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Politics & Policy

Andrew Silverman works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
National Interest
National Interest

Would an economic ‘Trump slump’ doom his re-election?

For the first time in the Trump era, a plurality of registered voters (37 percent) believe the economy is getting worse, not better (31 percent).

7 years ago

An aerial view shows damage after Hurricane Dorian on Great Abaco Island, Bahamas. (Jose Jimenez/Getty Images)
NPR
Environment
Public Safety

As Bahamas turn to recovery, U.S. worries about China stepping in to help

The Trump administration is keeping a suspicious eye on China while helping the Bahamas recover from Hurricane Dorian.

7 years ago

Bob Viden, owner of Bob's Little Sport Shop in Glassboro N.J., compares the bullets used in the AR 15 (left) and the Remmington hunting rifle. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Public Safety

Walmart and the gun control debate

We discuss Walmart's decision to stop selling handguns and certain types of ammunition. And we look at what gun laws and measures are effective at reducing gun violence.

Air Date: September 6, 2019 10:00 am

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A large red-brick building with white columns at the front is visible.
New Jersey

Some Hamilton, N.J., residents call charge against their mayor political

Kelly Yaede, seeking another term, has been charged with releasing an opponent’s expunged arrest record. But residents say the charge is just politics.

7 years ago

President Donald Trump holds a chart as he talks with reporters after receiving a briefing on Hurricane Dorian in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
National Interest
National Interest

Weaponizing a Sharpie to wage war on reality

During hurricanes, the President needs to calm public fears, pledge federal aid where it's needed, and let meteorological experts do their jobs. Seriously, how hard is that?

7 years ago

Bruce Mansfield coal-fired power plant in Shippingport, Pa. (Reid Frazier/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Energy
Pennsylvania

Cap-and-trade system in Pa.? Maybe, if these lawmakers get their way

State Sen. Art Haywood and other lawmakers rallied behind a bill that would cut electricity sector emissions 90% by 2040. Passage is a long shot.

7 years ago

New Jersey

New Jersey Governor: state is handling Newark’s water contamination problem

You can ask the governor a question by calling 844-677-9283 or tweet your query with the hashtag #AskGovMurphy.

7 years ago

Liberty behind bars was the theme of an Elder Witness protest at the Philadelphia field office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The group objects to policies that separate families and put children in detention. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Aging
Immigration
Philadelphia

‘We’re not irrelevant’: Philly seniors say retirement is the best time to protest

Members of the group Elder Witness protested a new rule allowing the Trump administration to indefinitely detain families who illegally cross the border.

7 years ago

Centre County introduced new ES&S voting machines in the primary on May 21, 2019. (Min Xian/WPSU)
Elections
Pennsylvania
PA Post

Election security advocates criticize Pa. over re-examination of voting machines

Several other groups, including Protect Our Vote Philly and the Pennsylvania-based Citizens for Better Elections, joined in criticizing the state department.

7 years ago

High school students wearing masks, hold placards which read
NPR
Government Accountability
International

Hong Kong government withdraws extradition bill, a key demand of protesters

Hong Kong's embattled chief executive Carrie Lam is officially withdrawing an extradition bill with China after more than three months of sometimes violent protest.

7 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., gestures with an umbrella as she speaks at a campaign event, Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, in Hampton Falls, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Elections
Environment

Democrats release climate plans ahead of town hall spotlight

Presidential candidates are releasing their plans to address climate change ahead of a series of town halls as the party's base increasingly demands aggressive action.

7 years ago

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National
Pennsylvania
PA Post

Pa. officials calling attention to importance of complete 2020 census count

Pennsylvania stands to lose about $2,000 each year for every person left uncounted.

7 years ago

Demonstrators speak and play guitar at the last of six Poor People's Campaign rallies. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Pennsylvania
Broke in Philly

Pa. Poor People’s Campaign to push poverty agenda at Philly hearing

The campaign launched last May to tackle systemic racism, poverty, the war economy and environmental degradation.

7 years ago

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, at a town hall for his Democratic presidential campaign in Spartanburg, S.C. (Meg Kinnard/AP Photo)
National Interest
National
National Interest

Have Trump’s serial lies lowered the bar for Biden’s serial gaffes?

Joe Biden has long been adept at talking with a foot in his mouth, so perhaps it's no surprise that lately, on the stump, he has overdosed on whoppers.

7 years ago

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (left) and challenger Stephanie Schmid (right) (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Elections
New Jersey

N.J. Congressman Chris Smith to face 2020 challenge from former intern

Stephanie Schmid is a human rights advocate and former Foreign Service officer who opposes Smith’s stances on reproductive rights. She is also the Congressman's former intern.

7 years ago

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