Elections
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Opinion: Uniting in joy over Kamala Harris’ history-making candidacy
In this op-ed, Chester County resident Lynn Strauss reflects on canvassing for the Biden-Harris campaign and the joy of reconnecting with a fellow supporter as Kamala Harris steps up as the presidential candidate.
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My son is autistic. Pennsylvania’s historic increase in education funding gives me hope
“I couldn’t help but think of Ayden and his educational journey when Pennsylvania’s state budget was released earlier this month.”
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20-foot inflatable IUD stops in Pennsylvania to rally for contraceptive rights
PA lawmakers are considering a bill to make birth control free—meanwhile, Republicans in Congress have blocked an act to protect access to contraceptives nationally.
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Breaking barriers: Pennsylvanians share why Kamala Harris’ presidential bid gives them hope
Pennsylvania women from marginalized communities are finding inspiration in Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for the White House. “I think this is part of that healing process, to have a Black woman potentially be President of the United States.”
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Opinion: Reset in presidential race gives Pa. young voters chance to refocus on the real issues
In this op-ed, Pennsylvania community leader Kevin Mack discusses how President Biden ending his campaign and the shooting at a Trump rally in Western Pa. have reset the presidential race. He emphasizes the opportunity for national conversation on key issues and the importance of creative voter engagement in the next 100+ days.
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Opinion: Trump rally shooting makes one thing clear, showing up for this election is crucial now more than ever
In this op-ed, One Pennsylvania Executive Director Steve Paul shares his perspective as a 1991 Haiti coup survivor, highlighting the recent Trump rally shooting, underscoring the recurring theme of destabilizing democratic governments to maintain control and its impact on justice in the United States.
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High profits: New report reveals financial gains of legalizing adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania
An adult-use cannabis market in Pennsylvania has the potential for significant economic impact and job creation in the state.
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A personal choice: Pennsylvania woman shares her medication abortion experience
In 2023, medication abortions accounted for 63% of all abortions performed across the US. This is one Pennsylvania woman’s story about why the decision to have one was right for her.
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Lawsuit says Washington County deliberately hid decisions to invalidate some mail-in ballots
Seven disqualified primary voters, the local NAACP branch and the Center for Coalfield Justice sued Washington County’s election board over what they called “systematic and deliberate efforts” to conceal that mail-in ballots were disqualified for technical violations.
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Opinion: The power of participation— engaging in democracy beyond the ballot
Olivia DeShong, a 17-year-old Pennsylvania resident, shares her dedication to political engagement inspired by John Lewis’s belief in the power of voting. She has devoted her high school years to actively registering voters in Pennsylvania and promoting democracy to ensure a true representation of America’s beliefs.
