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Elections

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Lifestyle

The ups and downs of optimism and pessimism

Guests: Julie Norem, Emiliana Simon-Thomas It’s hard to be an optimist these days. The synagogue shooting a ...

Air Date: November 5, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 47:51
A line of voters in Langhorne, Bucks County, waits for their polling place to open. (Eugene Sonn/WHYY
Politics & Policy

If you’re not able to vote when you get to the polling place, here’s what to do

Every year, some voters show up at a polling place and find their name isn't on the rolls for that location.

8 years ago

Andy Toy, on behalf of United Voices of Philadelphia warms up the crowd before a candidate’s forum geared towards immigrant voters. (Laura Benshoff/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

After Trump-era rise in citizenship petitions, naturalized immigrants may be force at polls

Citizenship petitions spiked around Trump's election. Will naturalized immigrants be a midterm election force?

8 years ago

Listen 4:40
State Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Montgomery, during a campaign rally for Pennsylvania candidates in Philadelphia, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Dean is favored over Republican Dan David in the Democratic-leaning House seat centered on Montgomery County. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

The state of swing races in Pennsylvania critical to control of the House

“Pennsylvania can play a pivotal role,” said Muhlenberg College political scientist Christopher Borick.

8 years ago

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NPR
Education

9 things you need to know about education and Tuesday’s election

With the midterms on Tuesday, we've devoted our weekly roundup to focus on education's role in the election.

8 years ago

Laura Reisman-Dennis holds up a sign during the Women's March in Philadelphia Saturday morning. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Many women ran for office, will they win in record numbers?

Like most midterm elections, the 2018 campaign is also a referendum on the incumbent president.

8 years ago

Voters in Pennsylvania's primary election in 2012. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Vote That Jawn: Promoting youth civic engagement from top to bottom

Only half of the millennials voted during the last national election. Vote That Jawn, an initiative built and promoted by young Philadelphians, wants to change that.

8 years ago

The Rev. William Barber marches outside the U.S. Capitol during a Poor People's Campaign rally in June. On the left is co-leader of the Poor People's Campaign, the Rev. Liz Theoharis. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)
NPR
Community

Preaching Gospel of love and justice, William Barber mobilizes progressive Christians

From his rallies on the national stage to his local ministry, Barber moves smoothly between political and spiritual messages.

8 years ago

Georgia voters and supporters dance and sing during a
NPR
Community

In final stretch, groups work to get young people, minorities to the polls

As of Thursday, at least 20 states have already surpassed their vote totals for the entire early voting period in 2014.

8 years ago

Colleen Davis (D) is challenging incumbent Treasurer Ken Simpler (R). (Courtesy Davis, Simpler campaigns)
Politics & Policy

Democrats eye treasurer’s race, hoping for statewide sweep in Del.

Democrats have never held all six state offices at the same time.

8 years ago

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Delaware Valley Election Day primer

Guests: Dave Davies, Holly Otterbein, Joe Hernandez Tuesday is Election Day, so we’re going to give our listene ...

Air Date: November 2, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
Voters use electronic polling machines as they cast their votes early at the Franklin County Board of Elections, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)
The Philadelphia Experiment
Community

Yes, America, is mine

As thousands of migrants walk to America to escape the violence in Central America, I’m disappointed that a president who is the son of ...

8 years ago

Democrat Kathy Jennings and Republican Bernard Pepukayi are running for Delaware attorney general. (Jennings photo:  courtesy Brad Glazier; Pepukayi photo courtesy TJ Healy/Healy Media Group)
Politics & Policy

Two candidates bring diverse experiences to Delaware attorney general race

Two candidates with diverse backgrounds are vying to become Delaware’s next attorney general on Tuesday. Attorney General Ma ...

8 years ago

U.S. Rep Tom MacArthur, a Republican, is running for re-election in New Jersey's 3rd District. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

MacArthur’s support for GOP tax plan could be issue for N.J. voters come Election Day

When the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Republican tax bill in December, only one New Jersey congressman voted yes.

8 years ago

Listen 5:49
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Politics & Policy

Is that ‘Voting Behavior Research Document’ in your mailbox legit?

They focus on what they call the “Rising American Electorate” —  unmarried women, people of color, and millennials.

8 years ago

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