ICYMI (TRANSCRIPT & AUDIO): These 3 Central Bucks Parents Started a ‘Revolution’ to Save Their School District from Moms for Liberty, a Local Aspiring MAGA Oligarch, and Other Right-Wing Extremists

Trump Doubles Down on Election Lies in ‘Dangerous’ Primetime Speech | Trump's amplification of debunked theories about the election six years ago and his inability to accept his loss led to one of the darker moments in American history – the January 6th insurrection.

If you need some hope, this is a good podcast episode to listen to! With @cmychalejko.bsky.social

The American president & his military are clearly capable utter destruction & devastation in Iran (as was true from Korea & Vietnam to Afghanistan & Iraq) & are capable of killing staggering numbers of Iranians & destabilizing the region. But as history teaches us, Trump & crew will not win this war

Debunking the Myth of America’s Military Victory Culture: From Korea to the Strait of Hormuz | When it comes to war and imperial powers on this planet, the U.S. offers a staggering tale of defeat in our time, writes Tom Engelhardt.

I so appreciated our conversation! And my office is grateful for the time and care that @buckscountybeacon.com takes in all its work.

Fascism is here. If you’re not alarmed you’re not paying attention. “Left-wing political terrorism” will mean those who oppose the regime — while actual right-wing extremism is allowed to grow and thrive. We are very far off the cliff, folks.

The @inquirer.com's Jonathan Zimmerman, who teaches History & Education at @upenn.edu, has a great column on this: The Whitewash Is the Lesson | The debate over history is here. It’s happening all around us. The only question is whether we have the courage to expose our young people to it.

Doylestown Action League to Host ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Rally Saturday on Doylestown Courthouse Lawn | The event is part of a national weekend of action and aims to bring people together to advocate for social justice, voting rights and civic engagement. #BucksCounty #Protest

Applications Open Now for the 2026-2027 Public Education Champion Program | “Every day, decisions are made that affect Pennsylvania’s public schools, but many people are not sure how they can play a role in the process,” said Lucas Wolk, director of community impact at @edvoterspa.bsky.social.

“The Trump Administration is choosing to give a tax cut to the wealthiest Americans at the expense of hungry Pennsylvanians,” said Brandon Cwalina, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services spokesperson.

Amazon to Install Hundreds of Gas-fired Generators at Bucks County Data Center Site | Nearby residents opposed the project during a tense public meeting Tuesday, reports @whyy.org.

Citizenship 101 primer.

OPINION: This Deadly Heat Wave Has a Culprit | As people die in this heat, it’s time to kick the fossil fuel industry out of our politics.

When should the media start using the term "Death Squads" to describe violent & lethal ICE patrols? ICE just shot and killed another immigrant - a 26-year old motorist from Colombia in Maine. Last week ICE shot & killed a Mexican father of 3 who had been living & working in Houston for decades.

Pennsylvania state budget sends $7.9 million funding increase to Bucks County public schools. One school district netted almost 90% of it, reports @reportforamerica.bsky.social Corps Member Ben Bennett.

When should the media start using the term "Death Squads" to describe violent & lethal ICE patrols? ICE just shot and killed another immigrant - a 26-year old motorist from Colombia in Maine. Last week ICE shot & killed a Mexican father of 3 who had been living & working in Houston for decades.

State Senator Nikil Saval’s Unconventional Path to Harrisburg | 9/11, writing and Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign were all sign posts directing him to become a lawmaker. @patlamarche.bsky.social sat down with and interviewed @pasenatorsaval.com.

There is a growing culture and politics focused on demons at the center of many people's lives. When you finally see it, you might not stop seeing it. It explains alot. Don't miss this important story by @mccrummen.bsky.social in @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

Speaking of death, Trump's now worried he's next, and that it won't be from natural causes But the real risk is to all of us, as paranoia causes him to widen the war and crush civil liberties, including a shocking probe of the NYT Caligula, DJT, and my new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...

How did Central Bucks School District go from a Moms for Liberty captured school board majority in 2021 pushing book bans, taking down Pride Flags & censoring teachers to a 9-0 Democratic majority today. @cmychalejko.bsky.social spoke w/ 3 local parents behind the sea change. LISTEN: bit.ly/3QUrIlr

In Politico's Saturday newsletter, the authors wrote: "The U.S. has seen 221 people killed in more than 60 strikes on small boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific... ." Has seen? Really? Try "The U.S. HAS KILLED 221 people ..."

Even in Conservative North Dakota, Some Socialist Institutions Thrive | Regardless of whether Americans think socialism is bad or good, or how they define it, most of them embrace socialist policies and programs – as long as no one calls them that.

ICE killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. They want you to be apathetic. Don’t be. | Salgado came from Mexico, built the American dream, sent his sons to college & was senselessly killed by ICE. Please say his name—Lorenzo Salgado Araujo—& take to the streets & demand justice, writes @willbunch.bsky.social

“The lifeblood of the judiciary is public confidence. If you lose that, it’s very difficult to get it back.” – Former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor

As the Country Turns 250, Retired Judges Barnstorm Ohio and Pennsylvania to Defend Judicial Independence | In courthouses and public squares, they marked the nation's semiquincentennial with a dire warning: The rule of law in America is in grave danger.

The self-described “conservative Republicans” warn that the bill ... will disenfranchise young voters, rural voters, married women, military servicemembers, low-income workers and others. “These are not theoretical concerns. They are ordinary facts of everyday American life,” they wrote.

In Politico's Saturday newsletter, the authors wrote: "The U.S. has seen 221 people killed in more than 60 strikes on small boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific... ." Has seen? Really? Try "The U.S. HAS KILLED 221 people ..."

“We are literally talking about the wealthiest companies in the world ... and if they have the resources to put billions of dollars into data center development, then they certainly should have the resources to build out renewable energy sources to power them,” said NY state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez.

This looks like another extrajudicial execution by ICE - and cover up. The officers involved were not wearing body cameras and neither ICE nor DHS have released photos, videos or other evidence from the scene. They are also icing out local prosecutors from the investigation into the shooting.

Detainees Tell Their Lawyer an ICE Officer Shot Houston’s Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Through a Passenger Window | “After speaking w/ these men, I have no doubt that what they’re saying is the truth. I know that these agents—the agency—is going to try to cover it up,” said attorney Hugo Balderas-Ibarra.

ICE killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. They want you to be apathetic. Don’t be. | Salgado came from Mexico, built the American dream, sent his sons to college & was senselessly killed by ICE. Please say his name—Lorenzo Salgado Araujo—& take to the streets & demand justice, writes @willbunch.bsky.social

In interviews, many Jewish adults indicated that their Jewish heritage does not mean they want the U.S. government to provide unconditional support of Israel.

“We’ll make concessions on something, and then [the Republicans] come back, ‘Oh, that’s great, now we also need this.’ Sometimes, I think we’re stupid,” said Democratic State Senator Tim Kearney.

Pennsylvania’s Legislature Is Likely to Punt on Mass Transit Funding — Again | Last year’s temporary fix relieved the pressure to find long-term funding for transit agencies, setting up another high-stakes fight down the road, reports @insideclimatenews.org.

In interviews, many Jewish adults indicated that their Jewish heritage does not mean they want the U.S. government to provide unconditional support of Israel.

Most American Jews Don’t Feel Supported by Either Party or President Trump, New AP-NORC Poll Finds | The new survey of more than 1,000 Jewish adults offers a rare detailed accounting of a key demographic that sits at the very center of some of the nation’s most divisive political debates.

Bucks County Commissioners Celebrate 250 Years of America by Passing a Resolution in Support of the Constitution & Democracy | “Passing these resolutions might prompt fears of retaliation by the Trump administration, but that illustrates why they are so necessary,” said Bucks resident Craig Peters.

"Mexico is “preparing legal measures” over the killing of Salgado Araujo because “we cannot allow the mistreatment of our brothers and sisters in the United States,” Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday. In April, Sheinbaum expressed concern about the deaths of ...

After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots a Man in Houston, Family Demands an Independent Probe | “He did not deserve to die. He did not deserve to be reduced to a headline of Mexican man shot and killed by ICE," said Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's son Ronaldo. READ: bit.ly/4w3QVZR

😳 Jacob Helberg—who left his position as an advisor at *Palantir* to join the Trump State Dept—spearheads the international “Pax Silica” initiative. In May, he discussed it w/ Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale: “Jacob Helberg on Pax Silica & the New Global Order in the AI Age” 1/

Pennsylvania Elections Could Look Very Different if Democrats Win Full Control of State Government in 2026 | A Democratic trifecta could restart stalled election proposals such as pre-canvassing, same-day voter registration, and mandatory electronic pollbooks, reports @votebeat.org.

Stephen Kinzer: Panama’s Tangled Relationship With the United States | The quasi-colonial friendship that binds the two countries depends on an old formula: concentrate on making money and don’t annoy Washington. buckscountybeacon.com/2026/07/step...

Republican State Senator Jarrett Coleman Argues Skill Games Are Not Gambling | “Skill games should operate under no tax, and no regulation, because they are not gambling.”

Trump Plans to Fast Track AI With 74 Gas-fired Power Plants Across the US, Including 7 in Pennsylvania | The power plants would release nearly 662 million tons per year of greenhouse gas pollution (= the emissions of Australia), according to @envirointegrity.bsky.social. via @insideclimatenews.org

During the height of the "school board wars", Central Bucks School District's school board was captured by Moms for Liberty, a local MAGA millionaire, and pro-book banning, history erasing, Pride Flag hating extremists. The group that organized & took the board back (9-0) is now closing its doors.

CBSD Neighbors United Was a Revolution in Central Bucks School District | While CBSD Neighbors United is closing its doors, the movement we started lives on.

Bob Harvie Stands With Nearly 1,500 Workers Facing Layoffs; Calls on Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick to Act | The JBS facility in Souderton is one of the largest employers in Montgomery County. Its closure would not only affect its workers, but also their families.

Interesting choice of flags at the July 4th parade for Chalfont and New Britain in #BucksCounty. #America250

...and the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights.