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Apr 26

PA: What would charter reform save Bucks County taxpayers?

This was originally published at the progressive education blog Curmudgucation. School funding in Pennsylvania has a variety of problems, and the system of funding charter schools in the state exacerbates all of them. But there are some quick, simple reforms, long backed by Governor Tom Wolf (and opposed by a…

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PA: What would charter reform save Bucks County taxpayers?
PA: What would charter reform save Bucks County taxpayers?

Apr 22

The Bucks County Courier Times Stumbles With Its NAC Editorial

An implosion? Really?The Bucks County Courier Times Editorial Board’s recent take on Democrats upset with their tone deaf party chairman is hardly an implosion. In fact, the editorial is about as tone deaf as John Cordisco’s initial decision to participate in a fundraiser hosted by the now shuttered “People 4…

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Apr 22

This Weekend: Nittany Lions Run, Viola Davis and Oprah, A Very British Scandal, Danny Gennaro Tribute, And More!

Friday, April 21: Nittany Lions Penn State’s track and field team marched their way down south on Thursday for a three-day competition spanning into the weekend. Thursday will kick off the event with the men’s and women’s hammer throw, making room for the main course of tense college sports action…

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Apr 21

Bucks County at the heart of the fight for our environment

As people around Pennsylvania and the nation prepare to celebrate Earth Day, the stakes have never been higher.Rising global emissions have brought us to the brink of climate disaster, as even more frequent and severe storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes are threatening homes and businesses with flooding and destruction. At the…

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Apr 21

Bucks County’s Raging Chicken Press Is Hatching Progressive Political Funds

Parent, professor and podcaster Kevin Mahoney wears many hats. He’s about to add a new one: political fundraiser and organizer. Not that he hasn’t been organizing for quite some time — Raging Chicken Press came on the scene in 2011 — and his writings and podcast have inspired many a…

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Apr 20

Pennridge School Board Fails to Understand DEI

How is it that the topic, the ideal, the potential work regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) became a breeding ground for such malice? Why has it become so difficult to look beyond your life, your experiences, and your pain to see how you can be affecting someone else’s life…

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Apr 19

Don’t let him fool you, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is anti-choice

Reproductive rights have never been as threatened as they are now. The Supreme Court’s ultra-conservative majority could very well overturn Roe v Wade this summer. In fact, Pennsylvania state House Republicans just held a “Post-Roe Strategy Summit” to prepare for this future. With so much on the line, it is…

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Apr 19

Facing growing threats, several Bucks County schools and religious institutions receive grants to increase security

As hate-filled propaganda directed at Pennsylvania’s Jewish, LGBTQ, and communities of color continues to increase, the state is providing grants to help protect several religious institutions and schools in Bucks County and across the state.Governor Tom Wolf announced last week that $5.23 million will be used to enhance security at…

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Apr 18

Pennsylvania Conservative Group Recruiting Informants to Report on Public Schools

A “pro-family” conservative group wants students, parents and teachers to report on so-called “political, sexual, or racist ideological indoctrination” in public schools for potential “grassroots and legal action.” The Pennsylvania Family Institute made the announcement on its website March 31, providing an incident report form for suspect activities in K-12…

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Pennsylvania Conservative Group Recruiting Informants to Report on Public Schools
Pennsylvania Conservative Group Recruiting Informants to Report on Public Schools

Apr 16

Newtown Township Takes First Step to Break Free from Plastics

Not using plastic products can go a long way in helping combat the increasingly devastating impacts of climate change. So, when Newtown Township Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution this week to encourage the reduction of single-use plastics, such as bags, straws, and polystyrene food containers, this is something the community…

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Newtown Township Takes First Step to Break Free from Plastics
Newtown Township Takes First Step to Break Free from Plastics
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