
Elections
Nation’s largest business lobby backs vulnerable Democrats for reelection
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed 30 House Democrats for reelection, the highest number of Democrats to earn the business lobby's support in at least a decade.
4 years ago
Underwater and on fire: US climate change magnifies extremes
While climate change is a factor, researchers say what’s happening is more extreme than climate models predict and there must be another natural weather phenomenon at work.
4 years ago
Sources: Trump considers Barrett, Lagoa, Thapar for Supreme Court spot
Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit is seen as the front-runner after having previously been a finalist for a nomination.
4 years ago
Trump to Senate: Vote ‘without delay’ on his high court pick
The White House was making preparations to select a nominee for the seat held by Ginsburg, who spent her final years on the bench as the leader of the court’s liberal wing.
4 years ago
Trump’s Supreme Court pick will likely be introduced with fanfare
The process is shrouded in secrecy, but the president's flair for the dramatic has introduced a sense of showmanship to the highly choreographed roll out.
4 years ago
Philly to open 17 one-stop shops to make early voting easy and safe
At the satellite offices, you’ll be able to register, request a ballot, fill it out and securely return it all in one visit.
4 years ago
Justice Ginsburg’s death sets up political battle in the Senate
The justice's demise gives Republicans the chance to tighten their grip on the court. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will be at the center of that battle.
4 years ago
Are Philadelphians inspired by Biden? The answer could help decide who wins Pa.
Philadelphia is safe territory for Democrats. But the margin by which Joe Biden wins the city could make a significant difference in a close election.
4 years ago
What I learned when Kamala Harris came to my block
Columnist Solomon Jones shares his thoughts on what it will take for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to win the 2020 election.
4 years ago
Debunking deepfakes, disinformation and conspiracy theories
Why do people believe conspiracy theories and misinformation? What threat do they pose to our democracy?
Air Date: September 18, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Voting victories for Democrats in Pa. might have closed the door on more election reform
Election boards want to start processing mail-in ballots before Election Day, but such a move would require cooperation between the Democratic governor and Republican leaders.
4 years ago
Kamala Harris makes the case for Biden to Philly’s Black residents
Democrats know they’ll win Philly in November. But their margins could determine who wins Pa., and the Biden campaign is trying to shore them up.
4 years ago
At drive-in town hall, Biden vows not to downplay US threats
For the first time since winning the nomination, Biden was to face live, unscripted questions from voters, with the coronavirus pandemic responsible for the unusual format.
4 years ago
U.S. judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail
The judge noted after a hearing that Trump had repeatedly attacked voting by mail by making unfounded claims that it is rife with fraud.
4 years ago
Mail ballots in PA cleared for print after state court boots Green Party candidates
Philly voters could receive their mail-in ballots within 8 to 10 days.
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