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Northeast Philadelphia state Rep. Jared Solomon wants to give voters in Pennsylvania the right to remove elected officials from office through petitions in the wake of the indictment of Philly City Councilman Bobby Henon. (Photo courtesy of Pa. state Rep. Jared Solomon's office)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Philly state Rep. wants to give voters power to oust indicted Councilman Henon

Should voters be able to remove elected officials, such as indicted Philly Councilman Bobby Henon? One state Rep. says yes.

7 years ago

The method of determining ballot position in Philadelphia involves 34 numbered balls and a Horn & Hardart coffee can. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Democratic socialist pulls lucky ballot position in Philly Council race

A 26-year-old democratic socialist drew the top ballot position in Philly’s Council race as candidates followed a time-honored tradition involving an old coffee can.

7 years ago

(From left) Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.; Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke; and Sound Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg (Elise Amendola, Charles Krupa, and Charles Krupa/Associated Press)
National Interest
Politics & Policy

The Electoral College is trending. Guess why.

At least three Democratic presidential hopefuls — Elizabeth Warren, Beto O'Rourke, and Pete Buttigieg — are currently calling for the artifact's abolition.

7 years ago

Mayor Pete Buttigieg, of South Bend, Indiana, smiles as he listens to a question during a stop in Raymond, N.H., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Buttigieg is weighing a run in the 2020 presidential race. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
National Interest
Politics & Policy

Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg (who?!) elevates our civic discourse

"Mayor Pete" from South Bend, Indiana, is a welcome addition to the swelling Democratic roster.

7 years ago

A logo sign on a Hyperloop test track outside of the headquarters of Space Exploration Technologies Corp., also known as SpaceX, in Hawthorne, California, on December 10, 2017. (Kristoffer Tripplaar/Sipa USA via AP Images)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Regional Roundup – 3/18/19

In our Monday Regional Roundup, we talk about a proposed hyperloop for Pa, Delaware's popular vote bill, and teenage sleep and school start times.

Air Date: March 18, 2019 10:00 am

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The majority of absentee ballots are rejected in Pennsylvania for lateness, and the rejection rate is increasing. (Alan Diaz/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. rejected twice as many absentee ballots in 2018

The majority of absentee ballots are rejected in Pennsylvania for lateness, and the rejection rate is increasing.

7 years ago

In this March 3, 2019, file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, and his wife, Jane Sanders, greet supporters as they leave after his 2020 presidential campaign stop at Navy Pier in Chicago. (Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Is Jane Sanders the most powerful woman not running in 2020?

Jane Sanders remains his closest adviser, making her perhaps the most influential woman in the 2020 campaign who isn't a candidate.

7 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., speaks during a campaign meet-and-greet, Friday, March 15, 2019, at To Share Brewing in Manchester, N.H. (Elise Amendola/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Gillibrand in 2020 Democratic race as full-fledged candidate

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand formally joined the 2020 White House race on Sunday and previewed the hard line she will take against President Donald Trump.

7 years ago

Former Democratic Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke laughs as with Oprah Winfrey presses him to make the announcement that he is running for president during a live interview on a Times Square stage at
Politics & Policy

Democrat Beto O’Rourke announces 2020 White House bid

The former Texas congressman sent a text message to KTSM Wednesday afternoon confirming the news that he will seek the Democratic presidential nomination.

7 years ago

Pa. state Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (left) and Former City Controller Alan Butkovitz. (Emma Lee/WHYY and Jana Shea for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Pa. state Sen. Williams, former controller Butkovitz challenge Philly Mayor Kenney

Two Democrats are challenging Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s bid for a second term.

7 years ago

Fox News mobile app on the display of tablet PC
National Interest
Politics & Policy

Bravo! Democrats refuse to reward Fox News’ propaganda

These debates, which begin in June, should be hosted by legitimate journalistic organizations. Fox News, a font of fact-free agitprop, is demonstrably illegitimate.

7 years ago

The Montgomery County Republican Committee hosted a candidate's forum at the Upper Merion Township Building in King of Prussia, Pa. on Thursday, February 28, 2019. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County GOP candidates square off in party primary

Montgomery County Republicans will decide in the party primary whether to back county Commissioner Joe Gale, who beat party leaders four years ago.

7 years ago

Listen 5:12
(Lucy Schaly/Beaver County Times via AP)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Minimum wage for Pa., raising teacher salaries, dark money in NJ

Today's Regional Roundup: making campaign contributions more transparent in NJ, Pa. Republican State Majority Leader on raising the minimum wage, teacher pay in Pa.

Air Date: March 4, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:45
John Hickenlooper, Former Governor, The State of Colorado, speaking at a forum on
Politics & Policy

Narberth native, former Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper declares 2020 presidential bid

John Hickenlooper casted himself as a can-do uniter who's used to overcoming adversity and accomplishing liberal goals in a politically divided state.

7 years ago

In this file photo, voters cast their ballots, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 (Tony Dejak/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Delaware could join ‘popular vote’ movement for 2020 election

Delaware could soon be the next state to join an effort to make the winner of popular vote in a presidential election the automatic winner of the Electoral College vote.

7 years ago

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