Politics & Policy
Biden, Sanders highlight familiar split in Democratic party
The split comes down to unity versus anger, restoration versus revolution.
7 years ago
Five Pa. GOP congressmen ask Gov. Wolf to help Trump administration on Mexican border
“Pennsylvania should lend to the president as many National Guard troops as possible until the crisis is resolved.”
7 years ago
Two new members of Congress from Pa. call for impeachment hearings
As more members of Congress from our region call for impeachment hearings, the issue is dividing local Democrats.
7 years ago
Abortion limits carry economic cost for women
As Republican-led states pass laws restricting abortion in hopes the Supreme Court will overturn its Roe v. Wade decision, supporters of abortion rights are pushing back.
7 years ago
Trump administration proposes rule to reverse protections for transgender patients
The federal Department of Health and Human Services is proposing to roll back an Obama-era policy intended to protect transgender people from discrimination in health care.
7 years ago
100k votes: Is Helen Gym now in the running for Philly mayor?
The activist’s election night tally doesn’t bode well for the Rizzo statue.
7 years ago
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May to step down June 7
May had been under intense pressure from lawmakers to step down after her plans for Brexit were repeatedly rejected.
7 years ago
Trump banishes Harriet Tubman to the back of the bus
Harriet Tubman, heroine of the Underground Railroad and worker for women's suffrage, was tapped by Obama's Treasury to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill starting in 2020.
7 years ago
Kenney says ‘no’ to debate with Republican challenger
Philly Mayor Jim Kenney says he won't debate his GOP challenger, citing documents posted on the website Unicorn Riot saying Bill Ciangalini met with a white supremacist group.
7 years ago
Sorting out recycling programs: Which ones work best?
Changing markets and confusion over what can be thrown in recycling bins has forced some communities to rethink or even suspend their recycling programs.
7 years ago
Nevada poised to become 15th state to ditch Electoral College
With a state Senate vote Tuesday, Nevada is close to becoming the latest state to sidestep the Electoral College when it comes to electing presidents.
7 years ago
Chester County commissioner loses primary battle
Three-term Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, president of a statewide association of county commissioners, was ousted by voters in Tuesday’s primary.
7 years ago
Study: Immigrant families in U.S. avoiding food stamps and other safety net programs
The Trump administration wants federal immigration authorities to consider participation in certain public assistance programs during the green card application process.
7 years ago
‘Local elections matter’: Voter turnout wows Philly in 2019 primary
Almost a quarter of the city voted, despite lack of top-ticket battles.
7 years ago
New traffic enforcement officers to hit Philly streets
The officers won’t be authorized to carry guns or make arrests but they will be able to issue citations.
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