Politics & Policy
Trump, racism, polarization: As Florida goes, so goes the nation
Pay close attention to the Florida gubernatorial race, because it is a proxy for our nationally polarized political climate.
7 years ago
Trump says he’s reducing Central American aid over migrants
President Trump said Monday the U.S. would begin "cutting off, or substantially reducing" aid to three Central American nations over a migrant caravan heading to the U.S.
7 years ago
DEP turns down plan for massive development in Pinelands
‘The struggle is not over,’ cautions one opponent of project for commercial space and thousands of houses in Barnegat Bay watershed
7 years ago
Lehigh Valley congressional race in play for control of the House
Three candidates, Democrat Susan Wild, Republican Marty Nothstein, and Libertarian Tim Silfies are contending for the open seat.
7 years ago
Listen 4:52As border restrictions tighten, some experts see migrant caravans growing in size
As border restrictions have tightened, the journey for migrants has become more expensive and dangerous, increasing incidences of extortion and trafficking.
7 years ago
U.S. to end Cold War-era nuclear arms treaty with Russia, Trump says
President Trump said the U.S. will withdraw from a decades-old treaty with Russia that eliminated a class of nuclear weapons after he accused Russia of violating the treaty.
7 years ago
Philadelphia wins major grant for environmental work
Christine Knapp, the city's director of sustainability, says the goal is to work over a short time frame to come up with workable ideas.
7 years ago
Hugin’s past as pharma CEO motivates cancer survivor to form super PAC against him
So far, P4ADAction has spent $3.3 million on the NJ senate race, the second most of any super-PAC in the race.
7 years ago
Casey and Barletta debate pre-existing conditions, climate change response
In a TV debate, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta sparred over health care, climate change and the economy. But they didn’t completely disagree on everything.
7 years ago
Updated book donation policy for Pa. prisons is met with skepticism
The updated donation policy would have inmates request books by genre.
7 years ago
World reacts with skepticism to Saudi confirmation of Jamal Khashoggi’s death
Lawmakers and world leaders reacted with skepticism following the Saudi government's confirmation Friday evening (ET) of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death.
7 years ago
Democratic Socialists are coming to Harrisburg. What does it mean for environmental policies?
Candidates are calling for more regulations, and a severance tax in Harrisburg
7 years ago
In Pennsylvania’s lopsided gubernatorial race, a study in contrasts
With under a month until the general election, Democratic Governor Tom Wolf and his Republican challenger Scott Wagner appear to be locked in an uneven contest.
7 years ago
“I’m not sure you’re capable of taking that class,” said my high school English teacher. She was a middle-aged white woman. I ha ...
7 years ago
In Bucks County debate, Fitzpatrick and Wallace spar over who’s the real centrist
The two candidates in the nationally watched congressional race in Bucks County met for a sharply contested and substantive debate Friday ...
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