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Parishioners pray the Rosary at Holy Infancy Roman Catholic in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania after mass on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, the same day, Pennsylvania Attorney General released his two-year grand jury investigation into widespread sexual abuse and cover-up within six Catholic dioceses across the state. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Catholic Church lobbying costs spiked in Pa. as statute of limitations debate raged

The Catholic Church spent more on lobbying efforts in Pennsylvania than in seven other northeastern U.S. states combined, according to a recent report covering 2011-2018.

7 years ago

Former New Jersey inmates testify about their experiences in solitary confinement (Joe Hernandez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

New Jersey considers restricting the use of solitary confinement

Under the proposal, inmates could not be placed in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days or more than 20 days in a 60-day period.

7 years ago

Delaware Governor John Carney (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Carney signs bill requiring guns to be stored safely away from children

The governor signed a law requiring safe firearm storage. Anyone who intentionally or recklessly leaves loaded guns in reach of children can be charged.

7 years ago

A maid walks through a bedroom in a suite in Atlantic City, N.J. (Mike Derer/AP Photo, file)
Courts & Law

New Jersey hotel workers could soon carry panic buttons

Responding to an assault, New Jersey state lawmakers are considering panic buttons for hotel workers.

7 years ago

Caleel Harris plays Antron McCray in Ava DuVernay's Netflix miniseries, When They See Us.
NPR
Community

Ava DuVernay hopes you hear ‘the heartbeat of the boys’ in Central Park 5

Her Netflix miniseries When They See Us will be released Friday.

7 years ago

Special Counsel Robert Mueller
Politics & Policy

Mueller: Special counsel probe did not exonerate Trump

The statement came amid demands for Mueller to testify on Capitol Hill about his findings and tension with Barr.

7 years ago

(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Assange and the Espionage Act

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been indicted on multiple counts of espionage, sparking many questions about the First Amendment, journalism, and national security.

Air Date: May 29, 2019 10:00 am

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In this file photo, a summer rental sign is seen in front of a home just one block from the ocean, in Belmar, N.J. (Mel Evans/AP Photo, file)
Money

N.J. may roll back tax on Shore rentals, but details remain fuzzy

When will the measure take effect? Who will it help? Key questions still unanswered as lawmakers move ahead with votes on tax on Shore rentals.

7 years ago

A memorial of flowers, balloons, a cross and photo of victim Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, are displayed on the lawn, Friday, May 17, 2019 in Chicago, outside the home where Ochoa-Lopez was murdered last month. Assistant State's Attorney James Murphy says a pregnant Ochoa-Lopez, who was killed and whose baby was cut from her womb, was strangled while being shown a photo album of the late son and brother of her attackers. (Teresa Crawford/AP Photo)
The Philadelphia Experiment
Community
The Philadelphia Experiment

Pro-life means all lives

The fight to protect life should be about much more than abortion. In fact, the fight to protect life should go on long after children are born.

7 years ago

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The call for impeachment intensifies

Democrats are putting pressure on Speaker Pelosi to open an impeachment inquiry into the President.

Air Date: May 22, 2019

Listen 49:45
Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign, flanked by Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., (left), and Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., speaks to advocates for LGBTQ rights as they rally before a vote in the House on the 'Equality Act of 2019,' sweeping anti-discrimination legislation that would extend civil rights protections to LGBT people by prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, May 17, 2019. Cicilline is the chief sponsor of the bill to protect LGBTQ rights. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

House approves sweeping bill to expand gay rights

Called the Equality Act, the bill is a top priority of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who said it will bring the nation "closer to equal liberty and justice for all."

7 years ago

Ashley Garecht speaks as anti-abortion protesters rally near a Planned Parenthood clinic in Philadelphia, Friday, May 10, 2019. The demonstration was spurred by the actions of a Democratic state lawmaker who recorded himself berating an anti-abortion demonstrator at length outside the clinic. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times
Courts & Law

Anti-abortion bills and the future of Roe v. Wade

We discuss the stringent anti-abortion bills passing in statehouses around the country, how they could impact women's health and the challenge they pose to Roe v, Wade.

Air Date: May 16, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:30
New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
Politics & Policy

New Jersey will ask voters to legalize recreational pot

A measure to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey fizzled out Wednesday when the state Senate president said he would instead look to voters next year.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa.
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Pa. House passes veto-bound abortion bill amid constitutionality questions

Governor Tom Wolf has said he will veto the measure if the Senate passes it to him.

7 years ago

Philadelphia City Council member Helen Gym. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
PlanPhilly

Philly renters guaranteed lawyers in eviction court under new City Council bill

Gym introduced a bill on Thursday that would guarantee free legal representation for renters under 200 percent of federal poverty guideline, or $33,820 for a household of two.

7 years ago

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