
Politics & Policy
Trump’s census surrender: Even a loss can look like a win
One is tempted to believe that his latest failure is further evidence of his weakness and ineptitude.
6 years ago
Netroots Nation draws 3,000 to Philly for annual progressive convention
The annual liberal political convention Netroots Nation attracts Democratic devotees, and presidential candidates, to Philadelphia for the first time.
6 years ago
Listen 1:29Alexander Acosta steps down as Labor Secretary amid Epstein controversy
During his time as head of the Labor Department, he has cut regulations and pushed for the expansion of apprenticeship programs.
6 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs bill limiting solitary confinement in N.J. prisons and jails
The new law exempts certain “vulnerable” inmates from being kept in isolation and lessens use of the practice on prisoners for whom it is deemed necessary.
6 years ago
Trump orders agencies to share data on noncitizens
The order marks the latest effort to obtain the information despite a Supreme Court ruling that bars the administration from including the question on the 2020 census.
6 years ago
Buttigieg proposes broad plan to counter racial inequality
Struggling to resolve racial tensions in South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg exclusively shared with NPR his "Douglass Plan," named for the famed abolitionist.
6 years ago
Why it’s hard to permanently fire a Philly cop
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross has vowed to fire some officers who made offensive Facebook posts. But whether those firings stick isn't up to him.
Air Date: July 11, 2019
Listen 13:08Three challengers planning to take on Fitzpatrick in competitive Bucks race
The primary is still ten months away, but the two-term Republican incumbent already has one challenger in his own party, and two from the Democrats.
6 years ago
N.J. Senate passes bill exempting disabled veterans from beach buggy permit fees
The bill would still require disabled veterans to abide by permit rules and not operate a beach buggy in municipalities that do not permit beach driving.
6 years ago
Trump appointee forged a sweetheart deal for a rich pervert. Are we surprised?
Does this surprise you? Donald Trump, an old partying pal of confessed pervert Jeffrey ("terrific guy") Epstein, said yesterday that he "feels badly" for Alex Acosta.
6 years ago
Wolf: Newly-bolstered reserve fund is ‘pathetic,’ but a big improvement
State leaders will transfer $317 million into the state's rainy day fund.
6 years ago
City Council cheat sheet: What Philly’s legislators wanted to do and how it actually worked out
Bay windows, curb cuts, community benefits, zoning, L&I inspectors. Lots of issues were tossed around. The session wasn’t soda-tax dramatic, but still…
6 years ago
N.J. goes after employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors
Governor says misclassification is ‘an unfair business practice and it is illegal,’ as new report proposes remedies for growing problem
6 years ago
Despite GOP objections, Wolf moves to upgrade voting machines unilaterally
Governor Tom Wolf is taking matters into his own hands when it comes to funding upgrades for Pennsylvania's voting machines.
6 years ago
Battle over immigrant youth center is bigger than Philly
VisionQuest wants to open a center that would house 60 unaccompanied immigrant teen boys. Why Philadelphia, immigrant advocates, and its own staff are pushing back.
Air Date: July 10, 2019
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