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Politics & Policy

Labor leader John Dougherty embraces a union member during the Labor Day parade in Philadelphia on Sept. 5, 2016. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Pa. political powerbroker ‘Johnny Doc’ indicted on corruption charges

John Dougherty’s mighty labor union is one of the top contributors to Democrats in races at both the state and city level.

7 years ago

Former Starbucks CEO and Chairman Howard Schultz looks out at the audience during a book promotion tour, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in New York. Democrats across the political spectrum lashed out at the billionaire businessman on Monday after he teased the prospect of an independent 2020 bid, a move Democrats fear would split their vote and all but ensure President Donald Trump's re-election. (Kathy Willens/AP Photo)
National Interest

Yo, Starbucks billionaire! Wake up and smell the coffee!

Howard Schultz, the ex-Starbucks CEO who somehow thinks that mass-marketing lattes is a boffo presidential credential, was smacked upside the head yesterday on "The View."

7 years ago

News about the Brexit are seen on a television screen with the curve of the German stock index DAX in background at the stock market in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Probst/AP Photo)
International

EU leaders say No, non and nein to Brexit deal changes

Leaders across the European Union offered a united chorus of "No" on Wednesday to Britain's belated bid to negotiate changes to the Brexit divorce deal.

7 years ago

This photo taken Oct. 16, 2014, shows a farmer during harvesting of the grain milo just outside the town of Yuma in eastern Colorado. This small farming hamlet of 3,200 near the Nebraska border is home to an increasing number of Latino immigrants, drawn to work in the nearby corn and hog farms. The immigration issue represents a dilemma for Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo. in his race against Democratic Sen. Mark Udall in the only state among the dozen or so in play in this year's midterm election race with both a competitive Senate race and a sizable population of Hispanic voters. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Radio Times
Immigration
Law

Employing the undocumented

How do employers hire undocumented immigrants and what are the laws surrounding this practice? Also, we hear about Trump's use of undocumented labor on his properties.

Air Date: January 30, 2019 10:00 am

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Governor Tom Wolf speaks at a rally at the state Capitol, surrounded by gun control advocates. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Public Safety

Gun control debate resumes in Harrisburg, with focus on what’s realistic

As a new state legislative session dawns, gun control advocates are renewing their call for change.

7 years ago

Venezuela's top prosecutor, Tarek William Saab, talks to reporters in Caracas on Tuesday. He announced that Juan Guaidó, now President Nicolás Maduro's most prominent opponent, is barred from leaving the country because of an investigation. (Marco Bello/Getty Images)
NPR
International

United States warns Americans not to travel to Venezuela as tensions rise

The State Department warned Americans on Tuesday not to travel to Venezuela, citing crime, civil unrest and the arbitrary detention of U.S. citizens.

7 years ago

Stephanie Reid, Philadelphia's will head the city's census effort as executive director of Philly Counts 2020.
Changing Communities
Philadelphia

Philadelphia creates census office to help prepare for 2020 count

As 2020 census nears, Philadelphia officials and community activists are joining forces to make sure all in the city are counted.

7 years ago

Jamie Gauthier, the executive director of the Fairmount Park Conservancy, is running for Jannie Blackwell's seat on City Council. (Neal Santos for PlanPhilly)
PlanPhilly
Elections
Philadelphia
PlanPhilly

Fairmount Park Conservancy leader to challenge Blackwell for Philly Council seat

Fairmount Park Conservancy executive director Jamie Gauthier will challenge longtime City Council member Jannie Blackwell for control of West Philadelphia’s 3rd District.

7 years ago

In this file photo, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents enter a restaurant to remove evidence. (David Duprey/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Changing Communities
Immigration

Across Pa., feds detaining undocumented immigrants at unrelated court hearings

The study confirmed at least one recent court-related arrest in 13 counties across the state.

7 years ago

A bipartisan group is introducing a raft of proposals that aim to make voting simpler. Pennsylvania's election laws haven't seen significant changes in many decades. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP Photo)
Elections

Pa. state senators plot election law shake-up

A handful of state senators want to upend the way Pennsylvania conducts its elections.

7 years ago

Daphne Goggins sits on her front porch in North Philadelphia. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Elections
Philadelphia

Second candidate running as Republican for mayor in Philadelphia

African-American ward leader Daphne Goggins is seeking the Republican nomination for mayor of Philadelphia.

7 years ago

Union boss John 'Johnny Doc' Dougherty outside of his home in South Philadelphia during an FBI raid in 2016. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Feds set to charge Pa. political kingpin ‘Johnny Doc’ after years-long corruption probe

Dougherty's mighty labor union in Philadelphia is one of the top contributors to Democrats in races at both the state and city level.

7 years ago

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's new book, Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey, and the Power of In-Your-Face Politics, details his history with New Jersey politics and thoughts on the Trump administration. (Elias Williams for NPR)
NPR
Books
National

Chris Christie: There is no one with more influence over Trump than Jared Kushner

Chris Christie made headlines in early 2016 when he dropped out of the presidential race and subsequently became the first major Republican to endorse Donald Trump.

7 years ago

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats warned Congress on Tuesday that he expects foreign nations to try new techniques of interference in the 2020 elections. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)
NPR
Elections
International
National

Spy boss Coats warns Russia, others plot new interference techniques for 2020

Russia and other foreign actors will try new techniques to interfere in the 2020 elections, building off the tactics they used in the 2016 and 2018 campaigns.

7 years ago

(Screenshot via YouTube)
Environment
Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania

After some awkward moments, kids dressed as the Lorax got to meet Gov. Wolf — and make their point

The children wanted to call attention to climate change and environmental rights.

7 years ago

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