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Election 2022: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate

May 4, 2022May 13, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Fetterman leads a field of four contenders for the Democratic nomination.
By Anthony Hennen

State Politics

Philly Democrat ostracized by his party last year retakes committee role, running for re-election

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022
Todd Shepherd

After being stripped of a committee chairmanship last year, Northeast Philly State Rep. Kevin Boyle has returned to the good graces of his party without explanation.
By Todd Shepherd

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

Ben Mannes: Key 2022 elections are all for governor

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes

As the pandemic has shown, local government matters most in people’s day-to-day lives
By Ben Mannes

Politics

Albert Eisenberg: Partisan redistricting won’t fix Dems’ PA disadvantage

February 13, 2022February 14, 2022
Albert Eisenberg
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Democrats in Pennsylvania as well as nationally are facing a bigger issue than Republican gerrymanders: a shrinking party both ideologically and demographically.
By Albert Eisenberg

Election

Republicans say poll points to continued state house success in fall election

February 3, 2022February 7, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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A new poll found that legislative Republicans may have the edge over Democrats in Pennsylvania in the state’s fall elections.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Pa. Democrat Party silent on Palihapitiya donations after Uyghurs comments

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022
Rick Rickman
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Wisconsin Democrats returned $10,000 in political donations from a billionaire who said “nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs.” But Pennsylvania Dems are holding on to the money, at least for now.
By Rick Rickman

Civic Culture

Isabel Blank: Democrats need a lesson in civility

November 24, 2021
Isabel Blank

Incivility in politics has become common place. It’s time to demand that those who represent us also represent our values.
By Isabel Blank

Crime

Matthew J. Brouillette: Johnny Doc’s conviction could mark a turning point for city

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021
Matthew J. Brouillette

Dougherty’s conviction has dealt a blow to the Democrat machine in the largest city in the biggest swing state in the nation. Will Philadelphia emerge from crony corruption or will someone fill Johnny Doc’s shoes?
By: Matthew J. Brouillette

State Politics

Jeremy Baker: Josh’s Wonderland

November 4, 2021November 3, 2021
Jeremy Baker
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Pennsylvania is no Disney World, as much as the actions and proclamations of Attorney General Josh Shapiro might suggest.
By Jeremy Baker

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