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U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, who favors a reversal of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, plans to make that a campaign issue in his quest to unseat U.S. Sen. Bob Casey. (loubarletta.com)
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Politics & Policy

Pence to raise cash for U.S. Senate hopeful Barletta in Philadelphia

Republican Senate candidate Lou Barletta will get some financial help when Vice President Mike Pence visits Philadelphia's Union League for a July 23 fundraiser

8 years ago

Scott Wagner hosted a town hall on Thursday night in Cumberland County. (Marc Levy/AP Photo, file)
Politics & Policy

Wagner embarks on town hall tour, Wolf deploys defense

GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner spent much of his first town hall Thursday night hammering Gov. Tom Wolf on his refusal, so far, to commit to debating him.

8 years ago

Presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as AMLO, speaks to supporters at a campaign rally in Mexico City, Sunday, June 3, 2018. Mexico will hold general elections on July 1. (AP Photo/Anthony Vazquez)
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Politics & Policy

Who is Mexico’s new president?

Guest: Christy Thornton Mexico just elected a new president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, more commonly referre ...

Air Date: July 5, 2018 10:00 am

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Voting machines at the Office of the City Commissioner's warehouse (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
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Politics & Policy

Independent commission will probe Pennsylvania voting system

A commission formed by cybersecurity experts at the University of Pittsburgh will look at the state's voting system.

8 years ago

Former WHYY reporter Elizabeth Fiedler came away with a win in the 184th House District primary race. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Politics & Policy

A socialist wave in Pennsylvania?

Did the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America help three women who won Pennsylvania House races?

8 years ago

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Governor Tom Wolf (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Wolf puts tax plans far behind him as he seeks a 2nd term

"Who's talking about raising taxes?" he questioned a TV reporter last month who asked Wolf about the prospect of raising taxes this year.

8 years ago

Democratic candidate Scott Wallace (left) and Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick will face off in November. Attack ads have already begun. (Youtube)
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Politics & Policy

Attack ads underway in Bucks congressional race

National Republican organizations target Democrat Scott Wallace who is challenging incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.

8 years ago

A 2016 file photo of the Federal Election Commission's headquarters in Washington, D.C. The campaign finance agency is considering new disclosure rules for online political ads. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Money

As secret money surges in elections, the FEC considers a small step for transparency

When it comes to transparency for political money there are three buckets: fully disclosed, partly disclosed and not disclosed at all.

8 years ago

Amid chants and songs, sleeping bag-clad protesters sat up one by one to give speeches in favor of congressional and state district maps drawn by citizens, not politicians.
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Tired of ‘timid’ responses, anti-gerrymandering group occupies Wolf’s office

A group of frustrated activists spent Tuesday afternoon holding a sit-in at the reception room outside Gov. Tom Wolf’s office

8 years ago

(AP Photo/David Goldman)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Protecting your vote

Guests: Elizabeth Dwoskin, Lawrence Norden, Eugene DePasquale We’re going to discuss three different stories re ...

Air Date: June 26, 2018 10:00 am

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Scott Wagner for Governor (YouTube)
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Politics & Policy

New video: GOP gubernatorial hopeful loves West Philly

A new campaign video shows Pennsylvania Republican Scott Wagner stumping for votes at Malcolm X Park in West Philadelphia.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Dave Reed, an advocate for redistricting reform, is disappointed by the onslaught of new amendments. (AP file photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Redistricting overhaul in Pa. poised to fail as hundreds of amendments added

Efforts to overhaul Pennsylvania’s redistricting process are faltering. Earl ...

8 years ago

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Cybersecurity and disinformation

Guest: Clint Watts Former FBI special agent and counterterrorism expert ...

Air Date: June 22, 2018 10:00 am

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Former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday about the policy response to Russian interference in the 2016 election and spoke of what other countries may be doing to emulate Russia's tactics
NPR
Politics & Policy

Former U.S. diplomat warns China is emulating Russian political interference

Victoria Nuland told the Senate intelligence committee "Other countries and malign actors are now adapting and improving on Russia's methodology, notably including China."

8 years ago

Ashley Oleson, with the League of Women Voters of Maryland, carries signs of the state's districts, before oral arguments in the Supreme Court in March.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. congressional map unaffected by U.S. Supreme Court decision on partisan gerrymandering

The U.S. Supreme Court was expected to make a defining decision on extreme partisan gerrymandering this t ...

8 years ago

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