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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Elections

Protesters demonstrate against then President-elect Donald Trump outside the State Capitol building in Carson City, Nev., in December 2016 while Nevada's six Democratic presidential electors inside cast their official Electoral College ballots for Hillary Clinton.
(Scott Sonner/AP)
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Politics & Policy

Nevada poised to become 15th state to ditch Electoral College

With a state Senate vote Tuesday, Nevada is close to becoming the latest state to sidestep the Electoral College when it comes to electing presidents.

6 years ago

Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone lost her bid for re-election in the Tuesday Democratic primary. (Courtesy of Chester County)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Chester County commissioner loses primary battle

Three-term Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, president of a statewide association of county commissioners, was ousted by voters in Tuesday’s primary.

6 years ago

Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

‘Local elections matter’: Voter turnout wows Philly in 2019 primary

Almost a quarter of the city voted, despite lack of top-ticket battles.

6 years ago

Lauren Vidas challenged incumbent Councilman Kenyatta Johnson in Philadelphia's 2nd District. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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In race spotlighting South Philly gentrification, Kenyatta Johnson wins

Both Vidas and Johnson also explicitly campaigned on the issue of housing costs, councilmanic prerogative, and other land use issues.

6 years ago

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Philadelphia City Hall (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

New faces set to join Philly City Council as Democratic machine takes at-large races

The party’s endorsed candidates beat out a huge field of contenders.

6 years ago

Robin Richardson cheers during an election party held at Reclaim Philadelphia and 215 People's Alliance headquarters on election night. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia’s Democratic Party shows it still has some punch in 2019 primary

Philadelphia’s Democratic party showed some life in battles with progressive activists in the 2019 primary.

6 years ago

Longtime Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell lost her seat to Jamie Gauthier. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
PlanPhilly

How Jamie Gauthier toppled a West Philadelphia dynasty

Political newcomer Jamie Gauthier opened a new chapter for West Philadelphia on Tuesday with a commanding primary win over longtime Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell.

6 years ago

Jamie Gauthier of the Fairmount Park Conservancy says this year's colorful pop-up at Eakins Oval is full of data collection technology that will will help the conservancy know how people are using parks. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

District Council primary: West Philly stunner, Kensington nailbiter, South Philly slam

Looks like newcomer Jamie Gauthier upset powerful six-term Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.

6 years ago

Rochelle Bilal is a candidate for Philadelphia sheriff. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly sheriff upset: Rochelle Bilal apparent winner over embattled Jewell Williams

With sexual harassment allegations dogging the incumbent, the department looks set to get its first-ever woman leader.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney at City Council. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly Mayor Jim Kenney wins Democratic primary

Soda tax backlash wasn’t enough to lift challengers over the incumbent, who’ll likely coast to a second term.

6 years ago

(Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

2019 Pennsylvania primary election results

Here are the latest results from primary night in Pennsylvania.

6 years ago

Montgomery County voters will using a new voting system this year. Paper ballots will be filled out and then fed into a scanning machine where they will be read and stored. (Courtesy of Montgomery County administrative office)
Politics & Policy

‘Like taking a test,’ some Pa. voters move to paper with new voting machines

Several Pennsylvania counties debuted new voting machines Tuesday as part of a statewide upgrade stemming from a lawsuit settlement and mandate from Gov. Tom Wolf.

6 years ago

Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Election fraud central? Half of complaints hail from Philly’s 7th District, DA says

Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, who is facing challenger Angel Cruz, alleged widespread tampering in her last election.

6 years ago

Philadelphians come out for early morning voting in the 2019 primary election in Fishtown (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philly primary voters head to polls for key City Council seats, Dem. candidate for mayor

Polls for the 2019 primary election open at 7 a.m. in the Philadelphia region as residents gear up to vote on a number of key offices and ballot amendments.

6 years ago

Ward leaders line up for their checks at Democratic City Committee headquarters. (Dave Davies/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Philly Democratic machine, progressives battle in primary Tuesday

Philadelphia progressive organizations are mounting a field effort they expect to compete with the Democratic ward organization in Tuesday’s primary election.

6 years ago

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