PA. Lawmaker Compares Treatment Of Anti-Maskers To Transphobic Bigotry

Diamond was also one of two Republican lawmakers who quarantined due to possible exposure to COVID-19 .

While Pence Pitches For Cops, Westmoreland Co. Advocates Work To Improve Their Community

Greensburg is the county seat of Westmoreland County and about 35 miles outside Pittsburgh.

Panned On The Pandemic, Trump Lags Biden In PA. In New Poll | Thursday Morning Coffee

Only 29 percent of registered voters say Trump is doing a good or excellent job of managing the pandemic.

Fueled By Poor Marks On The Pandemic, Biden Leads Trump 50-41 Percent In Pennsylvania | Thursday Morning Coffee

Former Vice President Joe Biden holds a 9-point, 50-41 percent, lead over President Donald Trump in a critical battleground state.

Wolf Administration Rebukes Trump’s Census Memorandum On Undocumented Immigrants

Members of Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration are speaking out against the action.

The True Fight For Police Reform Is In Statehouses Across The U.S. This Is Why | Opinion

Weekly, and in some places daily, rallies and marches demand an end to police brutality and to systemic racism.

The Pandemic Has Us All Stuck In A Rut. Remember To Take Time To Look Around | Anwar Curtis

This has been extremely important to me because life can become full of repetition.

Yale Study: Covid Unemployment Benefits Didn’t Stop People From Seeking Work | Wednesday Morning Coffee

It’s a variation on a decades-old GOP argument to dismantle the safety net.

‘We Want PA. To Thrive, Not Just Survive,’ Progressive Coalition Says As It Rolls Out Its Legislative Agenda

The roll-out, coordinated by the advocacy group We the People Pennsylvania, pulled roughly 100 advocates into a 45-minute Zoom conference.

How A Supreme Court Ruling On An Uber Driver Could Remake Pennsylvania’s Gig Economy

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled late last week that Uber drivers are not self-employed.

Why We Need To Make Sure PA. Schools Are Ready To Open This Fall | Kerry A. Benninghoff

With a new school year just weeks away, parents across Pennsylvania are left worrying and wondering.

In Harrisburg And D.C., The GOP Meddling With Our Courts Is A Threat To Democracy | Bruce Ledewitz

In Washington, the issue is about dishonesty in politics.

Full Text: PA. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine’s Response To Transphobic Attacks

Dr. Rachel Levine, a transgender woman, addressed the transphobic attacks leveled against her, and other transgender Pennsylvanians.

Luzerne County Voters Went For Trump In 2016. Can The Lincoln Project Change Their Minds? | Tuesday Morning Coffee

It’s a well-worn bit of political lore: President Donald Trump made history in 2016 when he eked out a 44,000-vote win in Pennsylvania.

How PA. Courts Are Handling Cases Of Animal Abuse | The Numbers Racket

The commonwealth passed sweeping legislation strengthening protections for animals, and increasing penalties for animal abuse.

Workers To PA. Lawmakers: Take Risks To Keep Us Safe And Paid During COVID — And After

The hearing, in front of the House Democratic Policy Committee, comes months after COVID-19 shuttered businesses and locked down the state.

Trump, Monuments And The Failure Of Memory | Fletcher McClellan

In contrast to Santayana, President Donald Trump wants us to remember the past so we can repeat it.

PA. College Students And Their Families Need Toomey To Step Up On COVID-19 Relief Funding | Opinion

We are grappling with a massive public health threat.

Remote Learning Gains Steam In Pennsylvania’s Largest School Districts

The leaders of some of the state’s largest school districts started to issue a simple message: “no can do.”

Grand Jury Report On Fracking Should Be A Catalyst For Change. This Is Why | Opinion

On June 25, Attorney General Josh Shapiro publicly released the first report of the Forty-Third Statewide Investigating Grand Jury.

We Can’t Let The Gross Abuse Of Power In Portland Spread To Other Cities | John A. Tures

The whole incident began with the George Floyd protests, and spread to unsuccessful attempts to create an “autonomous zone.”

Remote Learning Gains Steam In Pennsylvania’s Largest School Districts

In Philadelphia, administrators tapped the brakes late Thursday on a plan to open school for two days a week this fall.

Homeowners Of Color Being Hit Harder During The Pandemic As History Repeats Itself | Opinion

The 2008 mortgage foreclosure crisis was brutal.

These Are The 3 Big Reasons Biden Is Trumping Trump | Dick Polman

Last Tuesday, Joe Biden unveiled the “third pillar” of his substantive plan to defeat our health and economic crises.

The Insanity Behind Voting: Why Your Mental Health Matters At The Polls | Ana White

There will be rallies, voter registrations at every event, and ‘get out the vote’ narratives throughout your communities.

Women Are Patriots Who Serve. The VA’s Motto Needs To Reflect That. Right Now, It Doesn’t | Aryanna Hunter

These are words spoken by a president I admire so much that my youngest daughter’s middle name is Lincoln.

Perry Boosted By $200K From Big Pharma-Linked Group As Dark Money Hits PA-10

A pharmaceutical industry-backed dark money group has already spent more than $200,000 on TV ads for U.S. Rep. Scott Perry.

Donald Trump Has Seen The Enemy — And It Is Us | Thursday Morning Coffee

In the last 24 hours, the Sierra Club, the venerable environmental advocacy group, denounced the racism of its founder, John Muir.

PA. Lawmakers Join Bipartisan Vote On Public Lands Bill; Trump To Sign It

It was sponsored by the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., who died last week, aged 80.

‘Hate Has No Place In Pennsylvania’: Wolf Rebukes Bloomsburg Fair Over Facebook Post Featuring Levine Lookalike

Gov. Tom Wolf tweeted a strong rebuke Wednesday of a botched fundraising attempt at the Bloomsburg Fair.

Trump’s Payroll Tax Holiday Will Undermine Social Security And Medicare. Here’s How | Ray E. Landis

President Donald Trump said a lot of eyebrow-raising things in his July 19 interview with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace.

I’m From PA. I Live In Portland: Federal Forces Are Doing More Harm Than Good | Opinion

Thousands of Portlanders, led by hundreds of moms and dads, were assaulted by federal agents.

As Schools Waffle On Reopening, Teachers Ask: Where Will The Subs Be?

Darlene Berlin is just the kind of substitute you’d want to take over your classroom for the day.

Pittsburgh Lawmaker Wants PA. To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis | Wednesday Morning Coffee

The effort would be conducted in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.

Lawmakers Seeking To Crack Down On Toxic Chemicals Suffer Another Setback

An effort to crack down on toxic chemicals has been thwarted again — this time by Democrats.

One Lawmaker’s Lonely Quest: How Many Restaurant Liquor Licenses Are There In Every PA. County? | Mark O’Keefe

That’s the question being asked by Democratic state Rep. Frank Burns.

The White House Press Corps Should Boycott The Return Of Trump’s Coronavirus Follies | Opinion

For 40 months, President Donald Trump has chosen to use his press conference podium as a bully pulpit in the most literal sense.

At Arlington, A Funeral In The Time Of COVID-19: Saying Goodbye To PA. U.S. Rep. Don Bailey

When he entered Congress in 1979, he was the most decorated veteran in the House of Representatives.

There’s Work To Be Done On Gender Equality, Study Finds | The Numbers Racket

Conducted by Pew Research, the study surveyed 3,143 Americans between March and April.

From A Teacher: What Parents Should Keep In Mind About Schools Reopening | Opinion

Our children are our biggest priorities and most important things in our lives.