Politics & Policy
After South Jersey wrestler’s forced haircut, coaches may get sensitivity training
After the viral video of a South Jersey wrestler forced to cut his dreadlocks, lawmakers consider mandatory sensitivity training for high school coaches.
7 years ago
Where to watch the Democratic 2020 presidential debates in Philly
The first will be held Wednesday, June 26, and the second on Thursday, June 27. Both run two hours from 9 to 11 p.m.
7 years ago
Sanctions, insults and threats: the state of U.S.-Iran relations
Sanctions against Iran's Supreme Leader are the latest move in the ongoing turmoil between the U.S. and Iran. So, what comes next?
Air Date: June 26, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:58States and feds continue to shortchange Delaware River Basin Commission in 2020 budget proposals
The New Jersey legislature approved a budget bill this month that would send the Delaware River Basin Commission $200,000 less than the state promised.
7 years ago
What’s at stake for Biden, Booker as 2020 Democratic debates begin
The stakes are high for both candidates even though the Iowa caucuses are still six months away, analysts say.
7 years ago
Robert Mueller to testify in open hearings July 17 before House committees
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler announced that Mueller agreed after he was subpoenaed to testify publicly. He will be questioned separately by the two committees.
7 years ago
Pa. auditor general to run for U.S. House, Democrats say
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is telling fellow Democrats that he's going to run for Congress in a Harrisburg-area district that's in Republican hands.
7 years ago
Head of Pa. Republican party resigns following report of explicit messages
Pa. GOP Chairman Val DiGiorgio resigned Tuesday, hours after the Inquirer published details of lewd text messages he allegedly exchanged with a City Council candidate.
7 years ago
Philly police have new orders for interacting with transgender, nonbinary people
The PPD is rolling out a new policy, which will be one of the most progressive in the country, on how officers interact with transgender and nonbinary people.
7 years ago
Sestak says he can win back Democrats who voted for Trump
After announcing his eleventh-hour bid for the White House on Sunday, Sestak blamed the Democratic establishment for his loss to party-backed Katie McGinty.
7 years ago
Treasury Department launches investigation into delays behind Harriet Tubman $20 bill
Schumer called on the department to launch an investigation last week
7 years ago
N.J. official’s rape allegation could change state law
Should the Murphy administration have done more in response to Katie Brennan's allegation that a campaign staffer assaulted her? N.J. legislative committee says yes.
Air Date: June 25, 2019
Listen 12:40Philly believes it can win hosting rights for 2026 men’s World Cup
Comcast VP David L. Cohen to lead the effort to bring World Cup games to Philadelphia, making the pitch based on hosting the DNC, papal visit and NFL draft.
7 years ago
What’s your data worth to Big Tech? Bill would compel answer
As Congress bears down on big tech, two senators want to force giants like Google, Facebook and Amazon to tell users what data they're collecting and how much its worth.
7 years ago
E. Jean Carroll and the numbing of America
In a normal universe - as opposed to the one we inhabit - a vivid allegation of rape, leveled at a serially misogynist president, would be a news story worthy of 24/7 coverage
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