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Politics & Policy

Barbara Lovett, Doug Lovett, August Muzzi
Delaware
Elections
Neighborhoods

Delaware thrust into unlikely starring role in 2020 campaign

The spotlight on Delaware could be even brighter if Biden is elected. In addition to his Wilmington home, his family has a beach house in Rehoboth Beach.

6 years ago

Republican president-elect Donald Trump hugs his brother Robert Trump
NPR
National

Robert Trump, president’s brother, dies at age 71

President Trump visited his brother in a hospital in New York on Friday. During a news briefing Friday, the president said his brother was "having a hard time."

6 years ago

United States Post Office delivery trucks
Elections
National

Q&A: What’s happening at the US Postal Service, and why?

The USPS has found itself in the middle of a high-stakes election-year debate over who gets to vote in America, and how.

6 years ago

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is under fire for management changes he has made to the Postal Service that some say could slow the delivery of absentee ballots this fall. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
NPR
Elections
National

New postmaster hasn’t yet met election officials about mail-in ballot concerns

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is under fire for management changes he has made to the Postal Service that some say could slow the delivery of absentee ballots this fall.

6 years ago

Sen. Kamala Harris speaking during a town hall meeting at the University of Iowa, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Elections

Not real news: A look at false claims around Kamala Harris

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week.

6 years ago

Letter carriers load mail trucks for deliveries at a U.S. Postal Service facility
Government Accountability
Health Care
Military

Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets

Policy changes to slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescriptions

6 years ago

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference with Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Del., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Elections

Kamala Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden’s campaign

The enthusiasm surrounding her historic candidacy has brought in a record $48 million in 48 hours.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Elections
Race & Ethnicity

Trump gives credence to false, racist Harris conspiracy

President Donald Trump on Thursday gave credence to a false and racist conspiracy about Kamala Harris’ eligibility to be president.

6 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Gender
New Jersey
Politics

A new report says sexual misconduct is ‘everywhere’ and ‘everything’ in N.J. politics

The N.J. Coalition Against Sexual Assault report follows legislative hearings documenting high-profile cases of harassment and assault in New Jersey politics.

6 years ago

Rep. Stephen Kinsey, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus speaking about efforts to remove Joe Gale. (Courtesy of PA Women Rise)
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Coalition calls on Montco Commissioner Gale to resign or be removed from office

If he won’t quit, the groups are backing a novel legislative effort to have him impeached. Bills have been introduced in the State House and Senate.

6 years ago

Ruqayya Ali of Center City peruses Philly Counts census literature during the Philly Counts 2020 summit at South Philadelphia High School. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
The Why
Philadelphia
Broke in Philly

Philly census push presses on despite challenges

In the Philly area, there's been a bigger push than ever to get everybody counted for the census. They're also facing big obstacles: a pandemic and a shortened deadline.

Air Date: August 13, 2020

Listen 16:04
Sen. Cory Booker
New Jersey
Sports

Senators lay out plan for college athletes bill of rights

The legislative plan calls for college athletes to have the ability to earn money for their names, images and likenesses with “minimal restrictions,” and much more.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, joined by his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a campaign event at Alexis Dupont High School in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Radio Times
Race & Ethnicity

What Kamala Harris means for the Democratic ticket

Kamala Harris is the first woman of color to be chosen as a presidential running mate. What does Harris bring to the ticket?

Air Date: August 13, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
President Trump
NPR
Elections
National

Trump admits to opposing funding for Postal Service to block more voting by mail

President Trump told Fox Business Network that he plans to block additional funding and election assistance for the USPS in order to sabotage efforts to expand mail-in voting.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., arrive to speak at a news conference at Alexis Dupont High School in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Delaware
Elections
National
Politics

Biden introduces VP nominee Kamala Harris at Delaware high school

A few hundred people turned out at a high school near Wilmington, hoping to catch a glimpse of the newly minted Biden/Harris ticket.

6 years ago

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