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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Law

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf stopped the practice of accepting gifts among people under his authority when he took office three years ago, but that does not apply to state legislators and other elected state officials. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, file)
Politics & Policy

Pa.’s highest court considering governor’s appeal in home care case

Pa.’s Supreme Court is deciding whether Governor Tom Wolf overstepped his authority with an executive order letting home healthcare workers under a union-like structure.

9 years ago

Rahim Islam (Universal Companies)
The Notebook
Education

Feds raid offices of CEO of Universal Companies

A company spokesman says Universal itself is not a target.

9 years ago

Camden police cars on the street with lights flashing
Courts & Law

Complaints of excessive police force plummet in Camden

Barring a turbulent end to 2017, the year could end with fewer than 20 complaints — down from 65 in 2014.

9 years ago

A form from the DMV suspending a driver's license. (File photo from Big Stock)
Courts & Law

The poverty penalty: Should states suspend driver’s licenses for court scofflaws?

When it comes to court debt, most states — including Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey — will suspend your driver’s license un ...

9 years ago

Crime scene at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas
Speak Easy
Lifestyle

Impossible gun violence is an accomplished fact in the United States

The question of possibility and impossibility no longer applies. Now we ask ourselves: "How many dead?" "ISIS or white supremacist?" "Did it happen close to me?"

9 years ago

Blair Hall on Princeton University's campus in New Jersey. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Education

Sexual harassment allegations roil Princeton University

Another high-profile instance of sexual harassment has rocked a major institution and students say administrators didn’t act transparently or strongly enough.

9 years ago

After two weeks of recovery from an addiction to opioids prescribed by her surgeon, Katie Herzog takes a walk with her dog, Pippen. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
NPR
Health

Should hospitals be punished for post-surgical patients’ opioid addiction?

If an opioid addiction starts with a prescription after surgery or some other hospital-based care, should the hospital be penalized?

9 years ago

Pa. Capitol Building, Harrisburg. (Kevin McCorry/WHYY)
Money

Judge blocks Pennsylvania’s demand for $200M from insurer

U.S. District Judge Christopher Conner this week granted an injunction sought by the Pennsylvania Professional Liability Joint Underwriting Association.

9 years ago

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (left) and others are optimistic that New Jersey will win its case for legalized sports betting in the state. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. likes its odds on case for legalizing sports betting

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear legal arguments next month in New Jersey's quest to legalize sports betting even though federal law banned it 25 years ago.

9 years ago

U.S. Rep. Bob Brady
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

FBI searches Congressman Bob Brady’s emails in probe of $90K paid to rival

The search involves allegations that U.S. Rep. Bob Brady paid his 2012 Democratic primary opponent $90,000 from his campaign fund to drop his challenge for Brady's seat.

9 years ago

Sen. Al Franken
National Interest
Politics & Policy

Should Al Franken immediately resign? Whoa, take a breath.

I'm warning against haste simply because the allegation-and-punishment process threatens to veer out of control before we've established a fair and balanced system of justice.

9 years ago

Phil Murphy speaks to supporters at the Asbury Park Convention Hall
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

New Jersey moves toward legalizing recreational pot, but pace uncertain

Gov.-elect Phil Murphy's administration promises to be markedly different from that of Gov. Chris Christie, who will leave office in January after two terms.

9 years ago

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(Mark Humphrey/AP Photo)
Health

New program offers peer support to women transitioning out of prison

Transitioning out of prison is a difficult process, and for women, it can be even harder, especially with a lack of services geared specifically toward them.

9 years ago

White House Senior adviser Jared Kushner attends a bilateral meeting held by U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Thomas Peter/Pool Photo via AP)
Politics & Policy

Senate Judiciary presses Kushner in Russia investigation

The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee are saying President Donald Trump's son-in-law hasn't been fully forthcoming.

9 years ago

John Raines and his wife, Bonnie, at their home in Philadelphia in September. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

John Raines, who helped expose FBI spying with 1971 burglary, leaves legacy of activism

The burglary in Media, Pennsylvania, exposed FBI director J. Edgar Hoover's spying on protest groups, and it forever changed the way the agency conducted its investigations.

9 years ago

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