Local writer Diana Leygerman reminds us that progressive social change is a bottom-up process that often starts in the streets. The greatest chapters of American history that Republicans want to ban ...

This bill will disenfranchise millions of voters, especially rural voters, voters of color, and married women who have chosen to change their last names, as numerous nonpartisan organizations have ...

With one sentence Donald Trump assumed the power of a king, betrayed all those in uniform and made a mockery of national security. In an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker concerning the ...

The Trump administration has made it clear that environmental protections are not a priority, and very basic federal environmental protections are being stripped away in the name of “U.S. energy ...

Newspaper clippings taken from the Los Angeles Committee for the Protection of Foreign Born archives at the Southern California Library. Jones mused that America’s global image as a beacon of freedom ...

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The judge ruled that rejecting mail ballots for issues with the date on the outer envelope violates voters’ First Amendment rights, since voting is considered an expression of free speech.

On this week’s episode of The Signal, we welcome Larissa Hopwood, also known widely as “Lolly,” to the show. Larissa has lived in Bucks County since 1999. In addition to being a local activist and ...

“Regardless of changes taking place at the federal level, the Shapiro Administration will continue to do everything in our power to support Pennsylvania learners, educators, and schools,” said ...

"The general consensus is that Airbnbs really screw up neighborhoods and me personally, I don't want to see that happen to Yardley," said Yardley resident Brad Levine. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock.

Over a dozen federal agencies have offices in the Philly area. Understanding what they do can highlight how mass layoffs and cutbacks might affect the region. Federal layoffs have affected employees ...

Photos for collage of the Doylestown 'Hands Off' rally courtesy of Amy McGahran and Edie Weinstein. Even though the weather was chilly and the sky gray and dreary, it couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of ...