The number of women who reported trying to end their pregnancy without medical assistance has increased since the Supreme Court overturned Roe in June 2022.
US Sen. JD Vance’s “childless cat ladies” comments angered women across the country. Congresswoman Houlahan says he’s not qualified to be vice president after those comments resurfaced.
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.
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.
Project 2025 calls for repealing the Inflation Reduction Act, which would cause millions of American seniors to pay more for their prescription drugs.
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.
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.”
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.
