What Chance do Future Professors have in Trumplandia? Here I am two months post gradation from my beloved alma mater, Kutztown University, wondering if a PhD in English is worth fighting for now that our country is being run by an avaricious leader. Trump does not appear to acknowledge the value of higher education nor does he…
“Dear Becky”
Dear Becky: I’ll wait while you put down your yoga mat. You voted for Trump. After these past few weeks, I really have to ask, “What the hell were you thinking?” Seriously, Trump? The shouting guy on the TV? I know, you were so concerned about those email servers. Do you even know what an…
Progressive Podcasts For Your Listening Pleasure
Progressive Podcasts For Your Listening Pleasure There’s a lot of talk radio/podcasts out there. Finding good progressive shows can be difficult. The majority of the “over-the-air” talk radio is slanted toward the right. There are some awesome voices out there who take a more progressive view of the world. To help you get started, here’s a list…
PA Senate Regulates Union Political Spending But Not Corporate Political Spending
PA Senate Regulates Union Political Spending But Not Corporate Political Spending In a display of blatant hypocrisy, the Pennsylvania state Senate voted yesterday to further regulate labor unions political spending but not that of corporations. By a vote of 28-22, the Senate passed a bill blocking government agencies from deducting union dues used for political activity…
I’m Scared For Our Country – The Path We’re Taking Is Dark
I’m Scared For Our Country – The Path We’re Taking Is Dark I’m scared for our country. I’m scared for our children. I’m plain scared. White Nationalism As seen in our latest reporting, White Nationalist/Alt-Right groups are feeling emboldened by Trump to start “recruiting” on college campuses across the country. This really freaks me out….
So You Wanna Stop SB 3 From Becoming Law? Here’s How We Do It!
So You Wanna Stop SB 3 From Becoming Law? Here’s How We Do It! Pennsylvania Republicans just rushed one of country’s most restrictive and least transparent abortion bans through the Senate chamber with a 32-18 vote. The bill fell one vote short from obtaining a veto-proof majority, and it now moves to the House where Republicans…
White Nationalist Recruitment Posters Reported on Kutztown University Campus as Part of National Campaign
White Nationalist Recruitment Posters Reported on Kutztown University Campus as Part of National Campaign White nationalist recruitment posters began appearing on Kutztown University’s campus tonight as part of a nationwide campaign conducted by the white nationalist/alt.right group Identity Evropa. The group began posting pictures from their campaign on Twitter using the hashtag #ProjectSiege. The flyers included pictures…
Betsy DeVos and the Cowardice of Republicans
Betsy DeVos and the Cowardice of Republicans “If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you, too?” If you’re a Senate Republican, the answer is apparently “YES!” Otherwise, why would all but two such lawmakers vote to confirm Betsy DeVos, the most unqualified candidate for Education Secretary in U.S. history? During a hearing of the…
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Legislators Held Closed Door Meeting on 20 Week Abortion Ban
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Legislators Held Closed Door Meeting on 20 Week Abortion Ban As journalists and camera crews from all around Pennsylvania were rushing through the Capitol getting ready Governor Wolf’s third budget address, House Republicans and Democrats from the Pro-Life Caucus were meeting on the fourth floor above the capitol rotunda discussing the country’s least transparent…
Why Are So Many Democrats Behind Backdoor School Voucher Expansion in Pennsylvania?
Why Are So Many Democrats Behind Backdoor School Voucher Expansion in Pennsylvania? Democrats are supposed to be liberals, progressives. That means upholding the Constitution and the Separation of Church and State. So why are so many Pennsylvania Democrats sponsoring an expansion of the state’s de facto school voucher bill? A total of 11 out of 84…
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