“It seemed to be the worst time in our country to have a Peace Center close, so I decided to make myself available,” said Barbara Simmons, who is coming out of retirement to once again lead the organization.
Protesters marched over two miles from Meridian Hill Park to Freedom Plaza near the White House on Saturday to rail against the fourth week of National Guard troops and federal agents patrolling D.C.’s streets.
The city is resisting an occupied force in creative, raucous, and even joyful ways. The rest of the nation should take note.
“These are our neighbors, colleagues, parishioners, our students – the cruelty with which this is happening and the pace is unacceptable. And a lot of people feel that way,” said Bucks County’s Barbara Simmons.
A developer wants to build 270 homes next to the reserve, but residents concerned about protecting fresh drinking water and unique animal habitats, among other issues, are pushing back.
The vigil will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. rain or shine at the corners of State and Main Streets.
Nuclear war is a real and present danger that we must acknowledge and confront, writes Ira Helfand.
At least seven immigration-focused subreddits have been created since Jan. 20. Initially used to track ICE raids, these Reddit communities have evolved into hubs of collective support.
“It’s honest, pure, grassroots, bottom-up work representing the needs of Upper Bucks [communities] and people,” said Kim Barbaro.
As PA Senate Republicans hold the budget hostage, domestic violence shelters are forced to furlough staff and turn away victims putting Pennsylvanians at risk of injury or death.
With elections next month, Central Bucks School Board’s Karen Smith reminds community members of the chaos and divisiveness Republican book banners inflicted on the district just a few years ago.
PEN America’s new report “The Normalization of Book Banning” exposes how book censorship has become “rampant and common” in public schools across the United States.
When politicians order books off the shelves, they aren’t protecting kids—they’re silencing voices, narrowing choices, and undermining the very purpose of a public education, writes Darren Laustsen.
“Honestly, what excites me most about Dara’s talents is how excited she is to be part of the team and grow the organization,” said Bucks County Beacon Owner and Publisher Emily Smith.
