Politics & Policy
Looking to grant clemency to more prisoners, White House asks advocates for names
The outreach came in the wake of the president's recent spate of pardons and commutations, most of which were granted to public figures or those who received media attention.
8 years ago
Pew study finds Philadelphia hiring practices could be better
City's antiquated rules limit opportunities, especially for minority candidates, Pew analysis finds
8 years ago
Tired of ‘timid’ responses, anti-gerrymandering group occupies Wolf’s office
A group of frustrated activists spent Tuesday afternoon holding a sit-in at the reception room outside Gov. Tom Wolf’s office
8 years ago
Which state has the most restrictive abortion laws in Philadelphia region?
U.S. Supreme Court strikes California law mandating pregnancy counselors post notices about abortion rights and access.
8 years ago
Task force wants mediation to prevent evictions in Philadelphia
The goal is to significantly cut down on the annual rate of 24,000 evictions in the city
8 years ago
Republican congressman: Pruitt should quit after trying to block PFAS study
Fitzpatrick: '...way too much smoke' surrounding EPA chief.
8 years ago
Guests: Elizabeth Dwoskin, Lawrence Norden, Eugene DePasquale We’re going to discuss three different stories re ...
Air Date: June 26, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56If Trump’s critics don’t mind their manners, some bad things could happen!
The Red Hen restaurant incident has already spun through umpteen news cycles, so I need not recap in detail the proprietor’s polite ...
8 years ago
Lawmakers depart Harrisburg, leaving redistricting reform hanging
After a final Monday session to tie up loose ends, the state House of ...
8 years ago
Joining together to help Pennsylvania grow
This isn’t a political fight. It’s not a partisan struggle. It’s not about political victories or punishment. It’s about opportunity.
8 years ago
Murphy says he cannot sign legislators’ $36.5B budget
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he cannot sign the Legislature's $36.5 billion budget because it relies on what he calls unsustainable revenue.
8 years ago
‘Women were lying dead, men…’ Migrants expelled in Sahara
In the Sahara, Algeria has abandoned more than 13,000 people in the past 14 months, stranding them without food or water, forcing them to walk in the deadly heat.
8 years ago
Pentagon will build 2 more temporary camps to house migrants, Mattis says
The defense chief did not give details about the locations of the bases that would contain the camps.
8 years ago
Casualty of trade tensions: Harley-Davidson shifting more production overseas
Harley-Davidson says it plans to move production of motorcycles it sells in Europe overseas in response to growing trade friction between the United States and Europe.
8 years ago
Trump’s midterm election strategy: Bash immigrants and the rule of law
It’s no mystery why Trump has spent the last two weeks banging away 24/7 about the border. He knows that his fans are stoked by fea ...
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