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At least 124 people were killed in 2025 for protecting their homelands, forests, farms and waterways from pollution and other harms, according to a new report.
Political Strategist Khalil Thompson's organization Win With Black Men facilitated a two-plus hour discussion, which included local politicians, union leaders, lifelong residents, recent arrivals and a few high schoolers.
Experts warn of dangers from fossil fuel expansion and federal carveouts for the AI industry.
The Garden State is home to a patchwork of advocates, officials, and faith leaders who are finding ways to respond to a crisis with no clear end.
Community members will be able to receive flu and COVID-19 shots at the college’s three campuses.
Opinion
To add insult to injury, the filmmakers were made aware of the cancellation just two days before the event – and without any explanation.
Reckoning with that terrible day and the forever wars, mass surveillance and anti-Muslim hysteria that followed.
The race to develop artificial intelligence puts humankind in unparalleled danger.
I stand with "No Cloverleaf" and I’ll stand up for you in Harrisburg, writes Kristin Egan, Democratic candidate for state House District 142.
Washington is getting a fifth of the South American nation's reserves locked in for a generation, while the oil companies that lobbied hardest get first access to pump it.
Education
While the Christian organization states they have no political agenda, there are concerns that the program, and its larger goals, will further blur the line between church and state in public education.
Here’s what you need to know and how to sign up for the district's Comprehensive Plan Committee.
There have been 594 cases of measles in 37 counties statewide so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. In 2025, there were just 16 confirmed cases.
"Learning does not stop at any age, and our programs are designed to reflect just that," said Veronica Drumm, program director of Lifelong Learning at Bucks.
“We simply seek to preserve our right as parents to choose a teacher-led education for our children without mandatory technology requirements,” said lead plaintiff Yair Lev.
Elections
An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season.
“The biggest difference between Senator Coleman and me is that I believe this district needs a senator who will act before a crisis reaches the breaking point and who will consistently put working families ahead of powerful interests,” said Pinsley.
The decision represented a stark defeat for President Trump on an issue he consistently has emphasized as vital to ensuring election integrity even though there is virtually no evidence of fraud with mail ballots.
Lawmakers, judges, and residents grapple with a question of national relevance: Do companies deserve the right to vote?
Political Strategist Khalil Thompson's organization Win With Black Men facilitated a two-plus hour discussion, which included local politicians, union leaders, lifelong residents, recent arrivals and a few high schoolers.
“Brian Fitzpatrick voted for $20 billion in data center giveaways and made it impossible for communities like ours to stop new data centers," Harvie said.
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Recent Votes:
- H.R. 3276: Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 September 14, 2026Vote: Passed 345/60 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 4219: National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 September 14, 2026Vote: Passed 371/33 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 4795: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 September 3, 2026Vote: Passed 237/169 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.Res. 1510: Expressing support for the designation of September 4, 2026, as “Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day”. September 3, 2026Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.