Opinion
Trump’s Executive Orders Seek to Erase Scientific Truth
By denying the realities of sex, gender, and race, the White House’s statements worsen inequity and cause harm.
Shoumita Dasgupta
February 20, 2025
Opinion
Opinion
Deporting Millions of Immigrants Would Shock the US Economy, Increasing Housing, Food and Other Prices
Why isn’t the corporate media reporting about this more, or in many cases at all?
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
February 19, 2025
Opinion
OPINION: How Vladimir Putin Defeats the United States
There is much work to do if we intend to keep this republic, writes Bucks County military veteran Steve Nolan.
Steve Nolan
February 18, 2025
Opinion
The Future of Organized Labor Depends on Expanding Union Density, Not Political Spending
Unions are more popular than ever and there are 60 million workers ready to join the labor movement. It’s past time to organize them.
Omar Ocampo, Inequality.org
February 18, 2025
Opinion
Elites Won’t Lead the Opposition to Trump
Now is the time to start showing up, making connections, and organizing in your community.
Melissa Ryan
February 17, 2025
Opinion
Letters: Project 2025 Is Here, Senator McCormick’s Shameful Vote for Tulsi Gabbard, Call Your Elected Representatives on Valentine’s Day, and Trump Sells Out Farmers
Bucks County Beacon readers sound off.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
February 14, 2025
Opinion
Is It Legal? Deferring to Power and Authority Leads Inevitably to Autocracy
The disparity between the letter and practice of the law has been a defining feature of white conservatism.
William Horne
February 13, 2025
Opinion
Why Federal Courts Are Unlikely to Save Democracy from Trump’s and Musk’s Attacks
With a Supreme Court that has moved sharply to the right, coupled with the Trump Administration’s breakneck pace of actions and its recent statements challenging judicial authority, a robust political strategy is needed.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
February 13, 2025
Opinion
Black History Is Every Day, With or Without the White House
From local school boards to Washington, the right is doubling down on its efforts to erase Black history. They’ll fail.
Tracey L Rogers
February 11, 2025
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.
