Elections
Philly election officials said a contract barred them from releasing transcripts. It didn’t.
Philadelphia’s City Commissioners haven’t been releasing transcriptions of their meetings, saying a contract with their stenographer prevents it. Turns out, it doesn’t.
4 years ago
Whistleblower’s claims on Russian interference fits pattern
Trump’s resistance to embracing the gravity of Russian interference may leave the U.S. vulnerable ahead of an election that officials say is again being targeted by Russia.
4 years ago
Pa. lawmakers take record before voters under new election rules
With less than two months to go, homebound voters may soon find candidates at their doorstep.
4 years ago
Twitter and Facebook flag Trump’s mail-in voting post for platform violations
The post encourages voters to go to their polling place in person to check that their mail-in ballot was counted, which election officials say is unnecessary.
4 years ago
N.J. voters weigh putting pot legalization in constitution
In addition to voting for president, U.S. Senate and House, New Jerseyans will also decide whether to amend the state constitution to permit those 21 and up to use marijuana.
4 years ago
Biden audio first shared by ‘Russian agent’ thrives online
The audio’s proliferation on social media shows how foreign operations aimed at influencing the U.S. election are still easily reaching Americans.
4 years ago
Russian, Ukrainian lawmaker accused of election interference
The plot calls to mind the foreign influence in 2016 described by Robert Mueller, who charged Russian nationals with stirring up discord on divisive social issues.
4 years ago
Trump’s attacks put military In ‘presidential campaign minefield’
Eliot Cohen, a military expert at Johns Hopkins, could not recall such a character attack on top military leaders by a commander in chief.
4 years ago
Postal Service, under political spotlight, preps for surge in election mail
President Trump’s attacks on mail voting and changes by the postmaster general have undermined some confidence in the system — but experts say the USPS can handle the job.
4 years ago
Voting and our election process is under threat from political attacks and the confusion caused by the pandemic. We discuss ways to secure voting and a fair election.
Air Date: September 10, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:48Whistleblower alleges DHS told him to stop reporting on Russia threat
The whistleblower says there were multiple meetings this summer about downplaying the domestic threat posed by white supremacists, and focusing more on militant leftists.
4 years ago
Petition drive for nonpartisan Camden elections falls short; activists mull their options
Camden’s clerk told activists they were only 151 signatures short of getting their question on the ballot. Then, Camden City Council delivered the final blow.
4 years ago
Trump releases list of 20 new possible Supreme Court picks
The list includes a trio of conservative Republican senators: Ted Cruz of Texas, Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Josh Hawley of Missouri — all potential 2024 Republican candidates.
4 years ago
Trump, Republicans raise $210 million in August — far behind Democrats’ haul
President Trump and Republicans could've set a one-month fundraising record — had their Democratic counterparts not hauled in some $150 million more.
4 years ago
Report: Postal Service changes delay prescription drugs
The report contradicts public claims by Louis DeJoy that the recent moves he imposed “should not have impacted anybody.
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