Culture
Q & A with Joyce Abbott, Namesake of the TV Show “Abbott Elementary”
Abbott will be speaking at the 21st annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia.
Erin Flynn Jay
November 2, 2024
Culture
Opinion
Opposing Values and Politics Described in Books ‘True Gretch’ and ‘The Longest Con’
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s story is in sharp contrast to the long history of duplicity as practiced in politics.
Joe Sundeen
October 18, 2024
News
11 Communications Rules for Activists to Live By
An excerpt from David Fenton’s “The Activist’s Media Handbook: Lessons from 50 Years as a Progressive Agitator.”
David Fenton
October 8, 2024
News
Dan Berger’s ‘Stayed on Freedom’ Shows Why It’s Important to Fight Racism and Voter Suppression
Berger’s telling of this history offers both a window into and a bridge towards a better world, one that is ours—all of ours—for the taking.
William Horne
October 6, 2024
News
Book Review | ‘Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality’
Renée DiResta’s exceptional book examines the intricate architecture of online communication and its consequences.
Dr. Michael D. Gambone
September 6, 2024
News
The 33rd Annual Ukrainian Festival Offers a Chance to Celebrate Ukraine’s Culture While Expressing Solidarity With It’s Fight for Independence
Dance troupes, musicians, singers and spectacular cuisine keep crowds coming back year after year to celebrate Ukraine’s independence.
Jenny Stephens
August 8, 2024
News
State Senator Maria Collett and State Representative Steve Malagari to Host Family Fest in Souderton
Saturday’s free community event will have over 55 local vendors, as well as lawn games, balloon animals, music and refreshments.
Aidan Tyksinski
August 1, 2024
News
‘Jewish Space Lasers’ Unpacks the Tragic History of Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories and One of Its Principal Targets
In the closing months of a presidential election, this book is a valuable tool for understanding what drives too much of our contemporary politics.
Dr. Michael D. Gambone
July 23, 2024
News
New Young Adult Historical Fiction Set in ‘Whites Only’ Levittown Explores Racial Passing and Racism in America’s Past
A review of Kim Johnson’s “The Color of a Lie.”
Lauren Bradley
July 10, 2024
Thanks to Trump Administration’s Federal Funding Cuts, Fewer Bucks County Seniors Will Benefit from Summer Farmers Market Program
June 8, 2025
“If anyone is looking for the true human cost of these thoughtless and heartless cuts being rammed through by the Trump administration, look no further,” said Bucks County Board of Commissioners Chair Bob Harvie.
Trump Deploys California National Guard Over Governor Newsom’s Objections to Quell Anti-ICE Protests in Los Angeles
June 7, 2025
“If violence continues, active duty Marines at Camp Pendleton will also be mobilized — they are on high alert,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened on X.
ACLU Sues Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran over ‘Illegal’ 287(g) ICE Partnership; Asks Court to Issue an Injunction
June 6, 2025
“Sheriff Harran has blatantly overstepped his authority by enrolling Bucks County in a 287(g) agreement, a reckless decision that weaponizes local law enforcement to carry out ICE’s harmful agenda. This policy isn’t about safety—it’s about intimidation,” said Karen Rodriguez, member of Make the Road Pennsylvania and a Bucks County resident.
Cyber Charter School Reform Bill Passes Pennsylvania House, Would Save School Districts Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
June 5, 2025
Supporters said changes to the cyber charter rules are widely backed among the state’s 500 school boards and that cyber school spending has been the subject of critical reviews, including recently by Republican Auditor General Tim DeFoor.
Doylestown Resident’s Future Uncertain Due to Proposed Medicaid Cuts Supported by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick
June 4, 2025
“People will die,” warns Melissa Rinker, who has over 20 chronic illnesses and relies 100 percent on Medicaid for medication and monthly doctor’s visits.
