Government Accountability
On climate change, Philly’s gas utility is working against the city that owns it
Philadelphia is actively working to cut emissions with a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The city’s own gas utility is sabotaging its efforts.
4 years ago
The clear and present danger of Trump’s enduring ‘Big Lie’
Many are warning that over the past year, that "big lie" of a stolen election has grown more entrenched and more dangerous.
4 years ago
N.J.’s new congressional map adopted as advocates question transparency of the process
The final stages of the map-drawing process have drawn backlash from Republicans and progressive groups, who criticized the commission for a lack of transparency.
4 years ago
A showdown could be brewing between U.S. Rep. Perry and the Jan. 6 committee
Perry tweeted Tuesday that he will not cooperate with the panel, calling it “illegitimate.”
4 years ago
Pa. Rep. Scott Perry denies Jan. 6 panel’s request for interview
Perry is joining other allies of former President Donald Trump in trying to stonewall the committee.
4 years ago
Pa. GOP Rep. Scott Perry is the first sitting lawmaker the Jan. 6 panel wants to question
They want more information on his involvement in unsuccessfully seeking to install former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark as acting attorney general of the United States.
4 years ago
Philly activists help organize White House rally to combat starvation in Afghanistan
A rally outside the White House demanded the Biden administration ease sanctions in Afghanistan, to avoid millions of deaths by starvation.
4 years ago
Want a Delco government contract? First, you must disclose political contributions
County Council members are hoping to put an end once and for all to the ‘pay-to-play’ system they say has hampered the bidding process.
4 years ago
Washington, D.C., sues Proud Boys, Oath Keepers over Jan. 6
The District of Columbia has filed a civil lawsuit seeking harsh financial penalties against far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
4 years ago
Jan. 6 panel votes for contempt charges against Mark Meadows
Documents released by Meadows include exchanges about his efforts to help Trump overturn his defeat in the presidential election.
4 years ago
Saule Omarova gets candid: Banks sank her nomination to become a key regulator
She says they distorted her research, which led to an environment in which attacks against her became unfair and personal.
4 years ago
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 who helped plan Trump rallies
Rep. Bennie Thompson, says some worked to stage the rallies and “some appeared to have had direct communication” with then-President Trump as they were planning.
4 years ago
District attorney consulted with Pennsylvania State Police before shooting, then ruled it justified
The fact that Lozier was involved in the decision to shoot, and then was the one to sign off on whether it was appropriate, has raised serious alarm among policing experts.
4 years ago
Democratic politicians in Pa. spoke on how anti-abortion policies presented by conservatives are harmful for citizens of the commonwealth.
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