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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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Republican Senate candidate Sen. Mitch McConnell, center, and his wife, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, right, look on as aides show him the election results
Politics & Policy

Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on

It was a jarring outcome for Democrats who had devised an expanded political map, eager to provide a backstop against President Trump and his party’s grip on the Senate.

5 years ago

The Resistance Revival Chorus performs in front of City Hall, onboard a flatbed truck, as part of a voter motivational effort called
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Truck dancing, hula-hooping and helping: How Philly made Election Day

In a year defined by pandemic, movements against racial injustice and the general defiance of norms, Philadelphia showed out on Election Day.

5 years ago

Activists held an election night rally in front of Independence Hall in Old City, Philadelphia. (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn)
Politics & Policy

Philly activists promise daily protests at LOVE Park if Trump claims victory early

“West and Southwest Philly have been ground zero for the disaster of this presidency,” said City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier at an election night rally on Independence Mall.

5 years ago

In this July 22, 2020 file photo, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
Politics & Policy

Biden, Booker victorious in N.J.’s mostly mail-in election

Booker defeated Republican Rik Mehta, a business executive with a law degree and a doctorate in pharmacy.

5 years ago

Gretchen Fitzgerald outside polling place
Politics & Policy

Delawareans vote in record numbers, but Trump has support in Biden country

Delaware’s Trump supporters say the president’s business-friendly approach has earned their loyalty over his opponent, Joe Biden, their state’s favorite hometown politician.

5 years ago

John Hansberry operates an extractor at Philadelphia's ballot counting center
The Why
Politics & Policy

Why Pa. didn’t have results on Election Day

A record number of mail-in ballots meant Pennsylvania didn't know its final results on Election Day. And those results could make or break the election.

Air Date: November 3, 2020

Listen 14:07
Election workers check ballots one last time before sending them to be scanned and counted in the West Chester University gym.
Politics & Policy

Trump campaign files legal challenges in Philadelphia as election court heats up

Challenges are being filed over contacting voters, the view from the ballot counting observation area, and decisions made by judges of elections at the polls.

5 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden made a campaign stop in Northwest Philadelphia on Election Day. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Election Live Blog: Biden makes final campaign stop in Philly; canvassers door knock into evening

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden made an Election Day appearance in Philadelphia while those voting in person turned out across the region.

5 years ago

Pennsylvanians (clockwise from top left) Melissa Durko, Marty Wilder, Jamari Davis, Mike Otto, Val Dejesus, Roy Staley, Gabriela Pedroza Sanchez, and Wyatt Schriver, share their hopes and frustrations about the presidential election. (WHYY photographers and provided photos)
The Why
Politics & Policy

Pa. voters speak

From Trumpers to those ridin' with Biden, we bring you views of voters in Pennsylvania, a state that could make or break the election.

Air Date: November 2, 2020

Listen 21:03
Voters line up at City Hall in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Justice Department to dispatch election monitors to Philadelphia, other jurisdictions

Philadelphia is among 43 jurisdictions where DOJ staff will monitor voting on Election Day.

5 years ago

Envelopes containing ballots are shown at a voting center
Politics & Policy

6 key questions going into the 2020 presidential election

Key questions linger as the final votes are cast and counted in Tuesday's contest between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump arrives at his campaign rally
Politics & Policy

Trump threatens to fire Fauci as COVID-19 cases surge

Trump expressed frustration that the surging cases of a virus that has killed more than 231,000 people in the United States remains in the news.

5 years ago

Residents are lined up to voted at City Hall in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Kenney, Deeley pen open letter to Philly voters: ‘Stay calm’

City leaders urge residents to remain patient ahead of Election Day amid increasing focus on the Philly region and Keystone State, as well as concerns over voter intimidation

5 years ago

A sign points voters in the direction of a polling place
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

These are Philly’s 700+ polling places for the November 2020 election

That’s three times as many as the June primary.

5 years ago

Election workers, left, check in voters before they cast their ballots in the Pennsylvania primary in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Thousands of volunteers to help Pa. voters, protect against intimidation on Election Day

The Pennsylvania Election Protection Coalition will station about 2,000 volunteers at polling sites to answer questions about election rules and to ensure every vote counts.

5 years ago

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