
Elections
Judge finds Manafort lied to investigators in Russia probe
The decision hurts Paul Manafort's chance of receiving a reduced sentence next month.
7 years ago
Americans say they’re worried about climate change – so why don’t they vote that way?
According to a survey, “record numbers of Americans say they care about global warming.” But voters do not identify climate issues as key drivers of their voting decisions.
7 years ago
Paper chase: Fearing hacked election, Pa. officials scramble ahead of 2020 to bolster security
While there is no case of results being tampered with in Pennsylvania, reports of Russian interference in 2016 have raised concerns that the digital totals could be hacked.
7 years ago
Joining the Philly club: Henon to run while indicted
Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon, indicted with powerful union leader John Dougherty, will seek re-election despite facing criminal charges.
7 years ago
Evaluating Trump’s State of the Union Address
Marty and her panel of guests will evaluate Trump's second State of the Union Address, delivered Tuesday night.
Air Date: February 6, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Gerry-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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 years ago
Pa. state senators plot election law shake-up
A handful of state senators want to upend the way Pennsylvania conducts its elections.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 years ago