In 19 states, including Pennsylvania, voluntary intoxication laws can make it harder to prosecute an assault when the person who was attacked chose to drink or use drugs.
The two lawsuits filed by Good’s partner, Becca Good, and Renee’s brother Brent Ganger allege wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman’s killing by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minnesota.
Critics of fracking have long accused the natural gas industry of causing water contamination near drilling sites.
The practice involves withholding the whereabouts of thousands of detainees facing deportation from families and lawyers.
“When democracy declines, hate rises,” said Barbara Simmons, executive director of The Peace Center in Langhorne.
AP Film Writer Jake Coyle says the film is an audacious plate-spinning act, juggling exaggerated farce, sober anxieties and an oil-mad Tom Cruise.
As tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians lose health coverage thanks to Trump and the GOP’s cuts, inaction and the status quo are not options for this Democratic lawmaker.
The sewage sludge some farmers have applied to their fields for decades is contaminated with PFAS—with serious consequences for drinking water.
A new study says the industry’s expansion echoes patterns of environmental and health harms that have long plagued the state.
“Pride Polo represents an exciting opportunity for the Gay Polo League (GPL) to advance its mission of elevating awareness and visibility of LGBTQ+ athletes – not only in polo – but throughout the broader sports community,” said Gay Polo Founder Chip McKenney.
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