" about the Trump administration's family separation policy and its impact on detained migrants.
Air Date: August 4, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:27Census cuts all counting efforts short by a month
The bureau now has less than two months left to try to reach people of color, immigrants, renters, rural residents and other members of historically undercounted groups.
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Review of Pa. primary prompts elections agency to seek changes
The review of the primary argues the Legislature should permit ballots to be counted as long as they arrive in county election offices by the Friday after the election.
6 years ago
‘If not now, when?’: Black women seize political spotlight
Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters. Now, they are mobilized and demanding an overdue return on their investment.
6 years ago
Citing election delay tweet, influential Trump ally now demands his re-impeachment
President Trump’s suggestion that the November election be delayed spurs Federalist Society co-founder Steven Calabresi to call for his removal from office.
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