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Your vote won’t count if you don’t cast it
Knowing the history of voting rights for black people and and women, and voter suppression currently in effect around the country, motivates me to still push some buttons.
7 years ago
Removing Rizzo statue a symbolic gesture; police must make real change
I am at once relieved that the Kenney administration made the right decision, and grieved that removing a symbol of brutality does not change the substance of this moment.
7 years ago
Listen 2:54Female lawmakers allege harassment by colleagues in House
As reports of harassment pile up, one current and three former female lawmakers tell The Associated Press that they, too, have been harassed by fellow members of Congress.
7 years ago
It’s really important to blow smoke about how we’re the last true defense of freedom against tyranny. That, however, is complete and utter BS.
7 years ago
Pa. Ballot Question / Conservative media / Foreign lobbying
Guests: Ryan Briggs, Callum Borchers, Theodoric Meyer We begin today’s show discussing the ball ...
Air Date: November 2, 2017
Listen 49:16Archaeologist claims hundreds of 18th-century Philly remains may have been dumped in landfill
The hundreds of remains in question would have been found between March and June at a Center City location under construction for condos.
7 years ago
Menendez judge denies defense mistrial motion
Menendez is charged with accepting free flights on a private jet and other gifts in exchange for political influence.
7 years ago
For some immigrant kids, claiming asylum leads to indefinite detention in Pennsylvania
If immigrants claim they’re afraid to return to their home countries, federal detention facilities can hold them, at times indefinitely, while authorities decide their cases.
7 years ago
Listen 17:59Trump declares opioids a public health emergency
Administration officials have made clear that the declaration, which lasts for 90 days and can be renewed, comes with no dedicated dollars.
7 years ago
Pa. capital murder study ties case trajectory to defendant income
A new report on death penalty cases in Pennsylvania shows a strong tie between how a case proceeds through the justice system and who a defendant relies on for legal counsel.
7 years ago
Lindsey Graham, Cory Booker testify to Menendez's honesty
Sen. Bob Menendez got a hand from colleagues on both sides of the political aisle in his corruption trial Thursday.
7 years ago
GOP civil war? / Consumer protection rollback
Guests: Renae Merle, John Fetterman, Joe Watkins Sen. Jeff Flake’s announcement that he will not seek reelectio ...
Air Date: October 26, 2017
Listen 49:15Pa. public school advocates meet in Delco, joyous to get their day in court
Public education advocates gathered Wednesday in Southeastern Pennsylvania to celebrate a recent state Su ...
7 years ago
Philly prisons bigwig claims discrimination in failed bid for top job
A white Philadelphia prisons official has sued the city for discrimination, saying city officials passed him over in favor of a less-experienced black woman.
7 years ago
Delaware police arrest 11 in Edgemoor gang investigation
New Castle County Police have arrested 11 members of the Exit 4/Mag Boys Gang after a four month investigation into heroin and marijuana sales in Edgemoor.
7 years ago