In this op-ed, two Rabbis in Dauphin County urge the adoption of a "notice and cure" policy for mail-in ballots to ensure fairness, inclusivity, and the accurate counting of every vote, emphasizing this as a moral and democratic imperative.
In this op-ed, two Rabbis in Dauphin County urge the adoption of a "notice and cure" policy for mail-in ballots to ensure fairness, inclusivity, and the accurate counting of every vote, emphasizing this as a moral and democratic imperative.
In this op-ed, lifelong public servant Steve Cickay from Bucks County shares his surprise and optimism after President Biden quit the race and endorsed Kamala Harris, foreseeing a hopeful path to a historic victory amidst rising support and donations.
In this op-ed, Drew Spiegel, the Pennsylvania State Lead for the Tour to Save Democracy, discusses supporting Gen Z's fight for democracy by advocating for common sense gun reform and participating in the Tour to Save Democracy to register and mobilize voters in critical swing districts.
In this op-ed, Carol Tabas explains the importance of the proposed state budget's $217 million for ID/A services and increased DSP wages, as her non-verbal son with significant disabilities relies on constant care from his family and underpaid Direct Support Professionals to ensure he and others receive the necessary support.
In this op-ed, Rachele Fortier, State Director of Family Friendly Pennsylvania, explains the importance of passing the Family Care Act to establish a bipartisan statewide paid family and medical leave program. This program is crucial for achieving gender equality, supporting mothers' health, stabilizing the workforce, improving business productivity, and maintaining the state's economic growth.
In this op-ed, Pennsylvania resident Colleen Tomko, parent of an adult son with Intellectual Disability and Autism (ID/A) discusses the importance of increasing the 2024-25 budget for the ID/A community.
In this op-ed, Khamil Bailey, co-Founder and Executive Director of the Greenwood Plan, shares her journey from growing up confronting systemic racism in East Orange, New Jersey, to witnessing injustice and building community among Black residents of Pittsburgh. She highlights her work to support Black entrepreneurs through initiatives like Cocoapreneur and the Greenwood Plan, emphasizing the need for financial support and public-private partnerships to build economic independence and political power for communities of color in the city.
In this op-ed, Pennsylvania-based progressive leaders Steve Paul, director of One Pennsylvania, and Salaah Muhammad, Organizing Director of the PA Working Families Party, express their disdain for Donald Trump's policies that threaten Pennsylvanians' freedoms by aiming to restrict abortion rights and control personal healthcare decisions. As Trump holds a rally in Philadelphia this weekend, Paul and Muhammad say that Pennsylvanians must unite to reject these extremist attacks and protect their right to freedom and choice.
In this op-ed, college student and Pennsylvania resident Julie Wright recounts her struggle with irregular periods and diagnosis of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI), emphasizing the critical role contraceptives play in managing her condition. She argues for the necessity of accessible contraceptive options, challenging the stigma and underscoring their importance for overall health.
