Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.
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Meet Doug Mastriano, the Extreme MAGA Republican Nominee for Pennsylvania Governor
Mastriano wants to ban abortion after six weeks with no exceptions, has amplified QAnon and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, and has spent 18 months lying about voter fraud and trying to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election–an effort he compared to opposing the rise of Adolf Hitler.
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EXCLUSIVE: A Republican Plan to Raise Taxes on Pennsylvanians and Potentially End Social Security and Medicare is Massively Unpopular, Poll Shows
Florida Sen. Rick Scott introduced a plan that would raise taxes and could end Social Security and Medicare for more than 2.8 million Pennsylvanians and eliminate Medicaid coverage for 3.5 million residents.
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Meet the Out-of-State Millionaires Who Want to Be Pennsylvania’s Next Senator
Three out-of-state, Republican millionaires—who have either recently moved to Pennsylvania or moved back after years away—are competing to represent the commonwealth in the US Senate
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PA Senate Candidate David McCormick Sold a Six-Bedroom Mansion for $6.5 Million Last Fall
The sale of David McCormick’s $6.5 million mansion, which has not been widely reported, provides a glimpse of the kind of wealth McCormick possesses, despite his attempts to depict himself as an average Pennsylvanian.
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Here’s How the Child Tax Credit Helped Pennsylvania Families Deal With Inflation
The final monthly payment of the child tax credit arrived last week—families will get another six months’ worth when they file their taxes in 2022—but President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress want to extend the provision another year through the Build Back Better Act.
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Crisis of Care: Pennsylvania and America Are in ‘Huge Trouble’ Unless We Help Families With Caregiving
Democrats in Congress are currently negotiating over the terms of the Build Back Better Act. If it passes, it could be a transformative investment in America’s care infrastructure.
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Crisis of Care: A List of Resources Available for Pennsylvania Caregivers
The best way to get started is to contact your local area agency on aging. They can help you learn more about programs you or a loved one may qualify for—such as Medicaid or OPTIONS—and provide information about adult day care centers or home care workers.
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Crisis of Care: 11 Million People Are Raising Kids and Caring for Parents. Here’s One Therapist’s Advice for Them.
Karin Murphy is a licensed professional counselor based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She wants sandwich caregivers to know they’re not alone and that it’s okay to ask for help.
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Crisis of Care: The Financial, Mental, and Physical Toll of Being a Sandwich Caregiver
Sandwich caregivers often sacrifice financial security and are at higher risk of depression and mental health issues compared to non-caregivers.
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Crisis of Care: Family Caregivers Struggle with a Broken System
There are an estimated 11 million Americans who are “sandwich generation” caregivers: They are simultaneously raising young children and caring for their aging parents, and they need help. This is Part One of a four-part series on sandwich caregivers. Check back tomorrow for Part Two.
