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Want to stop political assassinations? Start by rejecting divisive candidates at the polls | PennLive Editorial
From rooftop shooters to arsonists targeting officials' homes, political violence is escalating because voters tolerate hateful rhetoric. It's time to demand better from every candidate we support.
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2026/04/want-to-stop-political-assassinations-start-by-rejecting-divisive-candidates-at-the-polls-pennlive-editorial.html
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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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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
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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
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7 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
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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
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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
8 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
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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
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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
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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
9 months ago
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HACC’s 2025 soccer season is underway!
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9 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
9 months ago
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9 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
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Hear what experts have to say about how federal budget cuts will impact Pennsylvania!
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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
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10 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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“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
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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
10 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/
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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
11 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
11 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/
11 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.
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12 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
12 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
12 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
12 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
12 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year 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
about 1 year ago
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Don't miss this important forum this evening in Harrisburg!
about 1 year ago
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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
about 1 year ago
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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
about 1 year 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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about 1 year ago
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