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Black Lives Matter Is Inspiring Young People to Register to Vote. Could They Swing the Election?
Beyond demanding an end to racial injustice, the protests have also offered an opportunity to register more people to vote.
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Philadelphians Are Struggling to Pay Water Bills. It Could Get Even Worse.
Nearly half of low-income Philadelphians live in areas with unaffordable water bills.
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The Fight to Protect LGBTQ Pennsylvanians Isn’t Over
“We need the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Congress to catch up with the courts and citizens of our commonwealth and nation.”
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You Might Have Heard Pride Was Canceled This Year in PA. You Heard Wrong.
While there might not be the usual parades, parties, and panel discussions, Pride Month didn’t go anywhere.
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State Republicans Refuse to Give Essential Workers a $15 Minimum Wage
In April, Rep. Matthew Bradford, a Democrat, attempted to help frontline workers by proposing an amendment to a Republican bill that, if passed, would have increased the minimum wage for essential workers to $15 an hour.
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How to Help Philadelphia Protesters If You Can’t Take to the Streets
There are still ways to contribute to the movement to fight police brutality and systemic racism if you can’t physically be present at the demonstrations.
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Gov. Wolf and Trump: One Protest Movement, Two Very Different Responses
“We move toward ending racism and promoting healing while keeping Pennsylvanians safe,” the governor said.
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Pennsylvania Dems Call for Investigation After State GOPers Cover Up Positive COVID Test
“Whoever knew this in the Republican leadership and did not inform the broader membership and staff, they need to resign immediately.”
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Gov. Wolf Endorses Biden: ‘Pennsylvania Needs a Partner in Washington’
“I believe that Joe Biden is the strong, steady, leader who can best heal our deep divides and enact legislation to lift up all working Pennsylvanians.”
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Cheers, PA! To-Go Cocktails Are Coming, Gov. Wolf Says
“This measure will be a valuable economic lifeline that will help Pennsylvania businesses struggling with financial hardships during this pandemic.”
