News
“I’m concerned that all of the advances that we made for the last 61 years are going to be eradicated,” said Charles Mauldin, 78, one of the marchers beaten on Bloody Sunday.
The executive director of The Peace Center in Langhorne spoke with editor Cyril Mychalejko about her life working for peace and justice locally—and around the globe.
The proliferation of bigger and bigger data centers is drawing opposition from landowners, conservationists, local officials, consumer advocates and states.
Community members in places like Paterson, New Jersey, and Minneapolis say many are striving to maintain the Ramadan spirit while grappling with myriad concerns affecting their communities.
“The historical record reminds us of that access to the ballot has long required vigilance and reform within our democratic system,” said Amanda Owen, executive director of The Justice Bell Foundation.
Opinion
The MAGA Right, already in disarray because of Trump’s handling of Epstein, has spent the week fighting amongst themselves over Trump’s new war.
The U.S. and Israel have killed Ayatollah Khamenei, but they seem to have no plan for what comes next.
Electricity, gas, health care, housing and grocery prices continue to increase. Working families in the commonwealth can't afford another two years of a GOP-controlled Congress.
MAGA-aligned activists are now openly discussing manufacturing or exaggerating a national emergency to justify Trump’s agents in the federal government to interfere in this November’s elections, The Washington Post reported.
While President Trump touts his economic agenda, many Pennsylvanians are feeling the squeeze of tariffs and stagnant wages. One local caregiver calls out Representative Ryan Mackenzie for supporting policies that threaten SNAP access and healthcare for thousands of constituents.
Education
Local author Rich Shifman speaks to Editor Cyril Mychalejko about his new book "We Were the Cuckoo Bees" and how the local community who defeated Moms for Liberty served as his muse.
The report’s heart is in the right place, but its ideas are not new and are unlikely to catch hold without someone, somewhere putting more thought into how, exactly, these ideas could be implemented, writes Peter Greene.
“My soul is overflowing with gratitude. My kid has struggled mightily the last two years, and this was the happiest I’ve seen him in ages," one parent wrote afterward.
Many Quakertown school district residents argued more could – and should – have been done to avoid Friday’s events, violence and subsequent arrests.
Students from 13 Bucks County schools joined AG Dave Sunday to discuss AI and social media. The students provided “powerful insight” and "were extremely engaged in the conversation," said Rachel Holler, Bucks County Intermediate Unit assistant executive director, following the TeenTalk session.
Elections
“I’m concerned that all of the advances that we made for the last 61 years are going to be eradicated,” said Charles Mauldin, 78, one of the marchers beaten on Bloody Sunday.
"We’re about 100 years out from getting the right to vote and now we’re fighting this bill, which would make it harder for millions of women to vote,” said Gréta Bedekovics, director of democracy policy at the Center for American Progress.
Some of the state legislative proposals would place local election workers on the front lines of resisting federal interference.
MAGA-aligned activists are now openly discussing manufacturing or exaggerating a national emergency to justify Trump’s agents in the federal government to interfere in this November’s elections, The Washington Post reported.
Buried in the legislation is a mandate requiring every state to funnel voter data into a centralized voter-purge system plagued by security and accuracy concerns and controlled by the Trump administration.
Educational access and excellence, fiscal responsibility and greater transparency are among key issues for May primary candidates.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 March 5, 2026Vote: Passed 221/209 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 March 5, 2026Vote: Failed 212/217 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
- H.Con.Res. 38: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. March 5, 2026Vote: Failed 212/219 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
- H.Res. 1099: Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. March 5, 2026Vote: Passed 372/53 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea