Elections
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Trump a CEO’s dream, worker’s nightmare, labor leaders warn at DNC
The heads of six unions spoke on the first night of the Democratic National Convention to list the many ways the Biden-Harris team has had workers’ backs and how Trump has been hostile to workers’ rights and prosperity.
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PA Building Trades Council endorses Eugene DePasquale for Attorney General
Eugene DePasquale picked up a major endorsement from the Pennsylvania Building Trades for Attorney General. The council represents 130,000 workers across the commonwealth.
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This Pa. teacher is voting to help preserve democracy
Harrisburg-area teacher Teresa Hoover said they’re voting in 2024 to help preserve democracy. Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here. @keystonenewsroom Harrisburg-area teacher Teresa Hoover said they’re voting in 2024 to help preserve democracy. Why are YOU voting?…
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This Philadelphia poll worker’s message to voters: ‘Show up’
As a judge of elections in Philadelphia’s 25th ward, Jett Biggertt does a lot of dotting of i’s and crossing of t’s to make sure their polling place is staffed up and ready to run smoothly on Election Day. Biggertt’s goal, they said, is to ensure a safe and fair election and a problem-free voting…
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Here’s what to know about how we’re covering the 2024 elections
In our efforts to be a local news source you can trust, we wanted to share a little bit about how we’re thinking about our elections coverage this year—and every year, really.
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Op-ed: I’m a member of the Working Families Party in Pennsylvania. Here’s why we endorsed Kamala Harris & Tim Walz.
The Working Families Party has been my political home since embarking on a journey of peace, power, and progress for my community and our families. In both 2022 and 2024, I ran for a state house seat in West Philadelphia, and I came just a couple dozen votes short of winning in both cycles. A…
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Opinion: Why this election matters for gun safety
Like many Americans, I have grown increasingly concerned about the outcome of the Presidential election – and what it means for the safety of our communities. With gun violence as the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, gun safety has catapulted to the number one issue for me when…
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Opinion: We must help communities that have been left behind, no matter who wins in November
In this op-ed, Justin Maxson and Sarah Jaynes advocate for prioritizing federal investments to uplift all communities and ensure widespread economic benefits.
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What to know about Susan Wild as she seeks reelection to PA House seat
Congresswoman Susan Wild is running for reelection against State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie this November. Wild has used her office to advocate for reproductive rights during her time in office.
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Penn State Student Shares How She’s Voting
Penn State student Jaclyn says we need a president who won’t leave us with fewer rights than our parents and grandparents had. @keystonenewsroom Penn State student Jaclyn says we need a president who won’t leave us with fewer rights than our parents and grandparents had. PennState Pennsylvania Pennsylvanian NewsUpdate ReproductiveRights WomensHealth RoeVWade Pennsylvanialife ♬…
