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I was deeply disturbed after reading a recent report (https://animalwellnessaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Horse-Slaughter-Report.pdf) about American horses sent to slaughter in Canada and Mexico for the purpose of human consumption. As detailed in the …
Ban the Barbaric Practice of Horse Slaughter Read More
Every good story needs a villain, and in the story of Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 budget, it seems like the Republicans who’ve controlled the state Senate since 1994 have found the bad …
PA Senate Republicans on Hungry Kids – Let Them Eat Nothing Read More
When Central Pennsylvanians see two of the largest bank failures in American history occurring mere days apart, it’s understandable that they would have questions about their own local banks. The …
Get to Know Your Community Bank Read More
Health care is always changing, due to scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, government regulation and reform. For the last three years, the unexpected changes and surprises from the COVID pandemic continue …
A Day to Honor Our Doctors Read More
My brother is a 66-year-old with significant life challenges with autism, aging and his fragile health. He and I are encouraged that Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget is the starting point …
State Budget Debate: Intellectual Disability Community Resolves Not Be Left Behind Read More
Extra long twin sheets may be on every college-bound kid’s checklist, but what about documents that allow their parents to properly assist in case of a major illness or car …
3 Legal Documents to Add to Your College Prep Checklist Read More
It may sound to some like a fair bargain. A prospective employer offers you a job and promises to train you with valuable skills. In return, you agree to stick …
How Corporations are Trapping Employees – What We Can Do to Stop Them Read More
Entering Women’s History Month this March has me pondering a lot of issues related to women, especially women of color, and where we are headed.
Women’s History Month Is the Perfect Time to Recognize Women’s Issues Read More
The way Pennsylvania funds its public school system is wildly unfair. It should not have taken a public interest lawsuit to confirm to the General Assembly what I and many …
Harrisburg Needs to End Reliance on School Property Taxes Read More
“You are what you eat.” “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
Food Is Medicine: Medically Tailored Meals Can Help More Patients Get Back to Health Read More