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
Bucks County State Rep. Jim Prokopiak Leads Roundtable Discussion on Housing Affordability Solutions
September 11, 2025
“These communities in Bucks County were built for working-class people, and for decades it stayed that way. But since 2017, rent has gone up in our region by 50 percent,” said Prokopiak.
Department of Homeland Security Offers to Pay Deputy Salaries and Arrest Bonuses to Grow ICE 287(g) Deportation Machine
September 10, 2025
“Regardless of where the money comes from, this makes our communities more dangerous because it deteriorates the trust of police and crimes will go unreported,” said Project Libertad Executive Director Rachel Rutter.
Two Pennsylvania Towns Seek Public Funding for Water Systems Amid Claims That Fracking Contaminated Their Wells
September 9, 2025
The Greene County towns are believed to be the first in the state to use the emergency declaration in relation to drinking-water contamination.
Pastor Doug Wilson’s Extremist Christian Nationalist Teachings Go Mainstream in Trump’s Washington
September 8, 2025
At the National Conservatism Conference last week, Wilson was a featured speaker along with members of Congress and Trump’s Cabinet, including border czar Tom Homan, budget director Russell Vought and Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri.
York City Council Outlaws Machine Gun Converters to ‘Protect Every Member of Our Community’
September 3, 2025
“We have witnessed the devastating consequences of these types of devices, and the loss of life is nothing short of heartbreaking,” said York City Council President Edquina Washington.
