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On March 6 at the Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland, the Doylestown-based nonprofit will hold a dinner and awards presentation to celebrate young people, their achievements, and a decade of service programs.
Research shows the distress we feel around politics can harm our physical and mental health — and it’s only getting worse.
Weiss speaks about her new book "Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools That Built the Civil Rights Movement," which comes out March 4.
The solution to Trump and Musk's trickle down chaos is organizing and solidarity.
The Democratic-majority court has played a big role in defusing election challenges. Now Republicans are mobilizing for a takeover.
On March 6 at the Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland, the Doylestown-based nonprofit will hold a dinner and awards presentation to celebrate young people, their achievements, and a decade of service programs.
Research shows the distress we feel around politics can harm our physical and mental health — and it’s only getting worse.
Opinion
There is much work to do if we intend to keep this republic, writes Bucks County military veteran Steve Nolan.
A coalition of spiritual advisors with nearly unimpeded access to the president aim to erase the separation of church and state, establish a specific brand of Christian dominion over every part of society, and fundamentally reconstruct life in the United States as we know it.
By denying the realities of sex, gender, and race, the White House’s statements worsen inequity and cause harm.
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.
A coalition of spiritual advisors with nearly unimpeded access to the president aim to erase the separation of church and state, establish a specific brand of Christian dominion over every part of society, and fundamentally reconstruct life in the United States as we know it.
Education
"This type of disruption and chaos has no place in our schools," said Heidi Roux, executive director of Bucks County's Immigrant Rights Action.
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.
Both sides are declaring victory.
Elections
Five counties launched inquiries before the election. Lancaster County found hundreds of forms with indicators of fraud.
The Democratic-majority court has played a big role in defusing election challenges. Now Republicans are mobilizing for a takeover.
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.
The Democratic-majority court has played a big role in defusing election challenges. Now Republicans are mobilizing for a takeover.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 1464: To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. February 21, 2025Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. 1 cosponsor is on that committee.
- 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