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At an online town hall meeting, speakers said there’s too little transparency and too much state government support for the industry.
Pennsylvania’s patchwork of ICE detention centers makes it difficult to track loved ones.
With so much history, choosing how to celebrate the United States’ birthday in Bucks County might seem overwhelming. Here's three places to start.
Tucson Migra Map allows people to document and visualize enforcement activities by ICE and other federal agencies. “It indicates the level of chaos and how disruptive it is to our community,” said activist Lucia Vindiola.
“They helped me when I ran and now I am so excited to now be able to help other women,” said Stoltz, who went from knocking on doors to opening them.
Opinion
A vote for Lucia is a vote for the Democratic Party we actually need: a party that fights instead of folds, that listens instead of lectures, that is beholden to the people it represents instead of big donors, and that delivers instead of makes excuses.
"Mark Pinsley isn't just a better option," writes Laura Foster, "he is the only option for people who care about disenfranchised communities."
"Two weeks ago my wife essentially died for 9 seconds," writes Joe Sundeen. "The fact that she is alive today, and on the long road to recovery is due to resources that are available, and that we were able to afford."
Pipersville's David Meiser writes about Kingdom Provisions' widely unpopular animal waste site, the company's objectionable history, and the township's failure to effectively police these issues.
According to PEN America’s new report “Facts & Fiction: Stories Stripped Away By Book Bans”, over 1,100 nonfiction titles were removed from public schools in the 2024-25 school year.
Education
But school districts are pushing back.
According to PEN America’s new report “Facts & Fiction: Stories Stripped Away By Book Bans”, over 1,100 nonfiction titles were removed from public schools in the 2024-25 school year.
“Preschool pushout is not about children failing to meet expectations – it’s about systems failing to meet children’s needs and violating their rights,” said Education Law Center-PA Attorney Rose Wehrman.
Drawing on his experience mentoring an aspiring teacher from Drexel University, Philadelphia educator Trey Smith calls for the state to consider team-based teaching and residency programs proven to reduce teacher turnover by as much as 50%.
“In 2025, book bans were not sparked by concerned parents, and they were not the result of local grassroots efforts. They were part of a well-funded, politically-driven campaign," said Sarah Lamdan, executive director of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.
Elections
A vote for Lucia is a vote for the Democratic Party we actually need: a party that fights instead of folds, that listens instead of lectures, that is beholden to the people it represents instead of big donors, and that delivers instead of makes excuses.
"Mark Pinsley isn't just a better option," writes Laura Foster, "he is the only option for people who care about disenfranchised communities."
“I’m proud to endorse Bob in this race, and I know he will be a partner in continuing to deliver for Pennsylvania families in Congress,” Shapiro said.
Residents will vote on a ballot referendum to raise the Earned Income Tax in order to preserve farmland as open space.
“Ultimately the goal was to have a slate of 13 candidates that could represent all of Bucks County at the state level, and I believe this group of 13 will do exactly that,” said Zach Kirk, executive director Bucks County Democratic Committee.
The court ordered counties to release granular data on individual ballots, but some are unsure if they can comply and still keep voters’ choices secret.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 8365: Monitor Accountability Act May 14, 2026Vote: Passed 219/204 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Aye
- On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 8365: Monitor Accountability Act May 14, 2026Vote: Failed 210/213 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
- H.R. 5625: Cashless Bail Reporting Act May 14, 2026Vote: Passed 308/116 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.Con.Res. 75: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. May 14, 2026Vote: Failed 212/212 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
