The federal government is weeks away from a shutdown due to House GOP inaction, again
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House Speaker Mike Johnson promised quick action on appropriations bills, but his caucus cannot agree on them.
PA congressional Republicans have long backed Trump’s call to ‘terminate’ Obamacare
Former President Donald Trump broke his 2016 campaign promise to quickly replace the Affordable Care Act with something ‘terrific’ that provided coverage to every American.
Births are up in states with restrictive abortion bans, a new report finds
A new study of the first six months of 2023 has found that births increased by an average of 2.3% in states with restrictive abortion bans compared to states where abortion care remains protected. One of the study’s authors, Daniel Dench of the Georgia Institute of
Federal judge rules that incorrectly dated mail-in ballots in PA have to be counted
Voting rights advocates praised the ruling, which they say will prevent voter disenfranchisement.
Conservatives ousted from suburban school board grant $700K exit deal to superintendent
Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh is leaving Central Bucks School District after Democrats won control of the board in the November election.
Trump promises to ‘terminate’ Obamacare if elected again
Trump has vowed to get rid of Obamacare for 8 years, but has never released a detailed replacement plan.
Most Americans don’t support lawmakers’ involvement in medical decisions for trans youth
A new survey from Data For Progress shows even most Republicans agree state legislators should not have the final say in transgender minors’ access to gender-affirming care.
33 trans and gender-nonconforming people were killed in the past year, new report finds
The Human Rights Campaign released its report on this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance.
How to talk about reproductive rights this holiday season
If you decide to wade into these treacherous political waters, prepare yourself with all the facts.
PA health officials combat ‘appalling’ rise in congenital syphilis cases
The number of congenital syphilis cases in the U.S. soared 755% between 2012 and 2021.