Opinion
OPINION: What It Feels Like to Be an Immigrant Living in Trump’s America
Doylestown’s Olcay Ayata, a Turkish-American Muslim, feels unwelcome and unsafe — even as a citizen.
Olcay Ayata
July 30, 2025
Olcay Ayata
Opinion
Who We Choose to See: A Call for Fairness, Understanding, and Support in Special Education
Special education deserves more than reactive conversations and temporary concern. It deserves sustained investment, public recognition, and structural support.
Olcay Ayata
June 17, 2025
Opinion
Belonging in the Shadow of Trumpism: A Bucks County Citizen Speaks Out
Living here now means walking a line between gratitude and caution, writes Olcay Ayata.
Olcay Ayata
May 22, 2025
Opinion
Observing Ramadan in Bucks County: A Journey of Faith, Community, and Adaptation
By fostering understanding and inclusivity, we can create a Bucks County where Muslim children feel seen, fasting employees feel supported, and the beauty of Ramadan is embraced by the wider community.
Olcay Ayata
March 24, 2025
Opinion
Raising My Children in Bucks County Between Two Identities and Cultures
Ensuring our children embraced both their American and Turkish heritage wasn’t always easy, but it was worth it, writes Olcay Ayata.
Olcay Ayata
February 24, 2025
Opinion
Balancing My Muslim Identity and Community Integration in Bucks County
My faith and my engagement with the broader community are not at odds; they complement and enrich each other.
Olcay Ayata
January 29, 2025
Opinion
How Being Visibly Muslim Shapes My Interactions with Neighbors, Colleagues, and the Broader Bucks County Community
Visibility is not just about being seen; it’s about being understood, writes Olcay Ayata.
Olcay Ayata
December 19, 2024
Opinion
OPINION: Bucks County Must Be More Inclusive with Its Muslim Community
By creating more opportunities for intercultural and interfaith events, we can strengthen our community and foster greater understanding.
Olcay Ayata
November 12, 2024
Central Bucks Neighbors United School Board Candidates: Standing Up for Our Public Schools
August 22, 2025
“We’re running for school board to solve problems that affect students and families every day.”
PA Universities Risk Financial Hit as Trump’s New Policies Threaten International Enrollment
August 20, 2025
Experts say the Trump administration’s “hostile” approach could plummet foreign enrollment.
In Less than a Year, Trump has Dismantled Healthcare Access for Hundreds of Thousands of Pennsylvanians
August 19, 2025
“Based on our records… costs could go up for Pennie enrollees by 82 percent.” That’s on average. For others, it could go up even more or – when new regulations under H.R. 1, A Big Beautiful Bill Act, go into effect – it will be eliminated entirely.
Dark Money Conservative Group Running Praise Ads on Social Media Supporting Republican Brian Fitzpatrick
August 17, 2025
“It’s no surprise that billionaires and corporate special interests who are funding a dark money group are thanking Brian Fitzpatrick,” said Bob Harvie, Bucks County Commissioner.
Bucks County Man Who Died on Frontlines Defending Ukraine From Russia Will Be Honored at Local Ukrainian Folk Festival
August 13, 2025
The 34th Annual Ukrainian folk festival on August 24, landing on Ukrainian Independence Day, will be honoring Bobby Pietrangelo of Hilltown and Corey Nawrocki of Lansdale, who both recently lost their lives fighting as soldiers for Ukraine.
