Government Accountability
Now is a good time to talk to kids about civics
Here's a quick primer from Life Kit on how to talk with your kids about politics — and, even get them thinking about civics.
5 years ago
Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration
President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, to begin his post-presidential life in Florida.
5 years ago
Watchdog: DOJ bungled ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy
The policy resulted in over 3,000 family separations during “zero tolerance” and caused lasting emotional damage to children who were taken from their parents at the border.
5 years ago
Biden taps Jaime Harrison to serve as Democratic chairman
The 44-year-old comes to the job with strong support from state party chairs around the country and from House Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn.
5 years ago
Pa. GOP lawmakers want voters to give them the power to end governor’s emergency orders
The proposed constitutional amendment is the result of long-festering resentment against Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf over his actions to control the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Rep. Mikie Sherrill said she intends to take action against members of congress who she saw taking groups through the Capitol on Jan. 5.
5 years ago
Mastriano campaign spent thousands on buses ahead of D.C. insurrection
The Pa. state senator is facing calls to resign after spreading misinformation about the 2020 election and orchestrating travel to D.C. on Jan 6.
5 years ago
Facebook removes ‘stop the steal’ content; Twitter suspends QAnon accounts
Both tech companies cited the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden as a reason for taking more stringent approaches to stamp out misinformation campaigns.
5 years ago
Judge halts 1st U.S. execution of female inmate in 67 years
A judge has halted the first execution of a female federal inmate in nearly seven decades, saying a court must first determine whether the Kansas woman is mentally competent.
5 years ago
Tech giants join corporate reckoning over political spending
Facebook, Microsoft and Google have joined a growing list of big banks and other major companies that are pausing their political spending following last week's violent attack
5 years ago
Know a City of Philadelphia employee who took part in the insurrection? Kenney asks for tips
The mayor emphasized he supports the First Amendment right to free speech.
5 years ago
Police move to increase security at Pennsylvania Capitol
Police who guard the Pennsylvania Capitol are working to be more visible and have been coordinating plans with other agencies to secure the building.
5 years ago
U.S. judge blocks Trump administration’s sweeping asylum rules
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s most sweeping set of asylum restrictions less than two weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
5 years ago
Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement
Twitter banned President Donald Trump's account Friday, citing “the risk of further incitement of violence.”
5 years ago
Lehigh University revokes President Trump’s honorary degree
The Pennsylvania school's board of trustees held a special vote this week, after Trump incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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