Opinion
The Real Threat to Food Security
Our lawmakers need to take farmland access seriously. The next farm bill should work more for the health of our farm system, and less for Wall Street.
Anthony Pahnke
December 8, 2024
Anthony Pahnke
ACLU Sues Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran over ‘Illegal’ 287(g) ICE Partnership; Asks Court to Issue an Injunction
June 6, 2025
“Sheriff Harran has blatantly overstepped his authority by enrolling Bucks County in a 287(g) agreement, a reckless decision that weaponizes local law enforcement to carry out ICE’s harmful agenda. This policy isn’t about safety—it’s about intimidation,” said Karen Rodriguez, member of Make the Road Pennsylvania and a Bucks County resident.
Cyber Charter School Reform Bill Passes Pennsylvania House, Would Save School Districts Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
June 5, 2025
Supporters said changes to the cyber charter rules are widely backed among the state’s 500 school boards and that cyber school spending has been the subject of critical reviews, including recently by Republican Auditor General Tim DeFoor.
Doylestown Resident’s Future Uncertain Due to Proposed Medicaid Cuts Supported by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick
June 4, 2025
“People will die,” warns Melissa Rinker, who has over 20 chronic illnesses and relies 100 percent on Medicaid for medication and monthly doctor’s visits.
Trump Administration Revokes Guidance Requiring Hospitals to Provide ‘Life-saving’ Emergency Abortions
June 3, 2025
“The Trump Administration would rather women die in emergency rooms than receive life-saving abortions,” said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Democratic State Lawmakers Want to Mandate K-12 Media Literacy in Pennsylvania to Combat the Rise of Online Misinformation
June 3, 2025
“This bill would provide Pennsylvania students with the necessary critical thinking skills and knowledge to evaluate the accuracy of news stories for themselves,” said state Sen. Katie Muth.
