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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Politics & Policy

A tanker train crosses the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. A proposed new rule that would allow liquefied natural gas to be transported by rail is being challenged because safety and risk assessments have not been done. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Energy
Environment

No ‘bomb trains’: 14 states aim to take new rule on LNG transport off the rails

Pa., N.J., Del. and 11 other states, plus some environmental groups, are suing to block the new federal regulation, citing the need for safety studies.

6 years ago

Trump fans excitedly greeted his motorcade as he campaigned in Old Forge, Pa., Thursday. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Elections
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Trump, Biden battle for the soul of Scranton

Four years ago, Trump did unexpectedly well in the Scranton area. Now he’s trying to keep those voters, while Biden tries to win them back.

6 years ago

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Elections

Biden vows end of national ‘darkness’ in convention finale

Joe Biden is poised to accept the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night.

6 years ago

Phil Murphy speaks in Hackettstown, New Jersey about pandemic relief for counties. (Screenshot)
New Jersey
Public Health

Murphy announces $37M in pandemic assistance to 12 N.J. counties

The 12 counties span across the state and represent one-third of the state’s population. They did not originally qualify for direct federal pandemic relief funds.

6 years ago

The U.S. Postal Service warned states in late July that it might not be able to deliver mail-in ballots in time to be counted. Amid a growing outcry from rural leaders, the agency's director has backed down from planned broad cuts and changes. (Paul Weaver/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
NPR
Government Accountability

Why rural America is fighting the Trump administration on the Post Office

In many small towns, the post office isn't just a lifeline, it's also a community hub, where folks meet their neighbors and catch up on local news and gossip.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of supporters at the Yuma International Airport Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Yuma, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Elections
Pennsylvania

Trump eager to troll Biden outside his Scranton birthplace

On Joe Biden’s big day, President Donald Trump is planning to show up in his rival's old backyard.

6 years ago

Pa. Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (CHRISTINE BAKER of THE PATRIOT-NEWS)
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Dark money mystery: Top Pa. lawmaker helped raise cash for nonprofit whose agenda is largely a secret

Next in line to lead the state Senate, Jake Corman helped raise cash for a nonprofit whose donors — and agenda — are largely a secret.

6 years ago

Dr. Jill Biden
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

Dr. Jill Biden would be the first official first lady from the Philly area

President Andrew Jackson’s daughter-in-law, briefly assigned the title, was born in the city.

6 years ago

U.S. Census Bureau mail
NPR
National
Politics

Mail delays could hurt the census, too

Some census advocates worry any U.S. Postal Service mail delays over the next few weeks could harm the accuracy of census data about rural areas.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
NPR
Elections
National

Trump, addressing far-right QAnon conspiracy, offers praise for its followers

The president said he didn’t know much about the online conspiracy theory community, other than he believes its followers “like me very much.”

6 years ago

Honduran migrants, Ricardo Sr., (left), his son Ricardo Jr., 13, and his cousin Jorge, 16, walk near their home in Texas. When the two teenage boys crossed the border illegally into Texas last month, they turned themselves into Border Patrol. They were later escorted to a hotel by armed men in civilian clothes. (Scott Dalton for NPR)
NPR
Immigration
National

Shadow immigration system: Migrant children detained in hotels by private contractors

Private contractors are detaining migrant children in hotels before deporting them, bypassing the process that gives children a chance to seek asylum.

6 years ago

Former President Barack Obama
Elections
National
Philadelphia

Obama, in scathing Trump rebuke, warns democracy on the line

Former President Obama spoke from Philadelphia, where the United States Constitution was drafted and signed.

6 years ago

Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif.
NPR
Elections
National

4 takeaways from night 3 of the Democratic National Convention

Kamala Harris used her speech to introduce herself and excoriate President Trump. Former President Obama launched a rare attack on his successor and Dems urged people to vote.

6 years ago

About 200 people eager to catch a glimpse of President Obama gathered outside the Museum of the American Revolution Wednesday night. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

News of Obama DNC speech draws 200 outside Philly’s American Revolution Museum

Last-minute news Obama would give his DNC speech from one of the galleries drew a crowd outside the museum to get a glimpse of the former president.

6 years ago

In this image from video, Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks about voting during the third night of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)
Elections

Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote

Tonight's speakers include Elizabeth Warren, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Sen. Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama.

6 years ago

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