
Posts tagged with Politics

Several major corporations are stopping donations to lawmakers on this list, which includes eight congressional reps and more than 80 state reps.

After Capitol breach, Philly terrorism expert warns of coming ‘paramilitary’ insurgency — led by Trump
The first step to quelling an insurrection is installing a competent government, said author and Navy veteran Malcolm Nance.

Philly on Capitol insurrection response: We saw more cops during summer protests
Law enforcement in the nation's capitol was not quick to deploy extreme crowd control tactics.
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Pennsylvania’s role in Trump allies’ doomed effort to disrupt Biden’s Electoral College win
The majority of Republicans are not on board with the move to delay certification.

Pa. gov website listing to burn ‘Trump 2024 flag’ actually isn’t unusual
State officials said all publicly approved demonstrations appear in the online calendar.

Four Seasons Total Landscaping becomes high-end diorama art in Berlin
Artist Tracey Snelling, who specializes in multimedia sculpture, said the piece is meant as political commentary.

How ‘GOP rebel’ Al Schmidt became the voice of the 2020 Philly election — and Trump’s nemesis
A month after polls closed, the city commissioner and his staff are still being targeted with death threats.

There’s a Black woman leader in Harrisburg: Joanna McClinton makes history
The new Pa. House minority leader is a ‘fierce’ criminal justice advocate — and an ordained preacher.

Republican Philly commissioner to Trump: Your personal attacks are a distraction
"One thing I can’t comprehend is how hungry people are to consume lies," City Commissioner Al Schmidt told CNN.

Why Trump keeps saying ‘the Supreme Court’ is going to win him Pennsylvania
Four possible scenarios to watch for after Election Day.

Bob Brady’s convicted political guru is out of prison — and lurking on the election sidelines
Ken Smukler’s appearance on a recent Zoom call with Philly political bosses turned heads.

Philly Dems stop infighting, unite to flip Pa. House seat in the Northeast
Party leaders are backing Democrat Mike Doyle’s bid to oust GOP state Rep. Martina White.

Procrastinator’s guide to the 2020 general election in Philadelphia
A cheat sheet for what you need to know to cast your vote.

With ‘Insh’Allah,’ Biden gets attention of Philly Muslims and Arab Americans
"This older white guy I really didn’t think I can relate to...said something that's a big part of my life."

Mail ballots in PA cleared for print after state court boots Green Party candidates
Philly voters could receive their mail-in ballots within 8 to 10 days.

Voter registration in Philly was higher than 2016 — until the pandemic hit
Democratic signups outnumbered Republicans, but not as much as past years.

Why Harrisburg is feuding over a state rep’s hush-hush coronavirus test
Also, Brian Sims donated a kidney?

Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2020 primary election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.

After 3-year ethics investigation, Rep. Brian Sims vindicated — despite violations
The prominent LGBTQ advocate and lawmaker called the inquiry a “political attack.”

So you wanna be a delegate: Newbies get political for a trip to the DNC
“He saw the campaign logo and pulled out an AR-15,” said one young hopeful about his experience campaigning in New Hampshire.