Sean Kitchen is the Keystone’s political correspondent, based in Harrisburg. Sean is originally from Philadelphia and spent five years working as a writer and researcher for Pennsylvania Spotlight.
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Planned Parenthood Launches Ad Campaign On Carluccio’s Anti-Abortion Resume
Planned Parenthood Votes, the national advocacy wing of the reproductive rights organization, launched a 7-figure ad campaign reminding voters about Carluccio’s resume and the support she has received from anti-abortion organizations.
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Parents, Students and Lawmakers Rally Against Book Bans in Harrisburg
Buzz Bissinger, a Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist from Philadelphia, spoke at a press conference at the Pennsylvania capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday about the dangers of banning books.
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Emails Reveal Right-Wing Lobbyists Driving PA Treasurer’s Pro-Voucher Budget Strategy
The Keystone obtained emails through a Right to Know request from Garrity’s office that offers insight into the roles the Commonwealth Foundation, a right-wing organization, and the Treasurer’s office had during the voucher program’s legislative process.
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Brian Fitzpatrick Touts Right-Wing Positions Amid Primary Challenge
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Bucks) recently mailed a letter to constituents promoting the right-wing agenda he’s supported this legislative session. The mail piece may have caught some off guard, but comes as Fitzpatrick faces a primary challenge next year.
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Multiple Lawsuits Seek To Block Trump From Pennsylvania’s Ballot
Multiple lawsuits seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off of Pennsylvania’s 2024 ballot have been filed in recent weeks.
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Democrats Look to Maintain Control of the PA House in Special Election
Voters in Allegheny County get to decide if Democrats retain control of the House in next week’s special election to fill the House seat left vacant by former State Rep. Sara Innamorato. The election will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
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Philly Barista: Starbucks Retaliating Against Unionized Staff By Blocking Tips
Leaving tips on credit card transactions was one of the first demands Starbucks employees made when organizing their union, Starbucks Workers United, in August 2021. The company implemented credit card tipping the following year, but only to non-union stores.
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Group Releases Playbook on How to Organize Against Right-Wing School Boards
The Campaign for Our Shared Future, an organization that advocates for inclusive education for students from grade school through high school, released a playbook on Tuesday.
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Clean Water for Erie: Biden Infrastructure Law to Fund Lead Pipe Removal
The City of Erie will now be able to replace lead pipes thanks to $30 million in federal funding.
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Pennridge School District Will Teach Right-Wing Propaganda on Slavery
The Pennridge School Board voted to whitewash their student’s history curriculums at the end of August. Teachers will now be required to teach students right-wing propaganda on race, slavery, and the Civil War.
