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Pennsylvania
Public Health

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

Philadelphia police protect the entrance to police headquarters on 8th Street as protesters march by on Saturday, May 30, 2020. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Philadelphia
Policing

‘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

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In this photo an intercontinental ballistic missile lifts off from a truck-mounted launcher somewhere in Russia. The Russian military said the Avangard hypersonic weapon entered combat duty. The Kremlin has made modernization of Russia's strategic nuclear forces one of its top priorities. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)
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Nuclear 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

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President Donald Trump
NPR
National
Policing
Social Justice

Trump 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

Former Vice President Joe Biden addresses a Planned Parenthood Action Fund candidate forum in June 2019 in Columbia, S.C. The group declined to back a candidate during the Democratic primaries but announced its support for Biden on Monday.
NPR
Elections
Home & Family

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

Howard University law students, from left, Chanel Sherrod, Domonique Dille and Temitope Aladetimi brought handmade signs to a protest near the White House last Saturday.
NPR
Elections
National
Social Justice

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

Nina Ahmad declared victory as the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania auditor general nine days after the state's June 2 primary. (Matt Rourke/AP)
NPR
Elections
National

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

President Donald Trump
National
Public Health

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

The 2020 census form. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
NPR
Changing Communities
National

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

185th Pa. House District candidate Regina Young; current state Rep. Maria Donatucci YOUNG CAMPAIGN; DONATUCCI LEGISLATIVE WEBSITE
Elections
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

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

Police and protesters clash Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Philadelphia, during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd. Protests were held throughout the country over the death of Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania
Policing

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

The city of Wilmington removes the Caesar Rodney statue
Delaware
History

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

Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw
PlanPhilly
Government Accountability
Policing
Social Justice
Eyes on the Street

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

Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Real Estate
The Philadelphia Tribune

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

Former Vice President Joe Biden
Economy
Elections
Pennsylvania
Public Health

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.

6 years ago

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