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These Philly poll workers love being a crucial part of democracy
What drives them to show up year after year? It’s not the money.
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Oz, Fetterman both target Philly suburbs in key Pa. Senate race
With the fall campaign election season kicking into high gear, Fetterman and his Republican rival, Dr. Mehmet Oz, are making a beeline for Philly's heavily populated suburbs.
2 years ago
Philly City Council at-large seats will be filled by special election in November
Last week, just two vacancies on council were scheduled to be filled by special election. Now, all four open spots will be voted on in November.
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Earn $200 for a day’s work and help make sure democracy functions.
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Philly’s voting machines faced major scrutiny in 2020. Where do things stand now?
The ExpressVote XL, which got mired in bad press after its debut, has worked smoothly in Philadelphia for three elections since.
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Efforts to ban, restrict LGBTQ curriculum in Pa. schools hinge on who becomes the next governor
The proposed legislation would ban classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through fifth grade, claiming it’s not “age appropriate."
2 years ago
Judge says Delaware vote-by-mail law is unconstitutional
The judge ruled that the law violates a provision in Delaware’s constitution that spells out the circumstances under which a person is allowed to cast an absentee ballot.
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The baseless election fraud claims are requiring Pennsylvania to retain more lawyers — subsequently exhausting much needed resources and costing taxpayers millions.
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Fetterman, Oz agree to Oct. 25 debate, but feud over terms
The debate, coming two weeks before the general election, follows weeks of cajoling by Oz.
2 years ago
Primary voters send two prominent Delaware lawmakers into involuntary retirement
Colin Bonini had been in the state Senate since 1995 and was the GOP’s nominee for governor in 2016. Larry Mitchell was a 16-year veteran and House Majority Whip.
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‘A theft of taxpayer resources’: Delco still paying to fend off election fraud lawsuits from 2020
In Pennsylvania, Delaware County is 15-0 fighting off election-related lawsuits from 2020 — some of which are still active. All of that winning has come at a cost.
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Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on LGBTQ rights
The top two candidates for Pennsylvania governor have extremely different views on LGBTQ discrimination protections, inclusive curriculum, and same-sex marriage.
2 years ago
The facts about the animal abuse allegations surrounding Senate candidate Mehmet Oz
A 2004 USDA settlement with Columbia University describes inhumane treatment of puppies that were part of an Oz-led study.
2 years ago
Sentencing reform, or getting tough on crime? Oz and Fetterman on criminal justice
John Fetterman wants sentencing reform and second chances. Oz opposes attempts to reduce incarceration, and believes it leads to crime.
2 years ago
Convicted Delaware auditor McGuiness trounced by newcomer York in Democratic primary
McGuiness, who faces sentencing and removal from office for official misconduct and conflict of interest, lost to York, a lawyer and first-time candidate.
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