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Interview: Author Laura Pappano on Her New Book ‘School Moms’ and the Fight to Save Public Education from Extremists
“We have to show up. Democracy is not a spectator sport.”
Lela Casey
February 29, 2024
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Opinion
MAGA’s Biden Impeachment Inquiry Dissolves as Star Witness Is Charged with Lying to the FBI, Leaving Questions for Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
The Bucks County Republican was fully aware that the foundation of the Republican impeachment inquiry into President Biden was unfounded from the start.
Kierstyn Zolfo
February 28, 2024
Opinion
Pennsylvania Can Lead the Nation to a Cleaner Future, Before It’s Too Late
Now is the time to take bold steps to leverage federal dollars, transform our energy systems, and secure a clean and healthy environment for generations to come.
Molly Parzen
February 28, 2024
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Everything You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s Voting Machines
Political candidates have spread false claims about Pennsylvania’s voting machines to undermine trust. In reality, these machines undergo several layers of testing to ensure they produce accurate results.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
February 27, 2024
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New Jersey Residents More Worried by Book Bans Than Controversial School Lessons, Poll Says
“Sometimes, the loudest voices we hear and the strongest voices we hear don’t necessarily reflect the majority,” said Ashley Koning, the poll’s director.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
February 27, 2024
Opinion
Philadelphia Mayor Might Consider These Lessons from New York City Before Expanding Stop-and-Frisk
The greater use of stop-and-frisk could lead to a myriad of unwanted consequences, such as lawsuits against the city, greater racial disparities in the criminal justice system, citizen unrest, and distrust of the police.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
February 25, 2024
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Snipes Farm’s Transition to Permaculture Practices Will Reduce Environmental Footprint, Protect Biodiversity
“We know that at least for small farms like ours, we have to treat the soil better. It’s taking care of people and it’s taking care of the planet as well,” said Jonathan Snipes.
Erin Flynn Jay
February 23, 2024
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Bucks County GOP Issues Statement Repudiating Right for Bucks Leader’s Post Calling for Lynching of Former President Obama
“This traitor should be swinging from a tree on the WH lawn,” wrote Andy Meehan. However, not every Republican was happy about the party’s rebuke.
Jenny Stephens
February 19, 2024
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Analysis: How Does Jim Prokopiak’s Win in Bucks County’s 140th House District Compare to Recent Democratic Victories?
Prokopiak managed to outperform every major recent statewide Democratic nominee in Tuesday’s contest. Considering the stakes of the race, with control of the State House in the balance, that’s a particularly impressive feat.
Nick Field, Author at Penn-Capital Star
February 16, 2024
Department of Homeland Security Offers to Pay Deputy Salaries and Arrest Bonuses to Grow ICE 287(g) Deportation Machine
September 10, 2025
“Regardless of where the money comes from, this makes our communities more dangerous because it deteriorates the trust of police and crimes will go unreported,” said Project Libertad Executive Director Rachel Rutter.
Two Pennsylvania Towns Seek Public Funding for Water Systems Amid Claims That Fracking Contaminated Their Wells
September 9, 2025
The Greene County towns are believed to be the first in the state to use the emergency declaration in relation to drinking-water contamination.
Pastor Doug Wilson’s Extremist Christian Nationalist Teachings Go Mainstream in Trump’s Washington
September 8, 2025
At the National Conservatism Conference last week, Wilson was a featured speaker along with members of Congress and Trump’s Cabinet, including border czar Tom Homan, budget director Russell Vought and Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri.
York City Council Outlaws Machine Gun Converters to ‘Protect Every Member of Our Community’
September 3, 2025
“We have witnessed the devastating consequences of these types of devices, and the loss of life is nothing short of heartbreaking,” said York City Council President Edquina Washington.
How Pennsylvania Judges Facing Retention Ruled on Key Election Cases
September 3, 2025
The judicial races have become more partisan following court battles over mail voting and redistricting.
