Elections
Science on the ballot: Coronavirus brings culture and expertise to 2020 election
It now seems apparent that COVID-19 will dominate American life for months to come, quite possibly through the national election in November.
6 years ago
‘Infection-protection’ kits promise safer voting in PA as mail-in ballots surge
There could be half the regular number of polling places open on June 2.
6 years ago
A website about the U.S. electricity grid offers a mesmerizing way to pass the time productively
While millions of Americans hunker down, work from home, and try to stay busy and entertained amid a pandemic, much of our infrastructure hums along as normal, unseen and unap
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The pandemic campaign: An unexpected challenge, and a mixed blessing for Pa. political underdogs
People running for office during the pandemic are facing an unprecedented set of challenges. But underdogs in Pennsylvania note, the extra time to campaign is a boon.
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Warren becomes latest ex-presidential rival to back Biden
Elizabeth Warren endorsed Joe Biden on Wednesday and became the latest of the former vice president’s onetime White House rivals to back him
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Mail-in, absentee ballot applications surge for Pa. June primary
The Department of State said 89,000 absentee ballot requests have already been processed, with the June 2 primary still seven weeks away.
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Obama endorses Biden, says former VP has ‘qualities we need’
That would give the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the party’s biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures.
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Bernie Sanders endorses former Democratic rival Joe Biden for president
Bernie Sanders endorses former Democratic rival Joe Biden for president.
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This week: PA schools announce closures through the academic year, Philadelphia budet cuts due to pandemic, changes to the NJ primary election.
Air Date: April 13, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Bernie Sanders suspends his campaign
Marty and her guests reflect on Sanders' 2020 presidential run, and look ahead to the Biden vs. Trump general election.
Air Date: April 9, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Sanders is out of the presidential race, but Pa. supporters say they’ll carry on his mission
A small group of Pa. elected officials endorsed Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. Now that it’s over, they say they’re still committed to its goals.
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Bernie Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee
The Vermont senator’s announcement makes Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in November.
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Philly’s pandemic politics: Zoom town halls, coronavirus policies and comforting lonely people
Candidates are also pushing for mail-in voting ahead of the June 2 primary.
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Safeguarding elections in a pandemic
We examine the steps states and the federal government are taking to ensure safe and secure elections as the coronavirus continues to spread.
Air Date: March 27, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 46:56Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to delay primary election
Pennsylvania lawmakers voted Wednesday to delay the state's primary election by five weeks to June 2, potentially past the spike of the state's spreading coronavirus cases.
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