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Urban League of Philadelphia gets $350K for housing program

By Special to the Capital-Star - June 25, 2022

As the race heats up, is Mehmet Oz distancing himself from Trump? | Five for the Weekend

By John L. Micek - June 25, 2022

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C.

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. 5 key reads on what’s next | Analysis

By Capital-Star Guest Contributor - June 25, 2022

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Voters ‘have the final word’ in protecting abortion rights, Biden says

BY Jacob Fischler - June 24, 2022

Congress sends Biden historic gun safety legislation, with GOP support

BY Ariana Figueroa - June 24, 2022

Congress roiled by U.S. Supreme Court decision revoking abortion rights

BY Jacob Fischler - June 24, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. What does that mean in Pennsylvania?

BY Marley Parish - June 24, 2022

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A timeline of abortion law in the United States

BY Special to the Capital-Star - June 24, 2022

Here’s how Pa. politicians reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion decision

BY John L. Micek and Peter Hall - June 24, 2022

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The debate over third-party election funding, explained | Editorial Cartoon

BY John Cole - June 25, 2022

Roe overturned: What you need to know about the Supreme Court abortion decision | Analysis

BY Capital-Star Guest Contributor - June 24, 2022

Hunger strike to protest solitary confinement at SWPa. prison continues | Friday Morning Coffee

BY John L. Micek - June 24, 2022

Our GOP activist U.S. Supreme Court is assaulting the separation of church and state | Opinion

BY Capital-Star Guest Contributor - June 24, 2022

The debate over third-party election funding, explained | Editorial Cartoon

BY John Cole - June 25, 2022

U.S. House committee outlines how U.S. Rep. Scott Perry pushed to restructure Justice Department

BY Marley Parish - June 23, 2022

Biden pitches a summer gas tax holiday as price hovers around $5 a gallon

BY Jennifer Shutt - June 22, 2022

U.S. House committee examines efforts to pressure GOP state officials — including in Pa. — to overturn 2020 election

BY Marley Parish - June 21, 2022

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Josh Shapiro about to speak a press conference

Shapiro emerge de la temporada de primarias con una fuerte ventaja de recaudación de fondos sobre Mastriano

BY: Peter Hall - June 23, 2022

El comité de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos examina los esfuerzos para presionar a los funcionarios estatales Republicanos, incluso en Pa. – para anular las elecciones del 2020

BY: Marley Parish - June 23, 2022

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Pushing for a gift ban, activists tear down ‘Wall of Corruption’ outside Pa. Capitol

June 21, 2022

‘A parade and protest’: Black Lawmakers, allies celebrate Juneteenth, but issue a challenge as well

June 14, 2022

State Rep. Meghan Schroeder, R-Bucks, speaks during a news conference in the Capitol rotunda on Tuesday, 6/7/22 (Capital-Star photo by John L. Micek).

Pa. lawmaker, advocates call for U.S. constitutional amendment that could end up banning dark money

June 7, 2022

‘We will not go away:’ Philly Black Clergy, allies call for more money for gun violence prevention

May 25, 2022

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U.S. Supreme Court expands gun rights in striking down New York concealed carry law

By Ariana Figueroa - June 23, 2022

GOP-backed effort to expand poll watcher access advances in state House

By Special to the Capital-Star - June 23, 2022

U.S. House lawmakers, including Pa.’s Scanlon, warned about disinformation in upcoming campaigns

By Ariana Figueroa - June 23, 2022

100M people in America are saddled with health care debt | Analysis

By Special to the Capital-Star - June 23, 2022

House Democrats pitch bills to take on price-fixing and price-gouging

By Peter Hall - June 22, 2022

U.S. Senate moves forward on gun safety legislation

By Ariana Figueroa - June 22, 2022

If Pa. Rep. Summer Lee wins election to Congress., who will succeed her in Harrisburg?

By Special to the Capital-Star - June 22, 2022

A man shoots AR-15 rifles and other weapons at a shooting range during the “Rod of Iron Freedom Festival” on October 12, 2019 in Greeley, Pa. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images).

Judiciary committee deletes age restrictions for assault weapon ownership

By Peter Hall - June 21, 2022

DC Central Detention Facility (Google Street View)

The District of Columbia allows incarcerated people to vote, a rarity in the U.S.

By Kira Lerner - June 21, 2022

Conservative group sues N.J. over voter registration records

By Special to the Capital-Star - June 20, 2022

Philly Mayor Kenney opens up about his proudest moments in office – and his biggest mistakes

By Special to the Capital-Star - June 20, 2022

These are the demographics of student loan debt in Pa. and beyond | The Numbers Racket

By Cassie Miller - June 20, 2022

These are the reproductive health bills currently before Pa.’s General Assembly

By Cassie Miller - June 19, 2022

An optimistic Seth Grove looks to begin bipartisan talks on election reforms | Analysis

By Special to the Capital-Star - June 19, 2022

Pa. moves to protect 32 farms in 18 counties from development | Five for the Weekend

By John L. Micek - June 18, 2022