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Donald Trump Jr. is shown in an appearance on Sean Hannity's Fox News Channel television program in July.
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Republicans decide that sex harassment is very, very bad

Wow. Isn’t it amazing how the GOP and Donald Trump Jr. are suddenly rocking the sexual harassment issue, now that Harvey Weinstein has been outed as a serial pig?

8 years ago

Dave Davies: Off Mic
Pennsylvania

Pa. congressional candidate has a story to tell

First-time congressional candidate Paul Perry needs something to stand out in a crowded field, and his campaign video is pretty distinctive.

8 years ago

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Medicine

U.S. could cut payments to hospitals treating uninsured patients

Hospitals treating poor populations could be seeing cuts to subsidies in 2017.

8 years ago

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
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New Jersey bolsters safeguards for developmentally disabled

A measure signed into law by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie strengthens protections for those with developmental disabilities.

8 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg
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On ‘Radio Times’: ‘Facebook has taken over news distribution’

The 2016 election proved that Facebook is now a juggernaut of news distribution, both real and fake.

8 years ago

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A woman stands, hands folded in front of her
Immigration

After ICE arrests her husband, Philly woman wonders why she was left behind

In the early morning hours of May 11, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents waited outside Juana's home in North Philadelphia.

8 years ago

(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Radio Times
Technology

Social media’s unintended consequences

Guests: Alexis Madrigal, April Glaser, Alexandra Petri As the probe into Russian election meddling continues, we ...

Air Date: October 6, 2017

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two clean harbor cleanup boats work in a waterway alongside an industrial refinery, smoke stacks in the background
Environment
New Jersey

N.J. voters to consider dedicating money from environmental damage awards

New Jersey will ask voters next month to weigh in on how to use the money from environmental damage awards.

8 years ago

Inside the Pennsylvania state capitol building (AP Photo)
Economy
Insurance
Pennsylvania

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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Social Justice

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)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
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)
Keystone Crossroads
National

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

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