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Politics & Policy

Democrat Andy Kim speaks to campaign volunteers at a home in Brick, New Jersey on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. (Joe Hernandez/WHYY)
New Jersey
Politics

MacArthur, Kim make final pitches to South Jersey voters

The battle in N.J.’s 3rd Congressional District, which stretches across Burlington and Ocean counties, has been a close race with national implications.

7 years ago

Listen 1:52
Andy Toy, on behalf of United Voices of Philadelphia warms up the crowd before a candidate’s forum geared towards immigrant voters. (Laura Benshoff/WHYY)
Community Events
Elections
Immigration

After Trump-era rise in citizenship petitions, naturalized immigrants may be force at polls

Citizenship petitions spiked around Trump's election. Will naturalized immigrants be a midterm election force?

7 years ago

Listen 4:40
State Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Montgomery, during a campaign rally for Pennsylvania candidates in Philadelphia, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Dean is favored over Republican Dan David in the Democratic-leaning House seat centered on Montgomery County. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Elections

The state of swing races in Pennsylvania critical to control of the House

“Pennsylvania can play a pivotal role,” said Muhlenberg College political scientist Christopher Borick.

7 years ago

President Richard Nixon with Vice President Gerald Ford. Nixon resigned on Aug. 9, 1974, rather than face the prospect of impeachment over Watergate. (Historical/Corbis via Getty Images)
NPR
History

Long sealed, newly released Watergate ‘road map’ could guide Russia probe

Last week, one of the last remaining secrets from the Watergate scandal was finally revealed.

7 years ago

Mounted Border Patrol agents ride along a newly fortified border wall structure in Calexico, Calif. Funding for the border wall is one of a number of administration priorities that may face challenges if the Democrats flip the House. (Gregory Bull/AP)
NPR
Immigration

A Democratic wave in Congress could change immigration policy

With days to go before the midterm elections, President Trump has tried time and again to turn the nation's attention to immigration with headline-grabbing moves.

7 years ago

In late August following a prison lockdown, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections halted book donations from organizations as well as inmates’ families and friends Now, the DOC is letting book donation groups communicate with inmates, and family and friends can buy books directly through publishers. (StudioDin/BigStock)
Pennsylvania
Policing

After pushback, Pennsylvania changing approach to books in prisons

All the donated and purchased books will be searched for drugs before being delivered to inmates.

7 years ago

Laura Reisman-Dennis holds up a sign during the Women's March in Philadelphia Saturday morning. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Elections
Gender
National

Many women ran for office, will they win in record numbers?

Like most midterm elections, the 2018 campaign is also a referendum on the incumbent president.

7 years ago

Voters in Pennsylvania's primary election in 2012. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Elections
Philadelphia

Vote That Jawn: Promoting youth civic engagement from top to bottom

Only half of the millennials voted during the last national election. Vote That Jawn, an initiative built and promoted by young Philadelphians, wants to change that.

7 years ago

A Yemeni child suffering from malnutrition lies on a bed at a treatment center in a hospital in the capital, Sanaa. (Mohammed Huwais/Getty Images)
NPR
International
Military
Public Health

A call for a cease-fire in Yemen makes news. Its catastrophe doesn’t

Food security isn't the only pressing issue.

7 years ago

Joel Eduardo Espinar, (left), and his son, Jason, 11, wait at their chosen campsite in the main square of Tapanatepec, Mexico, on Oct. 28, 2018. His plan is to request asylum rather than cross the U.S. border illegally.
Home & Family
Immigration
International

‘We have to keep going:’ A day with the migrant caravan

"The only way to get ahead is to make sacrifices," said Joel Eduardo Espinar, on the 15th day of their journey.

7 years ago

Colleen Davis (D) is challenging incumbent Treasurer Ken Simpler (R). (Courtesy Davis, Simpler campaigns)
Delaware
Elections

Democrats eye treasurer’s race, hoping for statewide sweep in Del.

Democrats have never held all six state offices at the same time.

7 years ago

Radio Times
Elections
Philadelphia

Delaware Valley Election Day primer

Guests: Dave Davies, Holly Otterbein, Joe Hernandez Tuesday is Election Day, so we’re going to give our listene ...

Air Date: November 2, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
Democrat Kathy Jennings and Republican Bernard Pepukayi are running for Delaware attorney general. (Jennings photo:  courtesy Brad Glazier; Pepukayi photo courtesy TJ Healy/Healy Media Group)
Delaware
Elections
Law

Two candidates bring diverse experiences to Delaware attorney general race

Two candidates with diverse backgrounds are vying to become Delaware’s next attorney general on Tuesday. Attorney General Ma ...

7 years ago

President Donald Trump listens to then-Senate candidate and U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pa., speak during a rally, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Pennsylvania

Running hard, Barletta sticks with Trump

conversation with US Senate candidate Lou Barletta

7 years ago

New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District is up for grabs on Tuesday. Incumbent Republican Congressman Frank Lobiondo is not seeking reelection. (Google Maps)
New Jersey

New Jersey congressional district that voted for Trump likely to go Democratic

With Democrats hoping to take control of the House of Representatives this midterm election, one South Jersey district looks almost certa ...

7 years ago

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