News
After months of unanswered pleas from parents and teachers, it took a Democratic sweep at the polls on Election Day for the school board to finally get the message.
The 77-page filing alleges Pennridge administrators and the school board ignored or dismissed incidents of discrimination and harassment spanning many years.
The decision is the second federal court ruling that Act 77’s ballot-dating requirement violates the Civil Rights Act.
"It is our hope to EMPOWER as many girls as we can in the community."
The nonprofit that organizes the annual Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival provides “safe and brave” spaces for LGBTQ+ people and allies. And it does so much more.
Opinion
A Pennsylvania school district’s settlement with the Satanic Temple is a blow to the monopoly evangelicals have staked on public schools for indoctrination and another victory for those who oppose Christian supremacy.
The danger in antisemitic conspiracy theories lies not only in the direct threat they pose to Jewish communities, but also in the way fascists and authoritarians have used them as tools to undermine democracy.
A Temecula Valley High School drama teacher was placed on leave for assigning Tony Kushner’s iconic, Pulitzer-winning play.
The federal government currently defines homelessness in a narrow way, excluding many from services designed to help people who are unhoused.
The Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering gives people the chance to bring greater community awareness to current struggles facing Indigenous people across the globe.
Education
A Temecula Valley High School drama teacher was placed on leave for assigning Tony Kushner’s iconic, Pulitzer-winning play.
After months of unanswered pleas from parents and teachers, it took a Democratic sweep at the polls on Election Day for the school board to finally get the message.
The 77-page filing alleges Pennridge administrators and the school board ignored or dismissed incidents of discrimination and harassment spanning many years.
Thirteen petitions have been filed in the Court of Common Pleas challenging the election results for three new Democratic school board members. It’s pathetic.
Public education is a pillar of democracy that the right has long had in its crosshairs (kind of like Roe vs. Wade). The 2024 election may just determine whether this next domino falls.
Elections
The decision is the second federal court ruling that Act 77’s ballot-dating requirement violates the Civil Rights Act.
Voters were motivated to elect new school board leadership following radical changes to policies, curriculum, and a complete lack of transparency and decorum.
After sweeping Democratic victories, there’s hope in the air for 2024 that maybe we can finally turn the page on MAGA extremism both locally and nationally.
Jay Schneider knew Election Day would be a hard job. Despite the stress and a few setbacks, he pulled off a smooth experience for voters in Chester County.
At the local, county, and state levels, Democratic candidates exceeded expectations with their electoral successes Tuesday.
Democrat Dan McCaffery won the vacant seat on a court that will likely make consequential decisions on abortion access in the near future.
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Recent Votes:
- H.Res. 793: Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel. November 29, 2023Vote: Passed 414/0 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.Res. 885: Condemning Hamas’ use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants. November 21, 2023Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. 2 cosponsors are on that committee.
- H.Res. 885: Condemning Hamas’ use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants. November 21, 2023Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is the sponsor of this resolution.
- H.Amdt. 800 (Rosendale) to H.R. 5894: To reduce the salary of Vincent Munster, Chief, Virus Ecology Section, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to $1. November 15, 2023Vote: Failed 155/268 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: No
