Politics
Pennsylvania voters testify in gerrymandering trial in federal court
Seven voters named as plaintiffs in the case testified that they believe their vote doesn’t count.
7 years ago
Flynn, and the latest on the Mueller investigation
Guests: Ryan Goodman, Bob Dreyfuss Last week, former National Security Advisor to President Trump, Michael Flynn, ...
Air Date: December 5, 2017
Listen 48:59Battle over Pa.’s congressional district map begins in federal court in gerrymandering case
A group of Pennsylvania voters are calling for a new map before the 2018 midterm elections.
7 years ago
Plan targeting bullet-proof barriers at Philly stop and gos fiercely opposed, pushed back
“Our safety is in your hands, our lives are in your hands,” said Adam Xu, chairman of Asian American Licensed Beverage Association.
7 years ago
Meehan seeking tax legislation changes on energy credits, medical deductions
U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan expects to vote for the Republican tax overhaul, but he wants changes to encourage clean energy investment and preserve deductions for medical expenses.
7 years ago
Listen 3:55In eastern Pa. senate districts, incumbents feel safe, but many voters feel out of the loop
On the eastern border of Pennsylvania, north of the Philadelphia suburbs, a cluster of state Senate districts appear — at first glance ...
7 years ago
Pope Francis: ‘The presence of God is also called Rohingya’
Pope Francis met with a group of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh on Friday, offering them blessings and hearing their stories.
7 years ago
What went wrong in Charlottesville? Almost everything, says report
A review of Charlottesville's handling of the white nationalist rally there in August found that law enforcement and city officials made several significant mistakes.
7 years ago
Man who deactivated Trump’s Twitter account: ‘I didn’t break any rules’
Remember the story about the Twitter employee who (briefly) managed to delete President Trump's account?
7 years ago
Quick firing not an option in political sex-misconduct cases
When sexual misconduct allegations surface in the private sector, a boss can say, "You're fired." In the political world, it's never that simple.
7 years ago
Christina school closure plan met with concerns, resentment
Gov. John Carney's quest to improve high-poverty, low-performing Wilmington schools crystallized this week but not with a lots of criticism from parents.
7 years ago
Listen 1:53Report: Here’s what the Feds can do to cut drug prices
The independent advisory group's report lists dozens of suggestions of what U.S. officials could do to rein in those rising prices. Here's a rundown of key recommendations:
7 years ago
For years, Anita Hill was a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for women speaking out
Is it time to re-investigate Hill's allegations against Thomas?
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers propose more transparency for state government’s rules on sexual misconduct
In light of high-profile sexual harassment allegations, state lawmakers seek to reform how state government handles allegations concerning legislators.
7 years ago
In Pennsylvania’s 16th district, urban centers grapple with dominant outside interests
In the interactive slider above, the city of Reading can be seen as an appendage thinly sewn to the top of Pennsylvania’s 16th ...
7 years ago
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