Politics & Policy
Parts of Pa. reopened without robust coronavirus contact tracing to keep residents safe
Health experts say the shortcoming is of critical concern because tracing is most needed as reopening begins, when the disease’s spread becomes more complex.
6 years ago
‘Defund the police’: The view from Philly
Calls to "defund the police" range from major reallocations of resources to abolishing forces entirely. What could that look like? And what do Philadelphians want?
Air Date: June 16, 2020
Listen 21:55Nuclear security and Chris Wallace on “Countdown 1945”
As U.S./ Russia nuclear weapons talks begin next week, we look at the state of nuclear proliferation and speak with Fox News' Chris Wallace about his book on the atomic bomb.
Air Date: June 16, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:13Trump signs executive order barring most police use of chokeholds
The order comes as the president faces tremendous pressure to take action following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police last month.
6 years ago
Planned Parenthood backs Biden, seeing a ‘life and death election’ ahead
Planned Parenthood Action Fund is endorsing Joe Biden. The group also says it's spending 50% more this election cycle than four years ago.
6 years ago
Young activists pour energy into protests, but what about the election?
Research suggests protest energy could boost youth voter turnout: Young people aligned with the Parkland gun control movement were 21% more likely to vote in 2018.
6 years ago
This November, election night could stretch into election week or month
Mail ballots take longer to process than in-person votes. Experts say problems arise when voters don't understand that.
6 years ago
Trump rally called ‘dangerous move’ in age of coronavirus
Health experts are questioning President Donald Trump's decision to rally his supporters at a large indoor arena in Oklahoma.
6 years ago
Skipped the census? A knock on your door may be coming as early as July
To prepare for logistical challenges brought on by the pandemic, the Census Bureau has moved up the start of in-person visits to households that haven't filled out forms.
6 years ago
With less than $10,000, Philly candidate scoops PA House seat from Democratic dynasty
With no Republican challenger in November, Regina Young appears on her way to Harrisburg.
6 years ago
Harrisburg pols want to blow up union hearings that can shield bad cops
A bipartisan group of Pa. lawmakers are drafting legislation that could gut the system that makes it difficult to get bad police off the beat.
6 years ago
Wilmington’s statues of Columbus and Caesar Rodney coming down — at least for now
Bronze monuments to the two historical giants have stood in Wilmington for decades. But the mayor wants to “have discussions” about whether they should remain.
6 years ago
Kenney’s track record doesn’t bode well for police reform. Why should we trust him now?
Given Kenney’s past record of deferring to police and FOP leadership, how seriously should Philadelphians take his new police reform plan?
6 years ago
Kendra Brooks: Undo structural racism by nixing Philly’s 10-year tax abatement
City Council’s lone independent legislator has called for wiping out the city’s 10-year property tax abatement.
6 years ago
Biden releases plan to reopen US economy amid coronavirus
Biden pitches COVID-19 reopening plan in Philly — saying Trump’s strategy leaves workers and small businesses in the lurch.
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