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Politics

A sign announces a polling place in Spanish outside of the Harrison Community Center during New Jersey's primary election June 5. (Julio Cortez/AP)
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Courts & Law

Supreme Court strikes down state law barring ‘political’ apparel in polling places

In an extremely narrow opinion, SCOTUS Thursday struck down a law that bars voters inside a polling place from wearing political badges, buttons, and other insignia.

8 years ago

Protesters on both sides of the abortion issue gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Jan. 19 during the March for Life. (Susan Walsh/AP)
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Community

Americans’ support for abortion rights wanes as pregnancy progresses

While a majority of Americans support legalized abortion in early pregnancy, most oppose it in the later stages, according to the survey.

8 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware bill to legalize pot amended to address safety, regulatory concerns

Delaware would have six months to prepare for implementation.

8 years ago

Radio Times
Health

ACA under fire…again

Guest: Robert Field The Trump administration announced that it would not defend the Affordable Care Act against a ...

Air Date: June 13, 2018 10:20 am

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A girl stands with her mother during a Rally For Our Children event to protest a new
Health

Philly mental health experts call for end to separating kids, parents at Mexican border

Separating young children from parents can lead to "disruptive attachment" and increase their risk of developing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems.

8 years ago

The exterior of Legislative Hall in Dover
Politics & Policy

Delaware legislators advance paid leave bill

Under the legislation, new parents also would be eligible for leave for up to one year after a child’s birth or the adoption of a child under age 6.

8 years ago

Legislative Hall in Dover. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Delaware legislature advances marijuana expungement bill

The measure would benefit as many as 1,247 adults convicted between 1977 and 2015.

8 years ago

Philadelphia's City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart points out problems with city financial controls. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Money

Controller says Philly needs to get serious about fixing careless bookkeeping

Rob Dubow, the city's finance director, said his office is working on the issues brought to light by the controller.

8 years ago

Susan Moon, an insurance agent who grew up in Montgomery County, has worked in South Korea. She thinks the nature of volatile leaders Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un helped break down the longstanding chill between the U.S. and North Korea. (Laura Benshoff/WHYY)
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Community

Philly region’s Korean community greets summit with high hopes, low expectations

Many people died waiting for diplomacy to reunite their families. Against that backdrop, any talks between North Korea and the U.S. can be seen as positive.

8 years ago

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Karmeea Chisolm tells the crowd, “Don’t be fooled by the term ‘mass shooting.' Every life matters,” at the demonstration against gun violence Monday. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Community

Philly students take steps to demand action on gun violence

Annual demonstration brings hundreds of young people to Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to call for changes in gun laws.

8 years ago

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Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., left, listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with lawmakers about trade policy in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Washington.
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Politics & Policy

Trump trade policy forging strange alliances as Toomey seeks more congressional input

Toomey, a key Trump ally who is a reliable vote for almost every aspect of his agenda, has ruffled West Wing feathers with this effort.

8 years ago

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Shania Bennett
Community

Shania Bennett, 18, is the elected voice of South Philadelphia’s youth

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Shania Bennett about her community work and her election as treasurer in Philadelphia's 48th Ward’s 12th Division.

8 years ago

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Radio Times
Politics & Policy

When Trump speaks: A conversation with Kathleen Hall Jamieson

Guest: Kathleen Hall Jamieson Middle-of-the-night tweets with errant capitalization and grammar, vitriolic insult ...

Air Date: June 7, 2018 10:00 am

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Gun supporters filled the Senate chamber of Legislative Hall in Dover Wednesday to oppose a bill banning some assault weapons. (WHYY/Zoe Read)
Politics & Policy

Delaware assault weapons ban fails to get past Senate committee

The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Bryan Townsend, called for banning the sale, purchase, and transfer of certain assault-style weapons.

8 years ago

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Bassem Youssef: from surgeon to political satirist

Guest: Bassem Youssef BASSEM YOUSSEF, du ...

Air Date: June 6, 2018 10:00 am

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