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Day: April 27, 2022

Election Law

Kyle Sammin: Northeast Philly Democrats play musical chairs

April 27, 2022May 4, 2022
Kyle Sammin
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Democrats may have been too cute by half when trying to appoint a candidate in a senate district based in Northeast Philly — cleverness that may now come back to bite them.

By Kyle Sammin

Election Law

Sen. Boscola: Open access to the ballot box — allow independents to vote in primary elections

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022
Sen. Lisa Boscola
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Membership in a political party should not dictate whether a voter can vote in a primary.

By Sen. Lisa Boscola

Crime

State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022
Anthony Hennen

State Senator Art Haywood staged a sit-in at Philadelphia City Hall when Mayor Jim Kenney ignored his requests to meet.

By Anthony Hennen

State Politics

A fighter runs for State Senate in Philadelphia

April 27, 2022April 29, 2022
Rick Woelfel

When Sam Oropeza was competing in mixed martial arts and professional boxing, he relished the underdog role. That tenacity could be an asset as he seeks election to the PA State Senate from the Fifth District.

By Rick Woelfel

Op-Ed

Ben Mannes: From SPLC to ActBlue, scrutiny grows over political fundraising networks

Ben Mannes: From SPLC to ActBlue, scrutiny grows over political fundraising networks

schedule April 24 2026
ink_pen A. Benjamin Mannes

The Justice Department’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has intensified scrutiny of how nonprofit organizations raise money, […]

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