Opinion
Book Reviews: Inside the NRA Vs. The Bill of Obligations – What Defines Democracy?
These two books offer insights into our current moment of unchecked gun violence and eroding democracy.
Joe Sundeen
October 31, 2023
Culture
Opinion
Take a Trip Into the ‘Mirror World’ with Naomi Klein’s New Book ‘Doppelganger’
Kutztown University Professor Michael Gambone reviews this beautifully written, insightful, and poignant examination of our broken, and at times absurd, modern moment.
Dr. Michael D. Gambone
October 27, 2023
Opinion
Disinformation Is Creating a Post-Truth World Where Democracy Is in Peril
A review of Boston University Professor Lee McIntyre’s “On Disinformation: How To Fight For Truth And Protect Democracy.”
Steve Cickay
October 12, 2023
News
When America Refused To Hold White Supremacist Terrorists Accountable, It Made Itself Into A Klan Country
In her analysis of Reconstruction, Kidada Williams reminds us that a better world has always been possible.
William Horne
October 5, 2023
News
New Book Shows that ‘Authoritarian, Reactionary’ Christian Movement at Odds with the Teachings of Christ
David Gushee’s book “Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies” warns that many Christians have adopted a “holy war mindset” and are “flirting with, blessing or engaging in violence. And that’s part of the story of January 6.”
Jeff Brumley
September 13, 2023
Opinion
Understanding Why Christians Are Seduced by QAnon and Conspiracy Theories
A review of “QAnon, Chaos, and the Cross: Christianity and Conspiracy Theories,” edited by Michael W. Austin and Gregory L. Bock.
Dr. Michael D. Gambone
September 8, 2023
Opinion
It’s Time to Talk About Educational Reparations
A review of “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal,” by Dr. Bettina L. Love.
Ben Hodge
September 6, 2023
Top 5
In ‘The Age of Insurrection,’ the Politics of Menace and Intimidation Have Become Normalized
David Neiwert’s new book is a sweeping and detailed exploration of the threat the American far right poses nationally and locally.
Jake Whitney
September 1, 2023
Opinion
Book Review – The Gun Dilemma: How History Is Against Expanded Gun Rights
This is a working handbook for thoughtful and concerned citizens and voters to use in our country’s ongoing and relentless battle for sane, meaningful, and effective gun safety policies.
Joe Sundeen
August 28, 2023
Exclusive: Agency Responsible for Report on Student Abuse Allegations at Jamison Elementary School at Risk from Trump Administration’s Proposed Federal Funding Cuts
May 8, 2025
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.
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senator John Fetterman Raises Alarms with Outburst at Meeting with Union Officials
May 7, 2025
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.
Bucks County Commissioners Meeting Packed with Residents Fired Up Over Sheriff’s ICE Agreement
May 7, 2025
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.
Hearings in Harrisburg Show Pennsylvania Lawmakers Are Unable to Find Consensus Around Much-needed Cyber Charter School Reform
May 7, 2025
At the first two hearings, some folks brought receipts, and some brought excuses, while the cyber charters themselves declined to appear at all.
Senator Ruben Gallego to Host Town Hall in Bucks County as Part of DNC’s ‘Fight to Save Medicaid’ Month of Action
May 5, 2025
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.”
