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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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Reagan Weeps

Reagan Weeps

March 8, 2025
Somewhere near Simi Valley, CA, residents are reporting strange rumblings. But it’s not an earthquake, it just Ronald Reagan spinning in his grave at Mach 1 speed. The president who once… Read More
“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

March 8, 2025
There are two things that Americans love: their local post office and local library. Both are currently under attack by the Trump administration and his DOGE hatchet man, Elon Musk. There are reports… Read More
(Soft) Power to The People

(Soft) Power to The People

March 8, 2025
At this writing, Elon Musk and his Teenage Mutant Incel hackers are taking a chainsaw to essential government programs, ostensibly to “cut waste and fraud.” But like so many Tech Bros,… Read More
Dictator On Day…Whatever

Dictator On Day…Whatever

March 8, 2025
During his 2024 campaign for president, Donald Trump famously noted that of COURSE he wouldn’t act as a dictator in his second term – “except on Day One.” Judging from some… Read More
The Age Of Ridiculous Men

The Age Of Ridiculous Men

February 3, 2025
I’m writing this during the days in which we honor former president Jimmy Carter. Since his death, his achievements -- both in and out of office – have been praised as well as his… Read More
January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

February 3, 2025
In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month…” as the opening to his poem “The Wasteland.” Respectfully, Mr. Eliot, but April’s got nothing on… Read More
Beware The Broligarchy

Beware The Broligarchy

February 3, 2025
In 1939, when WWII broke out in Europe, America’s military was ranked 19th in the world. With something like 174,000 soldiers, our Army was smaller than that of Portugal. By the end of the war… Read More
President Musk

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More
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Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 7, 2025
Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative to build on the Keystone Communities Program’s success and secured $20 million as part of the 2024-25 bipartisan budget, fulfilling a… Read More

Governor Shapiro Stands Up for PA Farmers, Businesses, and Workers, Highlighting Commonsense Approach to Creating Opportunity as the Federal Government Raises Taxes and Prices Through New Tariffs

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 4, 2025
Governor Shapiro is committed to strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy by investing in innovation, cutting costs for businesses and consumers, and fighting for farmers, manufacturers, and small… Read More

Governor Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Expand Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program, Building on Strong Record of Creating More Opportunity for Pennsylvania Workers

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 3, 2025
Governor Shapiro announced a $5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to expand the Steamfitters Local 420 Training Center in Philadelphia —allowing them to double the… Read More

Governor Shapiro Invests in Pennsylvania Businesses and Main Streets as the Federal Government Raises Taxes and Prices

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 2, 2025
Governor Shapiro visited Fegley’s Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administration’s work to grow Pennsylvania’s economy and support our small businesses and Main… Read More

Governor Shapiro Stands With Pennsylvania Hardwoods Companies in Mifflin County to Highlight Commonwealth’s Investments in Agriculture Industry

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 1, 2025
Governor Shapiro’s first-in-the-nation Agricultural Innovation Grants supported 88 cutting-edge solutions in 45 counties this year, ensuring Pennsylvania’s ag sector can continue to grow… Read More
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