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“The hope is to foster a better understanding of who our local immigrant community is, what challenges they face and how we can be more welcoming and understanding as a community,” said Doylestown Borough Manager John Davis.
This was part of a nationwide response in locales across the country to oppose Trump's actions since taking office, which legal scholars say are putting the country in a "constitutional crisis."
Both sides are declaring victory.
The February 18th event in Doylestown seeks to “turn down the temperature” and promote fact-based, meaningful dialogue around diversity, equity and inclusion and critical race theory.
Recent data shows patients leaving the state to obtain abortion care actually outnumber those coming in.
Opinion
Why isn't the corporate media reporting about this more, or in many cases at all?
There is much work to do if we intend to keep this republic, writes Bucks County military veteran Steve Nolan.
Unions are more popular than ever and there are 60 million workers ready to join the labor movement. It's past time to organize them.
Now is the time to start showing up, making connections, and organizing in your community.
Education
Both sides are declaring victory.
Now that ICE agents have the green light to conduct operations at or near schools, school playgrounds, and bus stops, it is critical for districts to understand the law and have procedures in place to protect their students.
The five-session interactive program empowers students to better understand the root causes of bullying, become more resilient by increasing their self esteem, and to be more empathetic, said The Peace Center's Danny Thomas.
“Every dollar that CCA spends on DoorDash or luxury vehicles, or at brew pubs or vineyards or exclusive clubs, is a dollar that was paid by a Pennsylvania taxpayer,” notes Education Voters PA.
"This type of disruption and chaos has no place in our schools," said Heidi Roux, executive director of Bucks County's Immigrant Rights Action.
Elections
Election officials have long complained about the interface. They’ll have to wait a couple more years for a change.
“In a strong and healthy democracy, voters choose our representatives, but today we see too many power hungry politicians draw gerrymandered maps to silence voters,” said Common Cause Pennsylvania's Philip Hensley-Robin.
Lawmakers signal some room for agreement on expanded voter ID rules and revised mail ballot procedures.
The strategies range from outright reversals to “slow walking” the implementation of voter-approved ballot initiatives, such as lawmakers refusing to provide funding.
Five counties launched inquiries before the election. Lancaster County found hundreds of forms with indicators of fraud.
“As the first count of ballots is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last,” Casey said.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act February 13, 2025Vote: Passed 264/155 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 1304: To amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs, and for other purposes. February 13, 2025Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. 1 cosponsor is on those committees.
- H.R. 77: Midnight Rules Relief Act February 12, 2025Vote: Passed 212/208 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
- On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 77: Midnight Rules Relief Act February 12, 2025Vote: Failed 205/213 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
