Opinion
5 Things You Need to Know about MAGA Republicans
A refresher on what motivates Trump’s MAGA Coalition – and the America they want.
Melissa Ryan
June 9, 2024
Local
News
When Two Capitol Police Officers Who Defended Democracy on Jan. 6 Visited Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Republican Lawmakers Added Insult to Injury
“The Republicans’ disrespect, lack of patriotism and even common decency, epitomizes the poor behavior that so many in the MAGA movement have adopted,” said Speaker McClinton.
Pat LaMarche
June 7, 2024
Opinion
Letters: Protecting Your Freedoms and Family This Election, Opportunities Await Thanks to Biden, Trump’s Lack of Decency, and More!
Bucks County Beacon readers sound off.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
June 7, 2024
News
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Provide Free Pads and Tampons for Students
Republican State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz objected to the legislation arguing it could lead to “communism.”
Kim Lyons, Author at Penn-Capital Star
June 6, 2024
News
Republican Pennridge School Board Director Wants Students to Be Taught Creationism
Jordan Blomgren wants to make “sure that we’re showing both sides.” Local parent Laura Foster responded, “That’s for a Christian school, not a public school.”
Jenny Stephens
June 5, 2024
News
Southern Poverty Law Center Releases ‘The Year In Hate & Extremism 2023’
“Local communities, such as those in southeastern Pennsylvania, and the work of local journalists, such as those at the Bucks County Beacon in Pennsylvania, raised the alarm and pushed back.”
Jenny Stephens
June 5, 2024
Opinion
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Must Make Environmental Justice a Top Priority
“We need strong legislation to protect communities overburdened by pollution,” writes Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Executive Director Molly Parzen.
Molly Parzen
June 5, 2024
News
Separating Fact From Fiction: RIDGE Network Hosts DEI Workshop Series
Building Inclusive Communities and Schools, a program of six trainings, offers information and conversations to enable equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.
Jenny Stephens
May 6, 2024
News
Will Pennridge School District’s Controversial Bathroom Policy Be Resolved By New Revisions To Title IX?
The school district receives over $6 million annually from the federal government and noncompliance with Title IX regulations could jeopardize receipt of those funds.
Jenny Stephens
May 3, 2024
Bucks County Labor Leaders Praise Renewed AFL-CIO and SEIU Alliance as Essential
February 21, 2025
The solution to Trump and Musk’s trickle down chaos is organizing and solidarity.
Control of Pennsylvania Supreme Court at Stake in 2025 Election
February 21, 2025
The Democratic-majority court has played a big role in defusing election challenges. Now Republicans are mobilizing for a takeover.
Trump’s Executive Orders Seek to Erase Scientific Truth
February 20, 2025
By denying the realities of sex, gender, and race, the White House’s statements worsen inequity and cause harm.
Deporting Millions of Immigrants Would Shock the US Economy, Increasing Housing, Food and Other Prices
February 19, 2025
Why isn’t the corporate media reporting about this more, or in many cases at all?
Upcoming Public Forum in Doylestown to Focus on Understanding Immigrants’ Experiences Locally
February 19, 2025
“The hope is to foster a better understanding of who our local immigrant community is, what challenges they face and how we can be more welcoming and understanding as a community,” said Doylestown Borough Manager John Davis.
