
Elections
Gerry-meandering: Why the outcome of Pa.’s 2018 midterms was about more than a map
Why a new analysis finds Pa. Democrats would have made gains even under the state's old congressional map, which had been ruled a partisan gerrymander.
Air Date: February 5, 2019
Listen 15:29Day 1: Booker takes different tack from N.J. predecessors in his campaign for president
Compare and contrast: The fourth New Jerseyan since 2000 to try for the Oval Office has an uncommon style and message.
6 years ago
Renewed attention on N.J. bill to lift voting ban on people with criminal convictions
Advocates hope a recent endorsement from Gov. Phil Murphy will mean legislation to restore voting rights to New Jersey residents with criminal convictions finally advances.
6 years ago
Pa. Dems would have made gains even under old congressional map, analysis suggests
Pa.'s old congressional map was called a "voter proof" partisan gerrymander. But our analysis suggests the wave of Democratic success this year could have overcome it.
6 years ago
Fairmount Park Conservancy leader to challenge Blackwell for Philly Council seat
Fairmount Park Conservancy executive director Jamie Gauthier will challenge longtime City Council member Jannie Blackwell for control of West Philadelphia’s 3rd District.
6 years ago
Pa. state senators plot election law shake-up
A handful of state senators want to upend the way Pennsylvania conducts its elections.
6 years ago
Second candidate running as Republican for mayor in Philadelphia
African-American ward leader Daphne Goggins is seeking the Republican nomination for mayor of Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Issue advocacy groups say N.J. ‘dark money’ bill unfairly targets their private donors
Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey are pushing a bill that would require “dark money” groups that support political candidates or causes to disclose their donors.
6 years ago
Spy boss Coats warns Russia, others plot new interference techniques for 2020
Russia and other foreign actors will try new techniques to interfere in the 2020 elections, building off the tactics they used in the 2016 and 2018 campaigns.
6 years ago
Mueller investigation nearly finished, acting AG says
Robert Mueller's investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign is "close to being completed," say acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker.
6 years ago
Early 2020 Democratic field puts diversity in spotlight
The diversity is likely to expand in the coming weeks as other Democrats enter the race.
6 years ago
Sen. Kamala Harris announces 2020 presidential candidacy
The 54-year-old Harris has been seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party even before she won a Senate seat in 2016.
6 years ago
Republican congresswoman warns GOP leaders of gender ‘crisis’
Republican women in particular can face bigger obstacles than their Democratic counterparts in fundraising, infrastructure and the party's belief in electing women.
6 years ago
Court blocks Trump administration’s effort to add citizenship question to the census
Guest: Ari Berman “Is this person a citizen of the United States?” That’s the ...
6 years ago
Listen 13:29Guests: Brittney Cooper, Feminista Jones We talk about black feminism and what makes it distinct from white femin ...
Air Date: January 16, 2019 10:00 am
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