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“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.
Twenty-five years later, the surveillance state has become a part of everyday policing. AI is taking it a step further.
TikTok’s lawsuit fits a pattern – from cigarettes to opioids – of courts stepping in where lawmakers won’t.
“He is antagonizing Democrats, seemingly for pleasure," said J.J. Abbott, a Democratic strategist.
“Well done!” Musk wrote, in German, following AfD’s election win. The mega-billionaire has called AfD “the only hope for Germany.”
Opinion
This is a crucial moment for international law in the face of concerted efforts by the Trump administration to undermine and discredit it.
A new report finds that the gap in issue priorities between college-educated and working-class voters, combined with poor messaging strategy, has further entrenched the "diploma divide."
Inequality has destroyed the American Dream. It’s no wonder many Americans want something different.
Ideas from QAnon have appeared on government social media sites during Trump’s second term and continue to divide America amid social and economic crises.
With a real-world legal event like the SPLC indictment, extremists can point to government action as evidence that their worldview is being validated.
Education
"My focus will be building on our proud traditions and creating meaningful opportunities for every student to learn, lead, compete, perform and belong," said Kyle Hoffman.
The back-to-school event for educators celebrates achievements and looks ahead at the academic year.
New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.
The changes reflect the CROWN Act, a law that bans race-based hair discrimination in schools or the workplace. The board also proposed a new charter school policy and provided an update to an ongoing solar project.
Newly released state data shows that only about 60% of seventh grade students were vaccinated with Tdap in the 2025-26 school year.
Elections
The former Social Studies teacher turned to his History textbook and the Truman administration for inspiration. Will this policy platform inspire voters?
The term "climate hushing" describes this change from earlier campaign seasons as some Democratic groups suggest avoiding the topic due to voter priorities.
The challenge was brought by two local voters who were represented by Adam Bonin, a prominent attorney who primarily works with Democrats on election-related issues.
The U.S. Postal Service laid out how it would implement the order last week, but time is running short to impose major changes with some states beginning to send mail ballots to voters in just a few weeks.
Garrity has still not acknowledged that Joe Biden was the legitimate winner of the 2020 election. Votebeat breaks down both candidates' records and positions.
Presler didn’t disclose his spending in Pennsylvania’s 2025 judicial retention races, Public Citizen's complaint says.
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- H.R. 4795: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 September 3, 2026Vote: Passed 237/169 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.Res. 1510: Expressing support for the designation of September 4, 2026, as “Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day”. September 3, 2026Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
- H.Res. 1510: Expressing support for the designation of September 4, 2026, as “Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day”. September 3, 2026Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is the sponsor of this resolution.
- H.R. 10261: Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act September 3, 2026Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.