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Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Is Scared to Hold a Town Hall. His Constituents Organized One Anyway
Hundreds of residents packed into Doylestown Borough Hall last night, filling up every available chair and floor space. But one chair remained empty. That was reserved for Congressman Brian ...
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US Department of Agriculture Cuts Will Hurt Bucks County Families
As the Trump Administration and DOGE implements sweeping program and funding cuts nationwide, Bucks County Commissioner Chairman Robert J. Harvie, Jr. said at Wednesday’s regular meeting that about ...
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Why Won’t Pennsylvania US Representatives Ryan Mackenzie and Brian Fitzpatrick Protect Medicaid for Their Constituents?
The House is taking recess this week while the future of essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP, and the fate of those who rely on them, remains unclear. Rather than using that time to meet with ...
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Bucks County Democrats Endorse County Row Candidates to Challenge GOP Incumbents
Five Democrats will challenge GOP incumbents for top Bucks County offices in November. Municipal and county primary elections will be held May 20, 2025; general elections will be held Nov. 4, 2025, ...
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Civil Liberties Groups Challenge Trump’s ‘Lawless’ Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations in Court
President Donald Trump’s attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport certain Venezuelan immigrants was met by an immediate legal challenge, a court order barring the action and a reported violation ...
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Trump’s Cuts to Federal Workers Have Taken Their Toll on Pennsylvania. More Are Coming
Philip Glover, national vice president of AFGE District 3, addresses protesters outside of Rep. Scott Perry’s office in Harrisburg on Feb. 20. Capital-Star photo by Ian Karbal. While he was preparing ...
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A Profile in Cowardice: Senator Schumer Rolls Over for Trump, Refuses to Fight to Defend Democracy
Chuck Schumer had one job: to stand between Donald Trump and the complete dismantling of American democracy. Instead, he caved — again — handing Trump the power he craved without a fight, without a ...
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Should Kids Have Access to Their Cellphones at School? Perkasie to Host Community Debate
The event, sponsored by The Braver Angels of Southeast Pennsylvania and League of Women Voters of Bucks County, is to promote dialogue and strengthen community relationships. Most Bucks County public ...
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Why We Need a Progressive Shadow Cabinet to Counter Trump
The rapid fire destruction initiated by President Trump, Elon Musk, and MAGA Republicans has overwhelmed Americans, with many scrambling to respond to one shock after another. Which was, of course, ...