Politics & Policy
Justin DiBerardinis runs for Philadelphia City Council on a good government platform
DiBerardinis’ policy platform calls for both government reform and progressive economic policies, packaged in what he describes as “a New Deal for Philadelphia.”
8 years ago
Elected officials to N.J. Transit: South Jersey deserves better
A New Jersey state senator and two assemblymen are demanding answers from NJ Transit about the ongoing closure of the Atlantic City Rail Line.
8 years ago
Andrew McCabe, ex-FBI Deputy, describes ‘remarkable’ number of Trump-Russia contacts
The former acting director of the bureau says he and Justice Department leaders were so rattled following the dismissal of James Comey they struggled with how to respond.
8 years ago
Trump will ‘protect’ emergency declaration if Congress disapproves, Miller says
A resolution of disapproval would let Congress overturn Trump's declaration and would likely pass in the Democratically controlled House of Representatives.
8 years ago
Pa. school threat system fields thousands of tips in first month
The program passed the Legislature with near unanimity last year, mandating it encompass all K-12 students in Pennsylvania.
8 years ago
A national emergency: Fealty to Trump or the Constitution?
We will soon learn whether he has fatally infuriated the Fellowship of the Furrowed Brow.
8 years ago
More than 300 chemical attacks launched during Syrian Civil War, study says
The report's authors attributed 2 percent of the chemical weapons attacks in Syria to the Islamic State.
8 years ago
Historically black colleges, universities get boost under measure sailing through Congress
Legislation to strengthen the partnership between historically black college and universities is on a fast track to become law.
8 years ago
Interior Dept.’s push to limit public records requests draws criticism
Public records requests to the office of the Secretary of the Interior have increased by over 200 percent since 2016. Critics say that proposed rule changes will limit access.
8 years ago
Uncertainty shadows Pennsylvania’s debate over nuclear power
Four decades after Three Mile Island's commercial nuclear power accident, financial rescues of nuclear power plants are stirring the highest levels of government.
8 years ago
U.S. masses aid along Venezuelan border as some humanitarian groups warn of risks
Some aid workers are being denounced as opposition activists and there are fears that all aid could be blocked. The situation could soon resemble a "medieval siege."
8 years ago
Iran pressures Europe to do more to save the nuclear deal
Angela Merkel's comments at the Munich Security Conference followed days of acrimony between the U.S. and Europe over Iran.
8 years ago
Finding younger farmers: Gov. Wolf proposes tax breaks, loans in new Pa. Farm Bill
The agriculture industry is facing a workforce shortage and Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration hopes to address it with the Pennsylvania Farm Bill.
8 years ago
Virginia Democrats now look to women of color for leadership
When you talk to Virginia Democrats these days, you hear a lot of words like "disappointing" and "frustrating."
8 years ago
Amazon decision a win for Democrats’ rising left wing
This is not the Democratic Party of yesteryear. Or even last year.
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