News
Community members in places like Paterson, New Jersey, and Minneapolis say many are striving to maintain the Ramadan spirit while grappling with myriad concerns affecting their communities.
“The historical record reminds us of that access to the ballot has long required vigilance and reform within our democratic system,” said Amanda Owen, executive director of The Justice Bell Foundation.
"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.
A 2024 civil rights complaint seeking an investigation into racial bullying at Pennridge School District is now one of thousands sitting in a federal office with little hope of gaining attention after layoffs by the Trump administration.
This would have given lawmakers the opportunity to demand congressional approval before Trump launches any further attacks on Iran.
Opinion
Jackson changed the rules of politics by offering an alternative to the top-down, big money-driven hegemony of the Democratic establishment: grassroots-funded, solidaric, genuinely populist.
Anyone can read the criteria for antisocial and narcissistic personality disorder in the DSM and see that Donald Trump meets almost all antisocial and narcissistic criteria, writes military veteran and retired mental health professional Steve Nolan.
Newtown's Gary Goldman takes on the national nightmare we find ourselves in thanks in part because of our national embarrassment of a president.
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.
The status quo isn't going to cut it nationally or locally in the 2026 midterm elections, writes Kyle Esposito, Democratic committeeperson in East Rockhill Township.
Education
Controversial MAGA influencer Scott Presler, a "QAnon conspiracy promoter" who previously worked for an "anti-Muslim hate group," is circulating news of the 20-minute planned student event on social media in an attempt to generate outrage.
The state Senate voted to approve a ban Tuesday with bipartisan support. The bill next moves to the House where it is expected to pass.
How many taxpayer dollars are spent not on classrooms, not on safety, not on students — but on settlements that keep the public in the dark? Or vanity projects?
“Mrs. Lynch was a valuable asset to the school district and I don’t know of anybody who could possibly fill her shoes,” said Eric Baranowski, Warminster Township resident and newly appointed school board director.
“We are thrilled, not only for The Beacon, but for the community,” said Bucks County Beacon Chief Revenue Officer Daralyse Lyons.
Elections
The former Bensalem Township council member and chief of staff for state Rep. Tina Davis wants to unseat Republican incumbent K.C. Tomlinson in Bucks County’s House District 18.
Simonelli discusses her work in academia, as a climate policy advisor in the U.S. Senate, and as an organizer with a local Indivisible chapter, and how it all sets her apart from the other candidates.
She announced her bid to unseat Republican incumbent Frank Farry in PA's 6th senatorial district.
The independent report by outside investigators said there was no evidence of intentional wrongdoing.
"Democrats need governing power in order to hold the line against Republicans’ assault on the economy, our health care, and our everyday lives,” said Jessica Mackler, the group's president.
But there’s far too many people not voting and making their voices heard at the ballot box, warns New Pennsylvania Project CEO Kadida Kenner.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 March 5, 2026Vote: Passed 221/209 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 March 5, 2026Vote: Failed 212/217 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
- H.Con.Res. 38: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. March 5, 2026Vote: Failed 212/219 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
- H.Res. 1099: Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. March 5, 2026Vote: Passed 372/53 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
