News
Will living in a sanctuary city safeguard Philly’s roughly 50,000 undocumented immigrants and their families if President-elect Donald Trump delivers on his promise to deport a record number of immigrants?
Musk’s objections to the 1,547-page omnibus bill included misinformation about congressional salaries, federal funding and public health preparedness, among other topics.
Mike German spoke with Editor Cyril Mychalejko about his new book "Policing White Supremacy: The Enemy Within," which comes out Jan. 7.
“We are committed to uplifting Pennsylvania workers, advancing bread-and-butter issues that will make life more affordable for working people across our commonwealth,” said Rep. Ryan Bizzarro.
A vast network of Christian Nationalist organizations are primarily funded by “a 1 percent of megadonors and corporations.”
Will living in a sanctuary city safeguard Philly’s roughly 50,000 undocumented immigrants and their families if President-elect Donald Trump delivers on his promise to deport a record number of immigrants?
Musk’s objections to the 1,547-page omnibus bill included misinformation about congressional salaries, federal funding and public health preparedness, among other topics.
Opinion
The fight over health care in the U.S. is about competing narratives: profit-making versus collective well-being. We need to articulate a publicly funded solution now—before corporate spin silences us.
The events of this past week are more than just a preview of the dysfunction to come — they are a stark reminder of what happens when chaos is mistaken for governance, writes Bucks County's Colin Coyle.
Visibility is not just about being seen; it’s about being understood, writes Olcay Ayata.
In addition to marching and protesting, there are things we can do to protect our immigrant neighbors, writes Sue-Ann DiVito.
Instead, governments should prioritize safe, affordable, dignified, and permanent housing for all.
The fight over health care in the U.S. is about competing narratives: profit-making versus collective well-being. We need to articulate a publicly funded solution now—before corporate spin silences us.
The events of this past week are more than just a preview of the dysfunction to come — they are a stark reminder of what happens when chaos is mistaken for governance, writes Bucks County's Colin Coyle.
Education
From ending the Department of Education to bringing the culture war to your kid's curriculum, Peter Greene breaks down how public education could drastically change in the commonwealth over the next four years.
It started well before the pandemic and continues today. A key reason is experiences of racism within the larger school district that affect Black teachers across the system, but manifest differently depending on their schools’ locations.
The move to erase attention to anti-bias and culture in schools is grounded in denial that concerns about systemic racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc., are real.
The “Freedom to Read Act” limits book bans in public schools and libraries and shields librarians from lawsuits and criminal charges filed by folks who find library materials obscene or otherwise objectionable.
Across the country, schools and districts continue to grapple with how to deal with kids’ cellphone use.
From ending the Department of Education to bringing the culture war to your kid's curriculum, Peter Greene breaks down how public education could drastically change in the commonwealth over the next four years.
It started well before the pandemic and continues today. A key reason is experiences of racism within the larger school district that affect Black teachers across the system, but manifest differently depending on their schools’ locations.
Elections
Vote Mama PAC-endorsed candidates achieved a 71% win rate in the commonwealth.
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.
“As the first count of ballots is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last,” Casey said.
The legal challenges could lead to court decisions that dictate in future elections which ballots can and can't be tallied.
Democratic-majority election boards in Montgomery County, Philadelphia and Bucks County had voted to count the ballots that lacked a correct date.
Vote Mama PAC-endorsed candidates achieved a 71% win rate in the commonwealth.
The strategies range from outright reversals to “slow walking” the implementation of voter-approved ballot initiatives, such as lawmakers refusing to provide funding.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 10545: American Relief Act, 2025 December 20, 2024Vote: Passed 366/34 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 10515: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. December 19, 2024Vote: Failed 174/235 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- S. 759: Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 December 18, 2024Vote: Passed 381/20 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 8663: DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 December 18, 2024Vote: Passed 404/1 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea