Politics & Policy
Pay raises, more staff, earmarks: Lawmakers propose ways to overhaul Congress
Lawmakers' proposals largely fell into two categories: the kind that would change the culture of Congress, and the kind that would change how laws are made.
7 years ago
This is what’s in N.J.’s landmark marijuana bill
The legislation is the first of its kind in the country and if it passes, could become a model for other states looking to legalize and set up a functioning cannabis economy.
7 years ago
Aviation safety: Boeing and the F.A.A.
We discuss the Ethiopian Airlines crash, Boeing's 737 Max airplanes, the Federal Aviation Administration's relationship with industry, and aviation safety.
Air Date: March 21, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Weighing options to fight opioid crisis, few U.S. lawmakers tout supervised injection site
With the DOJ trying to shut down Philly's supervised injection site before it opens, it seems unlikely even lawmakers who support the idea will provide help to make it happen.
7 years ago
Philly state Rep. wants to give voters power to oust indicted Councilman Henon
Should voters be able to remove elected officials, such as indicted Philly Councilman Bobby Henon? One state Rep. says yes.
7 years ago
Democratic socialist pulls lucky ballot position in Philly Council race
A 26-year-old democratic socialist drew the top ballot position in Philly’s Council race as candidates followed a time-honored tradition involving an old coffee can.
7 years ago
U.K.’s May asks a wary EU to delay Brexit until June 30
Exactly 1,000 days after Britain voted to leave the European Union, and nine days before it is scheduled to walk out the door, Prime Minister Theresa May hit the pause button.
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How internet ‘echo chambers’ lead to faster radicalization
This week Marketplace Tech is looking at how an online troll becomes a terrorist and how people are recruited and radicalized online through social media.
7 years ago
The Electoral College is trending. Guess why.
At least three Democratic presidential hopefuls — Elizabeth Warren, Beto O'Rourke, and Pete Buttigieg — are currently calling for the artifact's abolition.
7 years ago
The Poor People’s Campaign is back in Harrisburg with a long list of demands
The Poor People's Campaign, a loose coalition of political process reformers, social safety net supporters, racial justice advocates and many others made a stop in Harrisburg.
7 years ago
Shifting hopes as Republicans, Democrats wait for Mueller
Barring an eleventh-hour surprise, Trump and his allies are starting to see the investigation as something potentially very different: a political opportunity.
7 years ago
Delaware lawmakers move closer to ban sale of cigarettes to people under 21
The legislation also prohibits the sale of tobacco substitutes, such as e-cigarettes, to those under 21.
7 years ago
Alan Krueger, noted Princeton economist who served Obama, has died
The economist took his own life during the weekend, according to a separate statement from Krueger's family that the university released.
7 years ago
New Jersey becomes second state to ban cashless businesses
The law is an attempt to ensure that consumers without credit cards can participate in the economy.
7 years ago
Beto O’Rourke makes early impression in Pennsylvania visit
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke is making an early impression in Pennsylvania, a late-voting state that may yet play a role in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary.
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