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Pa. GOP bid for Medicaid work requirements unlikely to withstand veto

House Republicans have managed to slide a piece of priority legislation through their chamber and on to Democratic Governor Tom Wolf's desk.

8 years ago

A woman passes crosses set up to honor those killed during the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Speak Easy
Policing
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The Second Amendment shouldn’t be king

As Monday mornings often go, I woke up after one too many "snoozes" of my alarm clock. Still half-asleep, I opened Facebook. Two words were everywhere: Las Vegas.

8 years ago

Rifles that have been handed in for refunds are pictured, Tuesday, April 22, 1997, as part of a federal government money-for guns scheme. (Rick Rycroft/AP Photo)
National Interest

Message from Australia: ‘We pray the U.S. will come to its senses’

Just for fun, or for sheer educational edification, let's see how a civilized people responds to a massacre.

8 years ago

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo)
StateImpact
Environment

Former DEP official tapped to lead EPA regional office

Trump intends to name former Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Southeast Regional Director Cosmo Servidio as head of EPA’s Region 3 office.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania's oddly-shaped 7th Congressional district is often cited as an extreme example of gerrymandering.(via govtrack.us)
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Pennsylvania

New gerrymandering suit challenges Pa. maps in federal court

Five Pennsylvania voters challenged the state's Congressional boundaries in federal court Monday, charging they're gerrymandered to favor Republicans.

8 years ago

W.D. Ehrhart teaches humanities at the Haverford School. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Vietnam vet turned activist reflects on war experience as a poet, writer

Former Marine Sgt. W.D.Ehrhart, who now teaches humanities, is a poet, writer, and Vietnam War scholar. He was featured prominently in the PBS documentary 'The Vietnam War'.

8 years ago

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Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., take a photo of the 21st Century Cures Act prior to a signing ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
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Murphy won’t seek reelection after abortion controversy

Republican Congressman Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania has announced plans to retire at the end of this term — amid tawdry revelations of an extramarital affair.

8 years ago

Jeannine Lisitski, executive director of Women Against Abuse, says women are not the only targets of abuse. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Philadelphia
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Drawing attention to domestic violence, activists offer support at Philly City Hall

An observance in connection with Domestic Violence Awareness Month brought people to City Hall in Philadelphia where they signed a pledge to fight for the victims.

8 years ago

Bill Clinton, olive suit, arm outstreched gesturing, black background
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International

On ‘Radio Times’: Clinton-era cut in the tax code contributes to Puerto Rico’s financial problems

How did Puerto Rico end up with more than $70 billion dollars of debt?

8 years ago

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson makes a statement at the State Department in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017.
National Interest

Rex Tillerson, whipped dog, grovels for the ‘moron’

The Secretary of State reportedly thinks the President is a "moron." And when asked point blank whether that press report is accurate, he did not deny using the word "moron."

8 years ago

President Donald Trump takes a walking tour to survey hurricane damage and recovery efforts in a neighborhood in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Puerto Rico’s financial problems

Guests: Jenna Johnson, Amilcar Antonio Barreto What did President Trump mean when he said that Puerto Rico has ...

Air Date: October 5, 2017

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Law
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Ending gerrymandering is fundamental, but Harrisburg doesn’t want to hear it

Fixing gerrymandering is one of the most pressing repairs we can apply to our faltering democracy, but leaders in our state government are all but refusing to discuss it.

8 years ago

Religious and civil rights leaders held a press conference to urge the state to address racial and gender disparities within state agencies (Zoë Read/WHYY)
Delaware
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Religious, civil rights leaders urge Delaware to address racial, gender disparities

A group of religious and civil rights leaders are calling on Delaware to enact change after a study showed significant racial and gender issues at the Dept. of Transportation.

8 years ago

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Environment
New Jersey

Christie commits $20 million more to preserving Barnegat Bay

Barnegat Bay in Ocean County will get $20 million worth of protection as Gov. Chris Christie sends New Jersey grants to local and county governments.

8 years ago

StateImpact
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Q&A: Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy discusses Pruitt, WOTUS, and Clean Power Plan

8 years ago

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