News
Pediatric asthma ER visits dropped 40 percent after a coal processing plant near Pittsburgh closed down, researchers found.
Counties with traveling technicians can get problems at polling sites fixed quickly.
Cutting drug prices by more than 100% would theoretically mean that people are being paid to take medications.
Founder James Lamb said print media was a void that needed to be filled. “I just really like a physical, handheld thing that can be saved, that can migrate when I drop one at the bus stop.”
The Trump administration wants to scoop up voter registration lists and other election data from all 50 states.
Opinion
Nuclear war is a real and present danger that we must acknowledge and confront, writes Ira Helfand.
From MAGA to Mangione, meme-mythologies often function as rationalizations of violence — whether framed as righteous, purifying or revolutionary.
Most Americans oppose ICE raids on schools, which lead to absenteeism, disruption, and long-term threats to learning for all students.
Doylestown's Olcay Ayata, a Turkish-American Muslim, feels unwelcome and unsafe — even as a citizen.
A tightly regulated, taxed, and controlled cannabis market promotes public safety, supports families, and reflects the personal liberties our party has always championed.
Education
Most Americans oppose ICE raids on schools, which lead to absenteeism, disruption, and long-term threats to learning for all students.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration said in letters sent Tuesday that state-supported universities, libraries, early-childhood education programs and county health departments also will see delays.
The funding freeze had been challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.
Smith joined former Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Los Angeles Unified School District school board member Nick Melvoin on a national virtual press conference hosted by Defend America Action.
“It is deeply unethical for a sitting school board member to be hired by members of her own board to a position at the local tech school,” said Pennridge School District parent Laura Foster.
Elections
Counties with traveling technicians can get problems at polling sites fixed quickly.
The Trump administration wants to scoop up voter registration lists and other election data from all 50 states.
Democrats are talking to voters and listening to their concerns.
Will Fitzpatrick support government transparency and accountability or kowtow to President Trump?
A Republican majority on the state Supreme Court would significantly change the balance of power in Harrisburg and make critical decisions on issues such as elections, redistricting, abortion, LGBTQ rights, environmental protection, and more.
She is the first Member of Congress from Pennsylvania to endorse Harvie’s campaign to flip PA-01 and unseat Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 July 23, 2025Vote: Passed 399/12 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 3357: Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act July 23, 2025Vote: Passed 381/31 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.Res. 602: Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunitie July 23, 2025Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 3 other committees which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. 1 cosponsor is on those committees.
- H.Res. 602: Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunitie July 23, 2025Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is the sponsor of this resolution.