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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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Politics & Policy

First runoff election for Trenton City Council seats set for next week

Runoff election dates have been scheduled for five city council seats, including three at-large ones – but it wasn’t without legal drama.

3 years ago

Rep. McClinton speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

In tussle for Pennsylvania House leadership, parties clash over math and precedent

With a temporary even split in the PA House, Republicans and Democrats both argue they have a claim to control.

3 years ago

File photo: The Supreme Court is seen at sundown in Washington, on Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Courts & Law

Supreme Court weighs ‘most important case’ on democracy

A Republican-led challenge is asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and the preside

3 years ago

People listen as the New Jersey Assembly considers and votes on a half-dozen gun control bills Monday, March 26, 2018, in the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J.
Politics & Policy

N.J. domestic workers’ bill of rights moves ahead in the Senate despite GOP pushback

The legislation would provide privacy rights to domestic workers, and require employers and domestic employees to enter into a written contract.

3 years ago

Jaime Jacob for NPR
NPR
Education

School principals say culture wars made last year ‘rough as hell’

A new survey of high school principals reveals that political fights with parents and community members are on the rise and taking a serious toll.

3 years ago

Shapiro smiles in the midst of a crowd of people.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

The teams helping Josh Shapiro prepare to become Pa.’s governor include wealthy donors, Republicans

During Pennsylvania’s 2022 midterm election, members of Shapiro’s transition teams gave $805,000 to his campaign.

3 years ago

Leaves in a Central Jersey park
Politics & Policy

Does Central Jersey exist? Proposed tourism bill hopes to settle the debate

State Sen. Andrew Zwicker’s proposal to boost tourism in Central Jersey would put a clear definition on the often-debated region.

3 years ago

N.J. state Senator Jon Bramnick is shown up-close, in profile.
Politics & Policy

Trump ‘hurt the GOP brand’: Former minority leader explains his strategy for winning over N.J. voters

Former Assembly minority leader Sen. Jon Branmick speaks about winning back public trust in a post-Trump era.

3 years ago

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Pennsylvania state House of Representatives' impeachment managers Reps. Craig Williams, at podium, accompanied by Tim Bonner, and Jared Solomon reads the articles of impeachment against Philadelphia's Democratic district attorney, Larry Krasner, in the Senate chamber at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. House Republicans earlier this month approved seven articles of impeachment, which will be heard in a Senate trial. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Senate to put Philly DA Larry Krasner on trial

The Pa. state Senate is beginning what could be a long, partisan process of considering whether to force Philadelphia Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner from office.

3 years ago

NPR
Courts & Law

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes convicted of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 trial

A federal jury has found Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and one other defendant guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

3 years ago

A large red-brick building with white columns at the front is visible.
Politics & Policy

Temperature check: 2023 Mercer County executive race could come down to which popular Democrat should lead

Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes could be challenged for re-election by his friend, former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer.

3 years ago

Fetterman walks along with other people down a hallway.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Michelle Kichline.
Politics & Policy

Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline will not seek re-election in 2023

Chester County’s lone Republican commissioner, Michelle Kichline, will not be seeking a third term in office, citing a belief in term limits.

3 years ago

The U.S. Capitol at sundown.
NPR
Politics & Policy

The midterm elections dust has settled in Washington. Here are 5 key takeaways

Overall, the electorate delivered a warning against going too far, against extremes, but we're likely headed for a messy, partisan two years.

3 years ago

On the left, Mark Moffa poses. On the right, Joe Hogan poses.
Politics & Policy

Moffa concedes, Hogan takes 142nd state House district in Bucks County with 53-vote difference

After a tight race, Moffa conceded on Thursday evening. He said there weren’t enough challenged provisional ballots for him to gain the majority.

3 years ago

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