Women’s Marches Persist!
I often find myself reminiscing about (and reflecting on) the women’s marches that took place last year. Being in D.C. alongside my closest friends was truly an unforgettable experience! Never in my life have I […]
Gerrymandering
PA Senate Regulates Union Political Spending But Not Corporate Political Spending
In a display of blatant hypocrisy, the Pennsylvania state Senate voted yesterday to further regulate labor unions political spending but not that of corporations. By a vote of 28-22, the Senate passed a bill blocking […]
Betsy DeVos and the Cowardice of Republicans
“If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you, too?” If you’re a Senate Republican, the answer is apparently “YES!” Otherwise, why would all but two such lawmakers vote to confirm Betsy DeVos, the […]
Why Are So Many Democrats Behind Backdoor School Voucher Expansion in Pennsylvania?
Democrats are supposed to be liberals, progressives. That means upholding the Constitution and the Separation of Church and State. So why are so many Pennsylvania Democrats sponsoring an expansion of the state’s de facto school […]
Why are People Bringing Donuts to Congressman Rothfus’s Office?
Constituents of Pennsylvania’s 12th district are so unhappy with Congressman Keith Rothfus that they’re showing up to his office—with donuts. When Rothfus first took office in 2013, he met with constituents on a regular basis […]
Pennsylvania Breathes Sigh of Relief As Crappy GOP Budget Becomes Law
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on Steven Singer’s GadflyOnTheWallBlog. Check out his great work documenting the attacks on public education and the teachers, parents, and students who are fighting back. Check out all his work […]