News
Is Pennsylvania Still a Swing State?
According to Democrats, it is.
The Associated Press
November 27, 2024
The Associated Press
News
After Trump’s Project 2025 Denials, He Is Tapping Its Authors and Influencers for Key Roles
The blueprint for a hard-right turn in America appears to be the roadmap for Trump’s second term.
The Associated Press
November 24, 2024
Elections
Democrat Bob Casey Concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate Race
“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 Associated Press
November 21, 2024
News
What to Know About Transgender Day of Remembrance and Violence Against Trans People
Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to be victims of violence, including rape and assault.
The Associated Press
November 20, 2024
Elections
A Battle Over Mail Ballots in Pennsylvania Senate Race Recount Is Latest Example of Messy Disputes Over Election Rules
The legal challenges could lead to court decisions that dictate in future elections which ballots can and can’t be tallied.
The Associated Press
November 19, 2024
Elections
Pennsylvania’s High Court Orders Counties not to Count Disputed Ballots in US Senate Race
Democratic-majority election boards in Montgomery County, Philadelphia and Bucks County had voted to count the ballots that lacked a correct date.
The Associated Press
November 18, 2024
Elections
The Fight Over Counting Mail Ballots with Incorrect Dates Takes Center Stage in Pennsylvania Senate Race Recount
Democrats cast more mail-in ballots than Republicans, and Democrats in the past have supported counting ballots that trip over what they view as meaningless clerical requirements in state law.
The Associated Press
November 16, 2024
Elections
Pennsylvania Senate Contest Between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick Headed Toward a Recount, and Possibly Litigation
Bucks County’s election board voted to count more than 400 mail-in ballots that lack a correct handwritten date on the outer envelope — something that Republicans are challenging and have opposed repeatedly in court.
The Associated Press
November 14, 2024
News
Trump’s Gains with Latinos in States Like Pennsylvania Could Reshape American Politics. Democrats Are Struggling to Respond
More Hispanics turning away from Democrats in future presidential races could further dent the party’s “blue wall” of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.
The Associated Press
November 12, 2024
Montgomery County’s ‘The People’s Rally’ on Saturday Highlights How Resistance to Trump Starts Locally
January 16, 2025
The rally is a call for community organizing and action to protect human rights, democracy, equality, and the planet.
Pennsylvania Legislative Preview: Will Long-Discussed Election Proposals Finally Get Through?
January 16, 2025
Lawmakers signal some room for agreement on expanded voter ID rules and revised mail ballot procedures.
Chester County’s Homeless Numbers Improve Thanks to Renewed Commitment to Affordable Housing and Rental Assistance
January 14, 2025
Despite Chester’s success, the conclusions drawn by HUD lack merit.
With Trump’s Second Term Looming, the Climate Movement Is Putting Class Issues Center Stage
January 12, 2025
As activists double down on the disruptive tactics of recent campaigns, the movement’s leaders see opportunities to broaden its base to include people concerned about pocketbook issues like jobs and the cost of housing.
Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Wants to Get Democrats ‘Back to Basics’ as DNC Vice Chair
January 9, 2025
The Philadelphia lawmaker said Democrats ‘can’t exist as a foil to somebody else’ for the next four years.
