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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More
Yes, It Matters

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More
The Bullies among Us

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More
The Stench on the Bench

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

October 11, 2024
The electoral college system is like the cicada: it crops up every four years to annoy voters with its power to override the popular vote in favor of arcane calculations that minimize the influence… Read More
We Need a Media Makeover

We Need a Media Makeover

October 11, 2024
“The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism.… Read More
The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

September 17, 2024
When I was in 4th grade, my classmates played a crude game we called “War.” Boys lined up on one side of the playground, girls on the other. At a signal, both sides ran headfirst towards… Read More
Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

September 17, 2024
“Does anybody remember laughter?” So uttered singer Robert Plant during a Led Zeppelin show at Madison Square Garden in 1976. Yes, it’s pretty 70s cringe (as even Plant admits), but… Read More
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Creating Jobs and Economic Opportunity: Governor Shapiro Invests $5 Million in Fidelity Bank Expansion to Boost Economic Development and Revitalize Historic Landmark in Downtown Scranton

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
November 14, 2024
Governor Shapiro’s economic development strategy is driving growth in Pennsylvania, creating local jobs, and positioning the Commonwealth as a national leader in manufacturing The grant will… Read More

Governor Shapiro Secures Additional Federal Aid to Help Communities Recover from Catastrophic Damages from Tropical Storm Debby

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
November 13, 2024
The Shapiro Administration continues to deliver the resources Pennsylvania communities need to recover and rebuild – $5 million in federal aid has already been delivered to more than 1,000… Read More

Creating Jobs and Economic Opportunity: Governor Shapiro Announces $2 Million Investment in York County’s Joseph Machine Company to Create Local Jobs and Grow Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Sector

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
November 13, 2024
Governor Shapiro’s economic development strategy is driving growth in Pennsylvania, creating local jobs, and positioning the Commonwealth as a national leader in manufacturing The grant will… Read More

Creating Jobs in Westmoreland County: Shapiro Administration Invests $1 Million to Help Powerex Modernize and Grow its Semiconductor Operations in Pennsylvania

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
November 12, 2024
The supplier of semiconductor solutions is investing a minimum of $14 million into its Westmoreland County expansion, which will create at least 25 new manufacturing jobs and retain 215 existing… Read More

Ahead of Veterans Day, Governor Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro Join Chef Robert Irvine to Host Pennsylvania Veterans at Governor’s Residence and Honor Their Service

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
November 8, 2024
With nearly 800,000 veterans, Pennsylvania has the fourth-largest veteran population in the country, and the Shapiro Administration has expanded and invested in the services and resources provided to… Read More
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