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“It was a once-in-a-lifetime, once-in-a-century achievement. In short, a literary singularity,” says the author and editor Gerald Howard.
Steinem was the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women's movement in the '60s and '70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for the rest of her life.
Four people — two women and two children — were killed and more than 60 were wounded, according to Iranian state media.
“Through my experience with producing concerts in Bucks County there is more demand than ever to experience live music,” said Stage United founder Joe Montone.
More than 20 years after passing a landmark clean energy law, the state gets more of its power from burning coal waste than from solar.
Opinion
18-year old Nolan Wells’ death in Mississippi has raised again the importance of ‘the talk’ that Black parents have with their children. But what do white parents tell their kids about race?
USA Today Co. will use the controversial defense contractor’s AI-powered tools in an attempt to squeeze out more profits and reverse declining readership. This should alarm readers and subscribers, writes Editor Cyril Mychalejko.
Marking the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, New Pennsylvania Project CEO Kadida Kenner reflects on America’s 250th birthday, contrasting the ideals of 1776 with the ongoing struggle to protect voting rights and secure true multiracial democracy.
Author Steve Cickay reflects on foreign wars of choice, brutal immigration policies, and the ten-year MAGA attack on constitutional ideals—calling on voters to use the upcoming midterm elections to steer the nation back on course.
Education
Newly released state data shows that only about 60% of seventh grade students were vaccinated with Tdap in the 2025-26 school year.
The Morrisville Bulldogs hope to win more than just another district championship in 2026.
What journalists often describe as “grassroots organizations” are really obedient franchisees of the extremist right wing, write Maurice Cunningham and Jeff Bryant.
The latest data from Bensalem Township School District shows a downward trend in chronic absences, but the rate remains far above the state average of 21%.
Educators and experts say districts are carrying much of the burden of vetting products on their own.
Elections
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.
“Brian Fitzpatrick hasn't held a town hall in over nine years. Voters have a right to know where we both stand on the issues. I believe town hall style debates give voters a strong voice in holding us accountable before they vote,” said Harvie.
“As president of the Dublin Borough Council, Tim has proven he fights to give police the support they need,” Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler said.
“This ruling is a victory for voters and for the Constitution," Marcia Johnson of the League of Women Voters said in a statement. “Neither the president nor the U.S. Postal Service has the authority to rewrite election rules.”
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