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Harrisburg School District board meeting underway with packed house of concerned Latino leaders concerned that the position of Assistant Superintendent Marisol Craig will be defunded. She is one of few Latino leaders in a position of authority in the district.
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In January, we went inside the Dilley detention center. Children shared letters describing the anguish of being ripped from their lives:
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After publishing that story, we learned about Edison, a 13-year-old from Chicago detained for 2+ months. Listen to Edison in his own words 👇
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Good morning, Asia. While you were sleeping, our most-read story was our blog on the latest developments in the Middle East.
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Secretary Marco Rubio claimed no one died as a result of cuts to USAID. That’s not what we found. After Trump officials cut food aid to Kenya, children starved to death in an American-made hunger crisis. (Published Dec. 2025)
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After Trump Officials Cut Food Aid to Kenya, Children Starved to Death
“Brutal and traumatizing”: Interviews and a trove of internal documents show government officials and aid workers desperately tried to warn Trump advisers about impending disaster and death.
https://www.propublica.org/article/kenya-trump-usaid-world-food-program-starvation-children-deaths?utm_campaign=propublica-sprout&utm_content=1772589608&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2026/03/irans-martyrdom-culture-means-this-war-could-be-americas-bloodiest-yet-joyce-m-davis.html
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about 1 month ago
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In the age of DEI backlash, King’s message matters more than ever | Joyce M. Davis
MLK Day events this year will have special meaning for those who see the movement to create a just and equitable society in America under assault.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2026/01/in-the-age-of-dei-backlash-kings-message-matters-more-than-ever-joyce-m-davis.html
3 months ago
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To keep Christ in Christmas, remember Jesus was homeless and a refugee | Joyce M. Davis
The savior Christians celebrate was born in a cave, fled as a refugee to Egypt, and taught radical compassion for the vulnerable—lessons worth remembering this holiday season.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/12/to-keep-christ-in-christmas-remember-jesus-was-homeless-and-a-refugee-joyce-m-davis.html
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As Washington cuts food aid, Pennsylvania communities refuse to let neighbors go hungry | Joyce M. Davis
With 2 million Pennsylvanians facing SNAP benefit cuts, churches, food banks and everyday citizens are mobilizing to fill the gap left by federal policy chaos.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/11/as-washington-cuts-food-aid-pennsylvania-communities-refuse-to-let-neighbors-go-hungry-joyce-m-davis.html
5 months ago
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Financial Times
5 months ago
Just in: Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger has been elected governor of Virginia, delivering a defeat to Donald Trump’s Republican party, which held the state’s governorship for the past four years.
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With the KKK in Mechanicsburg, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission’s work is more vital now than ever | Joyce M. Davis
We applaud not only Gov. Shapiro, Lassiter and the PHRC, but the residents of Mechanicsburg and other parts of our commonwealth who will not remain silent in the face of blatant racism and cruelty.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/10/with-the-kkk-in-mechanicsburg-the-pennsylvania-human-relations-commissions-work-is-more-vital-now-than-ever-joyce-m-davis.html
6 months ago
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From Mongolia to Midtown: How Harrisburg charmed some young Asian diplomats | Joyce M. Davis
A diplomatic delegation's weekend tour of Pennsylvania's capital reveals the city's hidden gems and historical significance to future global leaders.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/10/from-mongolia-to-midtown-how-harrisburg-charmed-some-young-asian-diplomats-joyce-m-davis.html
6 months ago
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State Street Academy of Music moves to Seneca, but its mission to nurture art and beauty remain the same | Joyce M. Davis
State Street Academy of Music relocates to St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Seneca Street in Harrisburg, continuing its mission to nurture young musical talent.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/09/state-street-academy-of-music-moves-to-seneca-but-its-mission-to-nurture-art-and-beauty-remain-the-same-joyce-m-davis.html
7 months ago
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Over 30% of Pa. businesses expect to raise prices soon, study says
Pennsylvania is one of the top states where businesses expect to raise prices thanks to inflation and tariffs.
https://www.pennlive.com/life/2025/09/over-30-of-pa-businesses-expect-to-raise-prices-soon-study-says.html?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=nextdoor.com&utm_campaign=nextdoor_news
7 months ago
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The brutal reality of back-to-school season: More children will die from guns | PennLive Editorial
CeaseFire PA is calling on Pennsylvania legislators to pass a law that would mandate adults safely secure their weapons inside their homes – an utterly reasonable idea.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/08/the-brutal-reality-of-back-to-school-season-more-children-will-die-from-guns-pennlive-editorial.html?outputType=amp
7 months ago
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A tale of two schools exposes Pennsylvania’s education crisis | PennLive Editorial
hile Philadelphia's Masterman School ranks 4th nationally with stellar achievement rates, Harrisburg High sits near the bottom, revealing a troubling disparity in public education.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/09/a-tale-of-two-schools-exposes-pennsylvanias-education-crisis-pennlive-editorial.html
7 months ago
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A mother’s love creates a haven for the autism community | Joyce M. Davis
Inspired by her son Kareem, Sudanese refugee Hagir Elsheikh establishes groundbreaking support center at Central Penn College, offering respite for both parents and children affected by autism
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/08/a-mothers-love-creates-a-haven-for-the-autism-community-joyce-m-davis.html
7 months ago
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HACC’s 2025 soccer season is underway!
7 months ago
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8 months ago
What are the prospects of a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war?
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What are the prospects of a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war?
Donald Trump last week dropped his call for a pause in fighting. What does this mean for Kyiv and what might happen now?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/20/what-are-the-prospects-of-a-ceasefire-in-the-russia-ukraine-war?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1755733400
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Harrisburg doesn’t need apologies: It needs action | Opinion
What Harrisburg's downtown needs now isn’t nostalgia or comparisons—it needs coordinated urgency.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/08/harrisburg-doesnt-need-apologies-it-needs-action-opinion.html
8 months ago
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8 months ago
Trump-Putin Alaska summit ends without breakthrough on Ukraine
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Trump-Putin Alaska summit ends without breakthrough on Ukraine
US president fails to secure ceasefire despite red-carpet welcome for Russian leader
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Our communities won’t accept the politics of cruelty | Opinion
From threats to same-sex marriage to inhumane immigration policies, Americans must reject the rising tide of discrimination and stand up for human dignity.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/08/our-communities-wont-accept-the-politics-of-cruelty-opinion.html
8 months ago
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Hear what experts have to say about how federal budget cuts will impact Pennsylvania!
8 months ago
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There are hidden costs in Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ and Pennsylvanians will have to pay them | Joyce M. Davis
As federal cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and education take effect, state experts warn of hospital closures, hungry children, and a looming crisis that could force Pennsylvania and other states t...
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/07/there-are-hidden-costs-in-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-and-pennsylvanians-will-have-to-pay-them-joyce-m-davis.html?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL2S-1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjFZYRY0Gm8uphU3W3NNwpctH0URKWmkO3iN2ySPH2K9Y5uS0YRT3g4mhlND_aem_N90kDD0uRrW3F-eiB4vGRA
8 months ago
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The American Academy of Pediatrics
9 months ago
The measles virus is one of the most contagious and infectious diseases known. As cases rise, vaccinating your children is the most effective way to keep them safe. Learn more about how you can protect your children and community.
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1/Guess which state vulnerable to weather disasters both inland and along its coast refuses to fight for its residents? You can thank NH AG John Formella, who finds new ways to switch between being hyper-partisan and beyond useless every day.
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20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters
Twenty Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency over the cancellation of a disaster mitigation grant program.
https://apnews.com/article/fema-trump-disaster-grants-beff4bbc84a88e1b7136749ad3012590
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9 months ago
“They don’t want anyone to see how they treat people. They want to be doing this”—their deportations—”with no witnesses.”
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ICE agents are harassing the courthouse volunteers who assist besieged immigrants
"They want to be doing this with no witnesses."
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/07/ice-arrests-federal-courthouses-sacramento-san-francisco-diego-denver-immigration-hearings-arrests-volunteer-observers/
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Mapping Media Freedom: Greece: Journalist and filmmaker Tom Sideris removed by ERT management and radio series on Gaza cancelled (2025-06-26)
On 24 June 2025, the management of Greek public broadcaster, the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation…
https://www.mapmf.org/alert/33502
9 months ago
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Trump’s words and actions should be disqualifying to be president | PennLive letters
The President of the United States has no authority to revoke anyone’s citizenship.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/07/trumps-threat-to-revoke-rosie-odonnells-citizenship-reveals-a-dangerous-pattern-pennlive-letters.html
9 months ago
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See what young people have to say about the big, beautiful bill.
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Next Gen PA Podcast – The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg
Tired of the same old takes? Young leaders of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg dive deep into the critical Pennsylvania issues impacting our community. Expect insightful discussions, interviews...
https://wacharrisburg.org/next-gen-pa-podcast/
9 months ago
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A young man asks a heartbreaking question: Why does President Trump hate me? | Joyce M. Davis
ICE agents are scouring our day care centers, churches, Home Depots, anywhere they think they can grab people to meet the 3000-a-day deportation quota.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/07/a-young-man-asks-a-heartbreaking-question-why-does-president-trump-hate-me-joyce-m-davis.html
9 months ago
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‘No Kings’ protests provide hope that America will rise above another tragic time in its history | Joyce M. Davis
The "No Kings" protesters were determined to stand against growing authoritarianism in the White House and a brutality toward vulnerable people that good Americans find sickening.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/06/the-no-kings-protests-provide-hope-that-america-will-rise-above-another-tragic-time-in-its-history-joyce-m-davis.html
10 months ago
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Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions at
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Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
A public resource tracking the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.
https://www.justsecurity.org/107087/tracker-litigation-legal-challenges-trump-administration/
10 months ago
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Capital Region Town Hall forum about to begin at Central Penn College with cut outs of U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick and U.S. Rep. Scott Perry. Great turnout.
10 months ago
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ALT Fish and Wildlife Service
10 months ago
I do look at a wide range of news sources. Is FoxNews offering a window to impeach Noem or react to the Padilla overreaction? I see hope here.
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“Before it’s too late:” EU officials bring urgent message to Harrisburg that all Americans should hear| PennLive Editorial
America’s European allies are understandably baffled and confused at political developments in the United States.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/06/before-its-too-late-european-union-officials-bring-urgent-message-to-harrisburg-that-all-americans-should-hear-pennlive-editorial.html
10 months ago
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A tribute to Cynthia Lee Watkins: a small but mighty force who will be missed in Harrisburg | Joyce M. Davis
Cynthia Lee Watkins was nobody’s fool, and she was nobody’s pushover, either.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/06/a-tribute-to-cynthia-lee-watkins-a-small-but-mighty-force-who-will-be-missed-in-harrisburg-joyce-m-davis.html
10 months ago
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These Pennsylvania students not only care about mainstream news, but they are helping to shape it | Joyce Davis
From securing presidential debate credentials to hosting political podcasts, two young PennLive editorial board members demonstrate how Gen Z is actively shaping media and civic discourse
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/06/these-pennsylvania-students-not-only-care-about-mainstream-news-but-they-are-helping-to-shape-it-joyce-davis.html
10 months ago
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The double standard in Trump’s $2 trillion Middle East announcement | PennLive letters
While Republicans scrutinized Hunter Biden's foreign dealings, Trump Organization's simultaneous business ventures with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE face little GOP criticism
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/06/the-double-standard-in-trumps-2-trillion-middle-east-announcement-pennlive-letters.html
10 months ago
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Former Lt. Gov. Mark Singel has a powerful column this week. You need to know!
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President Trump has hit a new low in accepting a luxury jet from Qatar | Column
What Trump is doing is wrong. It is illegal. It is unconstitutional.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/05/president-trump-has-hit-a-new-low-in-accepting-a-luxury-jet-from-qatar-column.html
11 months ago
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Harrisburg needs to get nicer!
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Is a politics of civility and respect possible for Harrisburg | Opinion
Our candidates and elected officials should approach each other from a place of civility and respect rather than contempt.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/05/is-a-politics-of-civility-and-respect-possible-for-harrisburg-opinion.html
11 months ago
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11 months ago
Trump Close To Deal With Iran. Please Share!
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Trump Close To A Deal With Iran, How That Will Impact U.S. Here.
YouTube video by Mr Global
https://youtu.be/udCv9AP5ZYg?si=shZhp32fqtLatUdx
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If you think things are bad now, remember what the 60s were like | Column
In the SAM’s beautiful, sun-lit lobby, you’ll learn little-known stories about people in the Civil Rights Movement that will leave you gasping, all artfully depicted on 60’s-era swing coats.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/05/if-you-think-things-are-bad-now-remember-what-the-60s-were-like-column.html
11 months ago
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Don't miss this important forum this evening in Harrisburg!
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The One Thing Each Of Us Can Do
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The One Thing Each Of Us Can Do
Marc Elias is a powerful example of the courage this moment demands in every sector
https://open.substack.com/pub/ourmoralmoment/p/the-one-thing-each-of-us-can-do?r=yqlvn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
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Stop fighting AI in schools - start teaching students how to use it | Opinion
A survwy of teachers reveals widespread AI usage and academic concerns, pointing to urgent need for comprehensive AI literacy programs.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/05/stop-fighting-ai-in-schools-start-teaching-students-how-to-use-it-opinion.html
11 months ago
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The Prayer That God Hears
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The Prayer That God Hears
National Day of Prayer's hypocrisy reveals the power of cries rising from our streets
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11 months ago
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Voice of America to resume airing after court halts Trump’s dismantling of broadcaster
The broadcaster, a target of president’s sweeping cuts to US media agencies, could be back on air as soon as next week
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/03/voice-of-america-trump-return-to-air
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Cedar Cliff students go to Washington and make all of Pennsylvania proud | Column
After knocking out formidable local competition last month at Elizabethtown College, Cedar Cliff’s star team took on geniuses from throughout the nation, and won.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/05/cedar-cliff-students-go-to-washington-and-make-all-of-pennsylvania-proud-column.html
11 months ago
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