Elections
Sample ballots show cracks in Philly’s still-powerful Democratic machine
Campaigns continue to pay big money to ensure their candidate’s names are on as many ballots as possible.
6 years ago
The misogyny factor: Are we still ‘not ready’ for a female president?
Warren is running one of the most substantive campaigns in memory. Her detailed policy prescriptions are well-articulated in everyday language.
6 years ago
Pa. senate Republicans still don’t want to fund Wolf’s voting machine upgrades
Many of Pennsylvania's voting machines only record votes electronically.
6 years ago
American democracy has always had a difficult relationship with the truth, according to University of Pennsylvania history professor, Sophia Rosenfeld.
Air Date: June 12, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Democrats debate impeachment and ramp up oversight
We discuss the Mueller report hearings, the House vote to hold Don McGahn and AG Barr in contempt of Congress, and the pros and cons of beginning impeachment inquiries.
Air Date: June 11, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:15What drives low voter turnout in Philly’s hard-hit neighborhoods?
In the municipal primary last month, the Philadelphia neighborhood with one of the most hotly contested races saw the second-lowest turnout in the entire city.
7 years ago
Few surprises in N.J. primary election. Analysts say general will be more of the same
A Republican Assemblyman from Burlington County is the only incumbent to lose in Tuesday’s primary. Observers don’t expect many tight races in November.
7 years ago
2019 New Jersey primary election results
Check here for live results for the New Jersey primary election.
7 years ago
Joe Biden’s $5T climate plan: Net zero emissions by 2050
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pitching a $5 trillion-plus climate proposal that he says would lead the U.S. to net zero emission of carbon pollution by 2050.
7 years ago
Democrats in N.J. swing districts are split on impeachment; voters are wary
Democrats won the House of Representatives during the 2018 elections in places like New Jersey's 3rd and 7th Congressional districts, both of which flipped from red to blue.
7 years ago
Why a West Philly political dynasty is ending
After 27 years, West Philly Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell suffered a surprising defeat last week. Does her defeat speak more to her own record or to her changing district?
Air Date: May 30, 2019
Listen 17:16N.J. primary provides another opportunity to test new voting machines
Gloucester County in New Jersey is the latest in the state to adopt voting machines that provide a paper trail.
7 years ago
Democratic presidential field will look a lot smaller by September
The new qualification standards will require candidates to double their poll numbers and grassroots fundraising support from what's required for the debates through the summer
7 years ago
Here’s who makes money from the voting machine requirement for Pa. counties
As of early May, 18 counties picked ES&S at an estimated total cost of $48 million.
7 years ago
Want to help fight gerrymandering? Pa. redistricting commission coming to Philly Tuesday
Input on how to create fair congressional, legislative district maps gathered at redistricting commission hearings will be sent to Pa. Gov. Wolf in a report this fall.
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