Politics & Policy
Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes
Dubbed the BREATHE Act, the legislation is the culmination of a project led by the policy table of the Movement for Black Lives, a coalition of more than 150 organizations
6 years ago
Trump donors among early recipients of coronavirus loans
The Trump-connected companies obtained the aid through the Paycheck Protection Program, which extends a lifeline to small businesses struggling to navigate the pandemic.
6 years ago
Pence’s Pa. plan includes fundraiser, visit with Philly police union
Pence will speak to Philadelphia police officers at their union hall, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5, in the city before they hold a “Back the Blue” rally.
6 years ago
You’ll need to mark ‘sick’ to vote by mail in Delaware’s Tuesday primary
Come September, Del. voters will be able to vote-by-mail without an excuse. For Tuesday’s presidential primary, they’ll have to mark “sick” on ballots to do so.
6 years ago
‘I want my vote to matter’: Polls open for 2 hot races in S. Jersey; Del. votes on presidential race
All eyes are on N.J.’s 2nd and 3rd Congressional primaries and how the state handles a nearly-all mail-in election.
6 years ago
What would it take for Kanye West to get on the ballot in Pennsylvania?
A 2018 court settlement lowered the bar for independent and minor-party candidates
6 years ago
Trump-connected lobbyists reap windfall in COVID-19 boom
The findings were detailed in a report released Monday by the watchdog group Public Citizen. Trump campaigned on a pledge to “drain the swamp.”
6 years ago
Dems race to face party-flipper Van Drew in swing South Jersey district
Will Cunningham, Brigid Callahan Harrison and Amy Kennedy are running because they said incumbent Jeff Van Drew has turned his back on South Jersey.
6 years ago
Listen 4:20For nation’s birthday, Trump stokes the divisions within U.S.
As officials across the country pleaded with Americans to curb their enthusiasm for large crowds, Trump enticed the masses with a “special evening” of tribute and fireworks.
6 years ago
States shatter coronavirus records as officials eye holiday weekend with alarm
Both Florida and South Carolina reported their highest-ever daily totals for new cases. But they're not alone: The caseload is spiking across the U.S.
6 years ago
‘People aren’t stupid’: Pence’s virus spin tests credibility
Vice President Mike Pence has long played the straight man to Donald Trump, translating the president's bombast into more measured, calming language.
6 years ago
International flights are ramping up. Slowly. And with plenty of caveats
As governments worldwide ease lockdown restrictions and lift bans on international travel, travelers will have lots of questions about how to proceed.
6 years ago
Wolf’s mask order inflames partisan fight over virus
Republicans are objecting to the Pennsylvania Democrat’s use of power, to wearing a mask itself and to what they call confusion it's causing.
6 years ago
Kate Gibbs and David Richter face off to challenge U.S. Rep. Andy Kim
Kate Gibbs and David Richter agree on health care, Gov. Phil Murphy and the fiscal health of N.J. They disagree on which one of them should face Andy Kim.
6 years ago
Trump plans huge July 4 fireworks show despite DC’s concerns
July Fourth comes as Americans are dealing with surging cases of COVID-19 and confusion over best practices in public, especially on masks.
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