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Politics

Shapiro, Obama, Biden, and Fetterman hold hands in front of a cheering crowd.
Politics & Policy

Obama pumps up Fetterman at raucous North Philly rally with Biden and Shapiro

Thousands waited in line for hours to get into the event, where the former and current presidents stressed the importance of Pennsylvania's neck-and-neck U.S. Senate race.

3 years ago

A man scans a mail ballot.
NPR
Courts & Law

Why ‘undated’ ballots have sparked a new election lawsuit in Pennsylvania

A legal saga over mail-in ballots that arrive on time but in envelopes that are missing dates handwritten by voters could determine midterm results in the key swing state.

3 years ago

A person's legs are visible as they stand behind a voting booth.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Here are 5 key questions to prep you for the coming days of the 2022 election season

The election is likely to extend beyond Tuesday — for days, if not weeks. Here, five questions to help you think about this next phase of the 2022 election season.

3 years ago

Former President Barrack Obama, left, finishes his remarks and welcomes Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, to the stage during a campaign rally in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.
Politics & Policy

Biden, Obama, Trump make final midterm push in Pennsylvania

Swing-state Pennsylvania is the stage for a clash of presidents on Saturday as each party’s biggest stars work to energize voters just days before voting concludes.

3 years ago

A group of people wearing red T-shirts pose with signs that read,
Community

Groups in Philadelphia sponsoring major get out the vote effort

The American Federation of Teachers and Unite Here unions are part of a national get out the vote effort which claims to have influenced many Philadelphians.

3 years ago

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

Race to watch: Mark Moffa and Joe Hogan compete for 142nd Pa. state House district seat

Moffa and Hogan, both politically experienced, have vastly different stances on abortion, climate, and the economy.

3 years ago

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Two men smile and pose in separate headshot photos.
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: Kim faces GOP challenger Healey in N.J.’s redrawn 3rd district

Incumbent Andy Kim may be running in a redrawn district friendlier to Democrats, but GOP challenger Bob Healey is making his case for a change.

3 years ago

A person handles a mail ballot as a stack of mail ballots sit in front of them.
Courts & Law
WITF

What the Pa. Supreme Court’s undated ballots order means for the midterms – and beyond

Legal observers say the question of whether to count mail-in ballots with handwritten dating errors is still open.

3 years ago

Oz speaks at an event.
Politics & Policy

‘Our patients will suffer’: Pa. doctors and elected officials criticize Oz’s abortion comments

In response to a question, Oz said that he is opposed to federally protecting abortion and that he wants “local political leaders” to decide on policy.

3 years ago

A sign reads Early Voting Site. A building is visible in the background.
Politics & Policy

‘So convenient’: Delaware’s first crack at early in-person voting is attracting 5,000 people a day

Delaware is one of the last states to let voters vote early in person. Among Delawareans who cast their ballot early this year: President Joe Biden.

3 years ago

Krasner speaks from the podium.
Courts & Law

DA Krasner warns any who would interfere in Philly elections: ‘Don’t’

Less than a week before Election Day, Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner says handcuffs will be waiting for anyone trying to interfere with the voting process.

3 years ago

A man yells into a bullhorn surrounded by other people.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Concerns of violence grow as Election Day nears

Researchers say the days following the election may pose a greater risk of violence than Election Day itself, particularly in locations where vote counting drags on.

3 years ago

A sign reads Stop the racists as people walk on a sidewalk in the background.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Who’s behind those ‘Stop the Racists’ signs all over Philly?

A disclaimer at the bottom, required on political signage, reads “Paid for by Philadelphia Votes.” The organization name doesn’t show up as an officially registered PAC.

3 years ago

A portrait of Nuri Benson
Education

These Pa. 17-year-olds are on a mission to make sure their older classmates vote

With the help of a voting nonprofit, a group of 17-year-olds at Benjamin Rush High School is focused on making sure their older classmates vote in the 2022 general election.

3 years ago

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File photo: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her husband, Paul Pelosi, arrive at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors State Department Dinner, on Dec. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)
Politics & Policy

Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker’s knees

The announcement of the federal charges on Monday came as San Francisco’s district attorney was set to announce state criminal charges as well against David DePape.

3 years ago

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