“The new curriculum combines what Philadelphia School District calls ‘word knowledge’ and ‘world knowledge,'” says Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, a clinical professor of literacy studies at Drexel University.
Despite the lessons of history, a new round of doomsayers are ready to write the Democrats’ obituary in 2024.
A message from rural America to Democratic Party elites.
The broader implications of American political violence before, during and after the 2024 elections extend well beyond its borders.
What our leaders say—and whether or not they are truthful—matters.
Historical trends, demographic data and current affairs all point toward LGBTQ+ voters playing an important – and potentially decisive role in November.
Mobilizing for reproductive rights expands democracy because it gives women voice and control over basic freedoms.
Now, after the fall of Roe, Project 2025 plans to revive the zombie Comstock Act and make it workable.
Bucks County Beacon readers sound off.
There are 480 higher education leaders from across the country who have signed a letter opposing “undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live and work” on their campuses.
“We should be expanding access, not taking it away. Every child deserves a fair and equitable start, and I’ll fight in Congress to protect programs like Head Start that make that possible,” said Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, a Democratic candidate for Congress in PA-01.
The Bucks County Sheriff’s office has an application pending to participate in ICE’s 287(g) “task force model”, which essentially makes local law enforcement officers de facto ICE agents.
There were hundreds of rallies and protests against the Trump Administration across the country Saturday.
The goal of the proposed legislation is to protect women who receive abortions and the doctors and nurses who provide this reproductive health care.
The Bucks County Beacon is creating a directory to feature local businesses that share progressive values. Help us pick a name and suggest businesses you think should be included!
