The current GOP, which includes fascists, racists, bigots and science-deniers, should make compromise unviable on the issues that matter most.
We may have dodged a bullet, but the GOP gun is still loaded with democracy, women’s rights, and public education perpetually on the firing line.
Practicing democracy can be as simple as having a civil and informed conversation with someone, which can actually lead to new political engagement.
Our democracy, religious and reproductive freedoms, public education, and physical safety are under attack from an increasingly extremist GOP. Vote.
We desperately need a leader who is willing to face head on the existential threats to our democracy, our freedoms, and our very existence on this planet. History proves Fitzpatrick isn’t that leader.
The Bucks County Republican Congressman chooses to remain silent about the January 6 House Committee Hearings. His silence can be interpreted as both cowardice, and acquiescence to what happened before, during, and after the coup attempt.
The “moderate/bipartisan” brand that the Republican congressman’s staff has orchestrated over the years is false advertising.
Brown Jackson’s confirmation is possible because of a Democratic majority in the Senate. Bucks County will be pivotal in electing a Democrat to replace Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey to help keep that majority.
Proposed funding cuts in the draft budget “would impact our ability to do similar investigations and ensure student safety in the future,” said Jennifer Garman, CEO of Philadelphia-based Disability Rights Pennsylvania.
Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and questioning why “everybody is mad at me,” “why does everyone hate me, what did I ever do” and slamming his hands on a desk, according to one person who was briefed on what occurred.
Critics of the potential local 287(g) partnership raised concerns over racial profiling, wrongful arrests, lack of due process, and community safety. However, supporters also turned out raising the issues of human trafficking, crime, and alleged treason.
At the first two hearings, some folks brought receipts, and some brought excuses, while the cyber charters themselves declined to appear at all.
Gallego travels to Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District and will be joined by Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, who is running against Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, “to engage the constituents Fitzpatrick is ignoring as he backs his party’s reckless budget resolution.”
