Government Accountability
Poll: Many Americans blame virus crisis on U.S. government
Trump has downplayed the severity and impact of the pandemic in recent months.
5 years ago
Pa. Dem lawmakers propose measure to punish faithless electoral college voters
Two Democratic state lawmakers want to punish any Pennsylvania electoral college member who votes contrary to the popular vote in the presidential election.
5 years ago
Pa. House cancels session after positive coronavirus test
A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is in self-isolation while experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms.
5 years ago
Asian American nonprofits get low share of Philly’s COVID relief grants, so mutual aid orgs step in
The Asian Mosaic Fund’s giving circle has raised $40k.
5 years ago
What you need to know about voter rights, fraud and suppression for the 2020 election
The 2020 presidential election itself feels like a fight to ensure the right to a free, fair vote. Here’s what you need to know.
5 years ago
Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump’s debt
Trump, according to his latest financial disclosure statement, reported that he had 14 loans on 12 properties.
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Trump went even further than other uber-rich to shrink taxes
Trump characteristically pushed those strategies to shrink his tax bill to the limit, perhaps to the breaking point.
5 years ago
Could the Pa. GOP bypass the popular vote regardless of who wins? Here’s what we know.
The state Republican Party raised the possibility that the GOP-controlled legislature could choose a slate of presidential electors to cast the state’s votes for Donald Trump.
5 years ago
Wilmington, New Castle County still short on participation as census deadline looms
In the midst of a court battle over the date of the census deadline, Delaware leaders are urging residents to stand up and be counted.
5 years ago
GOP expecting Trump to tap Barrett for Supreme Court
Trump's campaign is preparing to use the latest confirmation fight for maximum political effect.
5 years ago
What do you want elected officials to do about climate change?
The November election will likely have big consequences for climate policy in the United States.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Treasurer indicted by feds for embezzlement, fired by city
The U.S. Attorney accused the Liberian-born treasurer of embezzlement and entering into a “sham” marriage to maintain residency.
5 years ago
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, front-runner for Supreme Court nomination?
From guns and sexual assault on campus to health care and abortion rights, Barrett has shown herself to be a conservative jurist and legal thinker.
5 years ago
Records: Mail delivery lags behind targets as election nears
On-time delivery across the country dipped substantially in the weeks after DeJoy took office in mid-June.
5 years ago
Republican leaders reject Trump hedging on transfer of power amid war over confidence
No votes have been counted in the election of 2020 but a battle already is raging over the integrity of the tally and the process that will follow.
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