Health
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Opinion: Join us in Gen Z’s fight for democracy
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.
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Pennsylvania seniors would pay more for prescription drugs under Project 2025
Project 2025 calls for repealing the Inflation Reduction Act, which would cause millions of American seniors to pay more for their prescription drugs.
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Dental office credit cards are pushing people further into debt
With limited coverage for adult dental care and lofty out-of-pocket costs, some patients are turning to dental credit cards—but experts say these cards are “predatory.”
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Survey reveals how Pennsylvania can improve for LGBTQ+ residents
Pennsylvanians in LGBTQ+ communities reported what it’s like to live here based on access to mental health services, discrimination, and acceptance.
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Medical debt would be removed from credit reports under new Biden rule
Roughly 15 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. The new rule means that debt will no longer be able to depress their credit scores and make it more difficult for them to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a mortgage or car loan.
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Scranton/Wilkes Barre’s best 5K races this summer
Are you a running enthusiast looking for the best 5K races near Scranton/Wilkes Barre to participate in this summer? Look no further!
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Trump failed to cap insulin costs. Now, he’s mad Biden got it done.
Trump’s time in the White House saw no changes to the staggering cost of insulin for patients, and it was two laws signed by Biden that helped lower insulin costs to $35 per month for millions of Americans.
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Opinion: Families of disabled anxious as budget discussions begin
As Pennsylvania budget discussion begins, families of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Autism (ID/A) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Pennsylvania are anxiously awaiting the General Assembly’s decision on Governor Josh Shapiro’s FY 24/25 budget which aims to address critical underfunding and improve support services.
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Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain. Here’s what you need to know.
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Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain. Here’s what you need to know.
