W.E.B. Du Bois’ observation that race prejudice “is a far more powerful social force than most Philadelphians realize” is still true today.
These nonprofits say there’s no way for them to do their work and comply with Trump’s executive orders.
“Pennsylvanians who want to buy cannabis are just driving across the border to one of our neighbors,” says Governor Josh Shapiro.
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The Democratic-majority court has played a big role in defusing election challenges. Now Republicans are mobilizing for a takeover.
Why isn’t the corporate media reporting about this more, or in many cases at all?
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With a Supreme Court that has moved sharply to the right, coupled with the Trump Administration’s breakneck pace of actions and its recent statements challenging judicial authority, a robust political strategy is needed.
The office, part of the Justice Department, is a key source of grants for nonprofits that work to help victims of domestic violence.
Locally, the cuts have already hacked away about one-third of the $800,000 the federal government had been sending to supplement Bucks County Opportunity Council programs like Fresh Connect.
“Anyone who visited Starbucks at 2896 S. Eagle Road in Newtown between 10:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on March 19 should monitor for symptoms,” the Bucks County Health Department warns.
“These bills will protect health care coverage for Pennsylvanians, regardless of what happens at the federal level,” said state Rep. Perry Warren.
But advocates argue reforms ought to be focused on expanding the electorate and turnout, not making it more difficult to vote.
Providing public oversight of the regional electric grid operator and utility companies’ decision-making will help ensure lower energy rates for consumers and that Pennsylvania is meeting its clean energy needs.
