Politics & Policy
Politics shape the debate over what to call far-right extremism
The labels the researchers use to code attacks are part of a wider debate over what to call the far-right threat — and how politics plays into that debate.
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Former Pa. congressman Joe Sestak announces 2020 presidential bid
Former Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak entered the crowded 2020 presidential race on Sunday, making him the 24th Democrat to announce their bid.
7 years ago
Gun silencers would be barred under new federal legislation
New Jersey already bans silencers, but they're lawful in many other states, including neighboring Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Trump postpones nationwide immigration enforcement sweep
He said in a tweet Saturday he would delay for two weeks to give lawmakers time to discuss border solutions.
7 years ago
Trump denies new sexual assault allegation by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll
Carroll says she told two friends at the time about the assault. One encouraged her to go to the police, but another warned Trump would "bury" her with the aid of his lawyers.
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N.J. bill restricting use of solitary confinement heads to Murphy’s desk
New Jersey lawmakers approved a bill Thursday that would dramatically limit which inmates can be kept in solitary confinement and for how long.
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After N.J. woman’s murder, state tightens rules on rideshare drivers
Rideshare drivers in New Jersey will have to display more identifiers on their vehicles under a new state law named for a woman who was recently killed.
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The bill introduced Thursday by Councilman Mark Squilla would ban lightweight plastic bags and non-recyclable paper bags, while also enacting a 15-cent fee.
7 years ago
Here’s how Philly’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights would work
Philadelphia could be the biggest city in the U.S. with a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. Here’s what it could do for an estimated 16,000 workers.
7 years ago
Cash for the poor? Yes. Arming teachers? No. And 4 other highlights from #AskGovWolf
Wolf talked about the state’s most pressing issues in the midst of budget season during a live Q&A show hosted by Keystone Crossroads.
7 years ago
Listen 53:28Sample ballots show cracks in Philly’s still-powerful Democratic machine
Campaigns continue to pay big money to ensure their candidate’s names are on as many ballots as possible.
7 years ago
Biden defends comments about working with segregationist lawmakers
Former Vice President Joe Biden isn't backing down from his comments recalling the "civility" of his working relationships with two segregationist lawmakers.
7 years ago
Marsy’s Law passes in Pa., now heads to voter referendum
In a unanimous vote, the state Senate has passed Marsy's Law — a constitutional amendment that would enshrine rights for crime victims in the state constitution.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania moves to expand limits on opioid prescriptions
One bill in the package imposes a 7-day limit on opioid painkiller prescriptions for all adults.
7 years ago
Pa. mulling tougher stance on construction companies who hire unauthorized immigrants
A bill in Pa. requires construction companies to E-Verify new hires’ immigration status. Advocates worry that’ll create a chilling effect.
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