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Libel Suits Aren’t Enough To Combat Fake News
By Nick Leininger Propaganda and fake news have existed for hundreds of years and not without consequence. In the early 1400s an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory perpetuated by Bernardino da Feltre resulted in Prince-Bishop Hinderbach calling for all of the city’s Jews...
Keeping the Light of the Paris Agreement Alive
There was a lot of consternation and sadness when #NotMyCheeto pulled the US out of the Paris agreement, thus putting us in the company of Nicaragua and Syria. But there’s a lot we can do to resist…
Understanding the Primary and Moving Forward
As promised, you’ll find all the information about yesterday’s primary. It’s remarkably good news! Also, how we carry the win forward.
Progressivism in the Age of Trump
By Tommy Richards, Ph.d What does progressivism mean in the Trump era? Countless local and national organizations– Indivisible Chester County among them – are now dedicated to resisting the Trump agenda by embracing progressive causes and calling for...
Healthcare Experiences
True stories* from Americans as they navigate our country’s healthcare system. The Quest for Insurance I bought my own health insurance as an individual before the ACA went into law. Insurance premiums, co-pays and deductibles were all increasing at an alarming...
Planned Parenthood Facts
According to their website, Planned Parenthood serves nearly 5 million people per year, worldwide. They offer sexual and reproductive health care, education and outreach. Nearly 2.5 million clients are served by Planned Parenthood affiliate health centers in the U.S...
Let’s Gear Up for the Primary
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Pennsylvania primary on 16 May 2017.
Notable Figures of Pennsylvania’s Fight for Democracy
By Sheila Vaccaro I was raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania. My understanding that we live in a free and fair country, in a state filled with a rich political and cultural history, is part of who I am. There are statues in my town of the Unknown Soldier and Frederick...
Why Vote? Seven Reasons
Why vote? I get asked this a lot.
Especially in an odd year like 2017.
Where to start?
Another Potential Candidate
Last night I had dinner with someone who is considering whether or not to run for Congress in the 6th. Here, some highlights.