Politics & Policy
The ten stupidest comments of the week
Today, let's list the latest stupid remarks that epitomize what life is like in blighted Trumplandia.
6 years ago
Why this Philly women’s advocate is taking on 10-term congressman and power broker Bob Brady
'My goal in life is to make sure we give the tools and the pathway for people to direct their own destiny,' says U.S. House candidate Nina Ahmad.
6 years ago
Listen 4:28Ads target Philly-area federal lawmakers on taxes, health care
Ads by unions and progressive groups are targeting three Philadelphia-area congressmen, urging them to reject the GOP tax plan and preserve the health care mandate.
6 years ago
PPA, Fenerty blasted in state audit accusing agency of cheating Philly schools
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale released two scathing audits looking into the authority's operations and policies.
6 years ago
Listen 2:09House passes bill to allow ‘concealed carry’ across state lines
The House approved a bill on Wednesday that would ease legal restrictions for carrying concealed firearms across state lines – a move pushed by the National Rifle Association.
6 years ago
Watch: Sen. Al Franken announces he will resign
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., says he will be resigning from the Senate amid multiple accusations of sexual misconduct.
6 years ago
Democrats ditch Franken for the moral high ground
Democrats have sacrificed Franken for moral and political reasons; the moral reasons strike me as sound; the political calculations, somewhat less so.
6 years ago
WATCH: FBI Director Wray testifies before House Judiciary Committee
FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee, where he's expected to face a grilling about the Russia investigation.
6 years ago
200 municipalities opt out of Pa. gambling expansion
Municipalities have until January to decide whether they want to play host to a mini-casino, and more are expected to opt out this month.
6 years ago
Religious leaders divided over Trump’s Jerusalem decision
President Trump's declaration that Jerusalem is Israel's capital brought quick and sharply differing reactions from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim leaders.
6 years ago
With N.J. unfunded pension liability at $90B, panel advises cutting health benefits
A commission recommends reductions in public employee health benefits, then applying those savings to pension payments.
6 years ago
House passes bill to allow ‘concealed carry’ across state lines
The move, pushed by the National Rifle Association, comes just weeks after mass shootings in Las Vegas and Texas.
6 years ago
Day three of Pa. gerrymandering trial brings insights to legislative process, but secrecy remains
On day three of the federal trial, key Republican staffers testified that partisan data was used during the 2011 redistricting process.
6 years ago
Tirade over touch on the arm in Pa. Capitol continues for second day
6 years ago