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President Donald Trump is shown in the Oval Office of the White House.
National Interest
National

Trump's press-bashing bluster is pure Shakespeare

It's truly a different world now for the man-child who finds himself in the White House stewing over press coverage that he is powerless to control.

8 years ago

A row of suburban townhomes; vinyl siding, shrubs, and blue skies
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Seeking to bolster affordable housing in N.J., group calls for $600 million in tax credits

The philanthropic group Fund for New Jersey is offering recommendations to help those struggling with high housing costs.

8 years ago

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Van Jones’ “Beyond The Messy Truth”

VAN JONES, CNN political contributor, host and longtime social activist, has been ...

Air Date: October 12, 2017

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President Donald Trump speaks about tax reform during an event at the Harrisburg International Airport, Wednesday Oct. 11, 2017, in Middletown, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Pennsylvania

Trump turns back to tax overhaul; pitch aimed at truckers

President Donald Trump pitched his tax plan as a boost for truckers at an event Wednesday in Pennsylvania

8 years ago

Appearing separately both candidates answered reporters' questions after the debate. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New Jersey

Analysis of the N.J. gubernatorial debate

The two candidates running to replace Gov. Chris Christie debated face to face for the first time last night.

8 years ago

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Delaware County council candidate Kevin Madden (left) was one of two Democrats to win seats on the five-member board, while the bid of Republican candidate Dave White (right) fell short. (Dave Davies/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Pennsylvania

Democrats challenge longstanding GOP control in Delco race

In Delaware County, Democrats hope to topple the Republican machine that's ruled the county for decades.

8 years ago

Democratic nominee Phil Murphy (left) listens as Republican nominee Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno (right) answers a question during a gubernatorial debate at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Newark, N.J.
New Jersey

Voting Block N.J.: In gubernatorial debate, Paulsboro residents see politics as usual

Residents of Paulsboro, New Jersey, walk away disappointed after first debate in governor's race.

8 years ago

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Business
Economic Development
Economy

In Seattle, Amazon is a low-key presence and a powerful influence

In Seattle, Amazon's growth has helped create an affordability crisis and local politicians are exploring new solutions. The company has a hand in that process.

8 years ago

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Members of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the national anthem as others stand prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz.
Speak Easy
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Americans must decide who we stand with and what we kneel for

Does standing up for racial justice, economic equity, compassion, or truth demand, at crucial moments, that we plant one shoe on the earth and lower the other knee?

8 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads
Government Accountability
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Lawmakers push bump stock ban; gun control groups say ‘do more’

Bump stocks are currently legal — even though automatic weapons are only legal with a special license.

8 years ago

Tom Wolf, profile
Keystone Crossroads
Economy
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Wolf says Treasury will loan money; Treasury says not so fast

Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Treasury is loaning money to cover short-term expenses — including upcoming payments to public schools. That was news to the Treasurer.

8 years ago

Budget Director Mick Mulvaney holds up a copy of President Donald Trump's proposed fiscal 2018 federal budget. His $4.1 trillion plan for the budget year beginning Oct. 1 generally proposes deep cuts in safety net programs, including Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
National Interest
Economy
Kids
Public Health

Dysfunctional Republicans CHIP away at kids’ health care

Amidst his latest tweets, how many times has Trump worked his thumbs into a rage about the cancellation of the federal health insurance program that covers nine million kids?

8 years ago

Radio Times
Books

E.J. Dionne and Norman Ornstein’s “One Nation After Trump”

E.J. DIONNE JR. and ...

Air Date: October 11, 2017

Listen 48:58
Democratic nominee Phil Murphy, left, and Republican nominee Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, right, participates in a gubernatorial debate at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, Pool)
New Jersey

Murphy, Guadagno face off in N.J.’s first gubernatorial debate

Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno sparred over property taxes and campaign donations in the first debate.

8 years ago

Sen. Bob Corker is shown talking to reporters in 2013
National Interest

Uncorked senator versus unhinged president

Never before has a prominent Republican with foreign policy oversight declared that a Republican president threatens the peace because he has the temperament of a toddler.

8 years ago

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