Why Protest?
Local writer Diana Leygerman reminds us that progressive social change is a bottom-up process that often starts in the streets. The greatest chapters of American history — that Republicans want to ban — proves it.
Local writer Diana Leygerman reminds us that progressive social change is a bottom-up process that often starts in the streets. The greatest chapters of American history — that Republicans want to ban — proves it.
They rallied against COVID-19 safety protocols and now they are proposing book bans and censorship. What’s next?
The Congressional Budget Office estimates this budget will cut $698 billion in Medicaid spending, causing approximately 8.6 million people to lose their health care coverage. It will also result in 3 million less people a month receiving SNAP food stamps benefits.
“I commend the commissioners for standing up for the rule of law, and calling [Sheriff] Fred Harran out on his half-baked scheme to use county resources to do ICE’s deportation work,” said Democratic Sheriff candidate Danny Ceisler.
A mere 25.8% of registered voters in the county voted yesterday.
To some extent, President Donald Trump looms over the races, as progressive incumbents — Philly DA Larry Krasner and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey — have vowed to resist his conservative agenda.
The event was part of Khanna’s “Benefits Over Billionaires” tour making stops in Republican-held swing districts in lieu of their own representatives holding town halls, like Pennsylvania first Congressional district’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.