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Latino Vote: Dispatches from the Battleground

Philly City Commissioners Al Schmidt and Lisa Deeley speak to the media as election workers process ballots at the Pa. Convention Center on Election Day 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Republican Philly commissioner to Trump: Your personal attacks are a distraction

“One thing I can’t comprehend is how hungry people are to consume lies,” City Commissioner Al Schmidt told CNN.

5 years ago

A sign hangs in front of an American flag, as a handful of supporters of President Donald Trump continue to protest outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Courts & Law

Few legal wins so far as Trump team hunts for proof of fraud

In court, Trump's lawyers must walk a precarious line between advocating for their client and upholding their professional oath.

5 years ago

In this photo illustration the US President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden are seen during the final presidential debate displayed on a screen of a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Conchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Community

The census is not over: What’s ahead during the Biden transition

Some major final steps for the 2020 census are set to take place during the transition from President Trump to President-elect Joe Biden.

5 years ago

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska
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Politics & Policy

With Alaska GOP victory, balance of power in Senate to be decided in Georgia

The heated battle over Georgia's Senate seats has become entwined with President Trump's ongoing battle to contest the outcome of the election.

5 years ago

A committeeperson in Philadelphia created a meme Instagram account to get the message across. (Instagram / @nakedballot)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Good job, Philly: Only 1% of city mail ballots were ‘naked’

Election officials worried the rule would disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters.

5 years ago

A worker processes mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

Georgia audit to trigger hand recount of presidential vote

After results from the hand recount are certified, the losing campaign can then request another recount, which will be performed by machine, Raffensperger said.

5 years ago

Republican Sen. Susan Collins delivers election night remarks to supporters and staff
NPR
Politics & Policy

The 2020 election was a good one for Republicans not named Trump

It wasn't expected to be this way. Democrats had put lots of Senate races in play, ones not expected to go their way at the beginning of the 2020 cycle.

5 years ago

Rev. Fritz Fowler (center) marries Ted Sayland (left) and Rusty McCarty (right) in 2018. (Courtesy of Abigail Townsend Photography)
Courts & Law

LGBTQ community relieved at Biden win, but worry SCOTUS could jeopardize rights

While members of the LGBTQ community are relieved at Joe Biden’s win, there’s still concern the new-look Supreme Court could threaten their rights.

5 years ago

Listen 2:19
Protesters march from the scene of Walter Wallace Jr.’s killing to Malcolm X Park. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

West Philly voters want Biden to deliver on police reform, education and an ‘even’ playing field

We talked to West Philadelphia voters about their White House wish list under a Biden-Harris administration.

5 years ago

A woman wears a Trump flag as a cape as supporters of President Donald Trump protest outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where vote counting continues, in Philadelphia, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, two days after the 2020 election was called for Democrat Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Politics & Policy

Tally may bring challenges under Pennsylvania recount rules

There is no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, and no state or county election official has reported fraud or any other problem with the accuracy of the count.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden stands on stage with his wife, Jill Biden, on Saturday in Wilmington, Del. (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)
NPR
Education

What a Biden presidency could mean for education

As the new president sets his priorities, will having an educator as first lady help schools and colleges get what they hope for?

5 years ago

Joseph Torsella lost reelection for Pa. Treasurer. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Torsella concedes Treasury race in another blow for Pa. Democrats

Democratic incumbent treasurer Joe Torsella has conceded his seat to Republican candidate Stacy Garrity — an upsetting loss for Democrats.

5 years ago

New Jersey 3rd Congressional candidate Andy Kim speaks to supporters at the Westin in Mount Laurel in November 2018
Politics & Policy

Richter concedes; Kim claims reelection victory

Nearly a week after the race was called for the Democratic incumbent, Republican David Richter concedes.

5 years ago

Zoe Grobman, left, and Olivia Ottone journeyed from West Philadelphia to see Four Seasons Total Landscaping Tuesday morning. (Emily Rizzo for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘Lawn and Order’: Four Seasons markets merch across party lines

Its internet savvy is paying off: On Tuesday, the company posted on Facebook that it was suspending sales of most of its items due to lack of stock.

5 years ago

Listen 2:37
(Courtesy of Jeff Lyons)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

‘Fraud Street Run’ to Four Seasons Total Landscaping raises thousands for Philabundance

“We’re just doing our Philly thing,” said creator Jeff Lyons.

5 years ago

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