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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Three ICE agents outside a building
Immigration
K-12
New Jersey
Social Justice

Camden schools brace for potential ICE operations

The school district will host an online workshop to teach families about their rights, as the Trump Administration authorizes immigration enforcement at schools.

5 months ago

State Sen. Sharif Street
Immigration
Philadelphia
Social Justice
Sports

Philly immigrant groups call for general strike on Super Bowl Sunday in protest of Trump admin policies

The strike is part of a “Week of Action” running through Valentine's Day in Philadelphia to show the value of immigrants.

5 months ago

Listen 1:09
New Jersey community and labor groups
Government
New Jersey
Politics

Community, labor groups want pledge from N.J. gubernatorial candidates to protect immigrants, workers from Trump’s policies

Nedia Morsy, the deputy director of Make the Road Action, said federal funding for vital programs that support working families are under attack.

5 months ago

Listen 1:38
Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Gender
Politics
Protests
Race & Ethnicity

Trump executive orders take aim at antisemitism on college campuses, critical race theory

One plan calls for the deportation of noncitizens who attended pro-Palestinian protests, while another says federal money won't be used on the “indoctrination” of children.

5 months ago

Josh Shapiro
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Social Justice

Amid confusion, Pa. officials worry about impact of paused federal funding freeze

A spokesperson for Chester County said its Department of Community Development is unable to access more than $13.3 million in federal funds.

5 months ago

Listen 0:52
Sarah McBride speaks behind a podium
Delaware
Economy
Government

‘Callous, craven, and careless’: Delaware and other states brace for federal funding cuts as Trump admin drops directive

The order caused massive backlash from states nationwide. But the White House press secretary says the funding review will continue.

5 months ago

Listen 1:02
Trump on Air Force One
Government
National

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

The reversal was the latest sign that even with unified control of Washington, Trump's plans to dramatically and rapidly reshape the government has some limits.

5 months ago

Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Government
Government Accountability

All the executive orders Trump signed after 1 week in office

President Trump signed a slew of orders during his first week in office, impacting policy on immigration, the environment, federal diversity programs and more.

5 months ago

President Donald Trump
Government
National

Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis

Donald Trump's effort to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants is the most provocative of his many attempts to expand his power in the first days of his presidency.

5 months ago

a sign reads FEMA - STATE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
PlanPhilly
Environment
National
Philadelphia

Trump wants to ‘overhaul’ FEMA. What to know about the agency’s role in the Philly region

The president issued an executive order Friday launching a year-long review of the agency’s recent disaster responses.

5 months ago

Listen 1:26
Three ICE agents outside a building
Delaware
Immigration
K-12

‘They’re scared’: Immigrant students in Delaware fear losing their safe haven at school amid new Trump-era crackdown

Some First State districts have adopted protections for undocumented students, but advocates want state-level action to protect all students.

5 months ago

Listen 2:44
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington
Immigration
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board

Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. reaffirms the 2021 sanctuary schools policy, emphasizing safe spaces for all students amid renewed immigration raids.

5 months ago

Protesters hold a cross and signs reading ALL ARE WELCOME and IMMIGRANTS DESERVE DIGNITY
Immigration
Philadelphia
Protests

Advocates react to reported ICE operation in North Philly: ‘They cannot come and persecute our families’

Protesters gathered outside Philly’s ICE field office after advocates reported the operation.

5 months ago

Listen 1:25
Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Government
National
Politics

Head Start and other services for low-income families hit glitches as Trump freezes federal money

Early childhood education centers and states discovered Tuesday they could no longer access money they rely on to provide care for some of the nation’s neediest families.

5 months ago

an ICE agent wears a vest reading POLICE ICE
Immigration
New Jersey
Public Safety

N.J. immigrant support groups are scrambling to help the growing number of immigrants picked up in ICE quota raids

Efforts are being ramped up to help New Jersey immigrants taken into custody by ICE. Many do not know they have constitutional rights.

5 months ago

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