Trump’s War on Iran Sparks a Global Fertilizer Shortage and Threatens Food Prices
AP
April 2, 2026
Higher fuel prices can ripple through processing, transport and delivery.
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New Maps Show How Medicaid and SNAP Cuts from Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Impact PA-01 Kids and Families
Melinda Rizzo
March 27, 2026
“Behind every data point is a child, a parent or a neighbor whose health and food security depend on these programs,” said Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s Statements and Actions on Iran Unmask His Political Vacuousness and Cowardice
Tom Taft
March 25, 2026
The Republican congressman’s recent word salads on Trump’s war on Iran and his vote against the bipartisan House War Powers Resolution exposes how Fitzpatrick talks like a big “moderate” but shrinks when it comes time to actually stand up to MAGA, writes Tom Taft.
INTERVIEW: Tom Taft on Bucks County Democrats’ Efforts to Defeat Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in PA-01
Cyril Mychalejko
March 20, 2026
The great-grandson of President William Howard Taft spoke with Editor Cyril Mychalejko about politics, policy, the upcoming Democratic primary in May, and more.
OPINION: Health Care Is the Way for Democrats to Win
Dr. Anahita Dua
March 19, 2026
Health care costs now rank among voters’ top concerns in battleground districts in states like Pennsylvania.
On This International Women’s Day, the SAVE America Act Reminds Us the Fight for Women’s Suffrage Is Still Being Fought
Melinda Rizzo
March 7, 2026
“We’re about 100 years out from getting the right to vote and now we’re fighting this bill, which would make it harder for millions of women to vote,” said Gréta Bedekovics, director of democracy policy at the Center for American Progress.
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Gives Trump a ‘Blank Check’ With War on Iran, Votes Against War Powers Resolution
Cyril Mychalejko
March 5, 2026
“Congress must reassert its constitutional authority. America’s sons and daughters, husbands and wives are being put into harm’s way with no clear plan,” said Bob Harvie, a Democrat running for Fitzpatrick’s seat in PA-01.
The Epstein Class: They Are the Elites MAGA Pretends to Hate
Sonali Kolhatkar
February 20, 2026
For years, MAGA has attacked immigrants and minority groups in the name of “protecting women and children.” It turns out the real abusers are the wealthy and powerful.
INTERVIEW: Tracy Hunt Wants to Bring His Pragmatic Optimism to Washington as PA-01’s Next Congressman
Cyril Mychalejko
February 14, 2026
Hunt speaks with Editor Cyril Mychalejko about his background, why he is running for office, and his positions on a wide range of issues.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Voted to Grant Trump Dictatorial Authority Over Tariffs. This Time His Vote Wasn’t Enough
Melinda Rizzo
February 11, 2026
With everyday costs escalating for average Americans, Fitzpatrick voted to shield Trump’s tariffs from Congressional oversight – oversight granted by the U.S. Constitution.
What Democrats Are Demanding in the Fight Over ICE Funding
AP
February 4, 2026
“We don’t need promises. We need law,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said.
In Pennsylvania, the ACA Is a Lifeline for Disabled Freelancers Like Me. Now I Could Lose My Health Care
Alaina Johns
January 13, 2026
“My life is not ‘waste, fraud, and abuse,'” writes Alaina Johns.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Joins 16 Other Republicans to Help Democrats Pass ACA Subsidies Extension
Melinda Rizzo
January 12, 2026
The bill now moves to the Senate with Pennsylvania voters’ eyes on Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman.
Upcoming Horsham Town Hall to Introduce 3 PA-01 Democratic Congressional Candidates
Naomi Weiss
January 9, 2026
Rob Strickler, Lucia Simonelli, and Tracy Hunt will speak with voters in Horsham Tuesday evening.
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Joins Three Other Republicans to Defy Speaker Johnson and Force House Vote on Extending ACA Subsidies
AP
December 17, 2025
Fitzpatrick joined fellow Pennsylvania Congressmen Robert Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie and New York’s Mike Lawler in signing the Democrats’ discharge petition to help it reach the magic number of 218.
Lucia Simonelli Gives Democrats Another Option in the PA-01 Congressional Primary
Melinda Rizzo
December 11, 2025
She joins Bob Harvie, Tracy Hunt and Rob Strickler in the race to take on inumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick.
OPINION: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Should Support Extending ACA Tax Credits ‘As Is’
Lauren Lareau
December 10, 2025
The solution is to fix the ACA, not dismantle it, writes Bucks County Affordable Care Act recipient Lauren Lareau.
Initially Blocking the Release of the Epstein Files, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Reverses Course After Trump Does
Melinda Rizzo
November 18, 2025
When Trump opposed the release of the files, Fitzpatrick obediently refused to sign the discharge petition which moved The Epstein Files Transparency Act to the House floor for a vote. Trump changed his mind Sunday and then so did Fitzpatrick.