“A program that is being cut will prevent about $800,000 worth of funding coming to food pantries and non-profits in this county to those who work with people who need assistance,” said County Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Jr.
“At a time when the very foundations of our democracy are being challenged, it’s more important now than ever that we elect people who are dedicated to upholding the rule of law,” said Bucks County Democratic Committee Chair Steve Santarsiero.
The event, sponsored by The Braver Angels of Southeast Pennsylvania and League of Women Voters of Bucks County, is to promote dialogue and strengthen community relationships.
“The executive order is not law and cannot change existing law. The orders even say on them they do not have the force of law,” said Kristina Moon, a senior attorney at the Education Law Center.
“When we roll back DEI efforts, we risk weakening the very foundation of progress, creativity and excellence that our communities and institutions thrive on,” said Bucks County NAACP President Adrienne King.
QNB Bank offers a chance for local high school student artwork to shine in its long-running calendar contest.
The open letter organized by Issue One warns that “America is suddenly at a perilous crossroad” and urges Congress to start acting like a check and balance to the executive branch as the Constitution mandates.
ALICE households, Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, live in a financial Catch-22.
The 154-year-old district administration building has a long history in Newtown – and advocates want to protect it.
Fitzpatrick has been avoiding town halls for years before it became so popular with the rest of the Republican Party.
At the very least, these Republicans ought to stop hiding and host public town halls to explain their positions.
“Weaponizing a 200-year-old law to facilitate mass deportations is pure xenophobia and would repeat one of the darkest episodes in United States history,” said Erol Kekic, senior vice president of programs at Church World Service.
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick’s First Congressional District has an estimated 5,201 federal employees.
The event, sponsored by The Braver Angels of Southeast Pennsylvania and League of Women Voters of Bucks County, is to promote dialogue and strengthen community relationships.
