
Politics & Policy
Melania Trump hospitalized for kidney condition
The White House said Monday that Melania Trump was hospitalized after undergoing a procedure to treat a benign kidney condition.
7 years ago
Care to guess why the Trumpists hate John McCain?
When the news leaked on Thursday that a Trump aide had despicably dissed John McCain (he "doesn't matter, he's dying anyway"), it triggered a firestorm that's still burning.
7 years ago
A primer on the ‘weirdest elected position in Philadelphia’
Being a committee person is the easiest way to be part of the political system and to initiate some sort of change — in your division, your ward, or even more widely.
7 years ago
52 Palestinian protesters killed, Gaza officials say, as U.S. opens Jerusalem embassy
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are protesting the opening of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, and Israeli army forces have killed 25 protesters
7 years ago
Congressional hopefuls troll for votes on final weekend of campaign
Congressional hopefuls canvass, and we survey the races
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In ‘unprecedented’ Lt. Gov. race, Stack reckons with a crowded field
Of all the crowded races in Tuesday's primary election, perhaps none is odder than the one for lieutenant governor.
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On primary day, Republicans and Democrats agree new congressional map may cause confusion
Both Republicans and Democrats expect some party members to show up to the polls on Tuesday and be surprised to learn that their congressional district has changed.
7 years ago
Listen 03:1870 Muslim clerics issue fatwa against violence and terrorism
It is not uncommon for Islamic clerics to issue such fatwas. In January, more than 1,800 clerics in Pakistan declared a directive that forbade suicide bombings.
7 years ago
North Korea announces plans to dismantle nuclear test site
The dismantling ceremony is planned for just under three weeks before June 12, the date President Trump is scheduled to meet with Kim Jong Un in Singapore.
7 years ago
Climate change, pipelines, severance tax: Where the GOP gubernatorial candidates stand
Pittsburgh attorney Laura Ellsworth, Pittsburgh businessman Paul Mango, and state Sen. Scott Wagner (R-York County) are running for the Republican nomination.
7 years ago
Sanders backs Lazer in 5th District congressional race
Bernie Sanders endorsed Rich Lazer in the 5th Congressional District Democratic primary.
7 years ago
Sept. 11 architect wants to tell senators about torture but says Haspel classified it
Many senators believe she did not oppose torture strongly enough, and they pressed her on what her role was in the CIA's interrogation program.
7 years ago
Murphy plan to tap into N.J. affordable housing fund breaks campaign promise
Governor's budget plan proposes taking $59 million from the fund for housing-related programs.
7 years ago
Were Trump lawyer Cohen’s actions legal?
As with most Trump-related controversies, it leaves questions.
7 years ago
The liberation of Charlie Dent, a refugee from Trump toxicity
On his final weekday as a Republican member of Congress, Charlie Dent was in Philadelphia.
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