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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 Shapiro at the Port of Philadelphia: New Tariffs Causing Chaos, Uncertainty, and Higher Prices for Pennsylvania Consumers and Businesses

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 10, 2025
Governor Shapiro visited the Port of Philadelphia — the largest port in the U.S. for imported fruit and a major gateway for goods entering the country, supporting 12,000 jobs locally and 66,000… Read More

Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro Visits Downtown Lancaster Businesses to Highlight His Administration’s Historic Investments in Main Streets and Small Businesses All Across Pennsylvania

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 9, 2025
Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million as part of the 2024-25 bipartisan budget, fulfilling a key promise he made to invest in projects that improve… Read More

Governor Shapiro Announces Key Investment in Hitachi Energy to Create Jobs and Economic Growth in Westmoreland County

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April 8, 2025
As part of its commitment to the Commonwealth, the global leader in high-voltage technology projects plans to invest $70 million expanding its three facilities, creating more than 100 new… Read More

Governor Shapiro Delivers Keynote at Pennsylvania Farm Bureau State Legislative Conference in Harrisburg, Highlighting His Administration’s Historic Investments in Agriculture to Support the Commonwealth’s Farmers, Growers, and Producers

From: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
April 8, 2025
Governor Shapiro is prioritizing investments in Pennsylvania’s farmers and the agricultural industry – a key driver of the Commonwealth’s economy that supports over 600,000 jobs and… Read More

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
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