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EXCERPT: In ‘Storm at the Capitol,’ Police Officers Detail a Brutal Assault on Jan. 6, 2021 |This is an exclusive excerpt adapted from “Storm at the Capitol: An Oral History of January 6th” by Associated Press reporter Mary Clare Jalonick.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
EXCERPT: In ‘Storm at the Capitol,’ Police Officers Detail a Brutal Assault on Jan. 6, 2021 |This is an exclusive excerpt adapted from “Storm at the Capitol: An Oral History of January 6th” by Associated Press reporter Mary Clare Jalonick.
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Editorial: Trump Is Unredeemable. What About His Enablers? | The @inquirer.com calls out collective cowardice of lawmakers like Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick who support the Trump/MAGA agenda that has damaged the United States so greatly. History will not judge them kindly.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Editorial: Trump Is Unredeemable. What About His Enablers? | The @inquirer.com calls out collective cowardice of lawmakers like Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick who support the Trump/MAGA agenda that has damaged the United States so greatly. History will not judge them kindly.
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The @buckscountybeacon.com is positioning itself for long-term growth w/ the addition of Daralyse Lyons as its 1st Chief Revenue Officer, marking a significant step to strengthen its sustainability & expand its community presence, reports the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The @buckscountybeacon.com is positioning itself for long-term growth w/ the addition of Daralyse Lyons as its 1st Chief Revenue Officer, marking a significant step to strengthen its sustainability & expand its community presence, reports the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
On #GivingTuesday help the @buckscountybeacon.com's reporting continue to have an impact in Our Community. Invest in local journalism that covers topics that matter, like AI data centers, ICE, poverty, homelessness, economic justice, Harrisburg, growing right-wing extremism, & more! bit.ly/446Otpv
U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan is about to have her 105th Town Hall. Here in #PA01 U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick has had just 1 in-person public town hall since being first elected in 2016. #BucksCounty
December 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan is about to have her 105th Town Hall. Here in #PA01 U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick has had just 1 in-person public town hall since being first elected in 2016. #BucksCounty
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PennFuture to Host Virtual Webinar Uncovering the Truth Behind AI Data Center Development Scheme in Pennsylvania | Are AI, data center development, and fracking the future we want in the commonwealth?
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December 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
PennFuture to Host Virtual Webinar Uncovering the Truth Behind AI Data Center Development Scheme in Pennsylvania | Are AI, data center development, and fracking the future we want in the commonwealth?
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A Dream Realized: The African American Museum of Bucks County’s Journey from Mobile Museum to Modern Day Learning Center
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December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
A Dream Realized: The African American Museum of Bucks County’s Journey from Mobile Museum to Modern Day Learning Center
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Hearings repeatedly ended with cases dismissed by the government, allowing plainclothes federal agents to carry out arrests in courthouse hallways in close coordination with attorneys from the Department of Homeland Security. Here are some images of what that looks like.
November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hearings repeatedly ended with cases dismissed by the government, allowing plainclothes federal agents to carry out arrests in courthouse hallways in close coordination with attorneys from the Department of Homeland Security. Here are some images of what that looks like.
President Trump Rolls Out Red Carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday | #MBS hasn't been to the White House since the 2018 killing of @washingtonpost.com columnist Jamal Khashoggi, which U.S. intelligence officials say he likely ordered. Photos by @apnews.com.
November 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
President Trump Rolls Out Red Carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday | #MBS hasn't been to the White House since the 2018 killing of @washingtonpost.com columnist Jamal Khashoggi, which U.S. intelligence officials say he likely ordered. Photos by @apnews.com.
Elizabethtown Area School District board removes “The Hate U Give,” by Angie Thomas; “The Glass Castle,” by Jeannette Walls; “The House on Mango Street,” by Sandra Cisneros; & “Daddy” by Sylvia Plath from High School ELA curriculum because they're not "age appropriate."
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November 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Elizabethtown Area School District board removes “The Hate U Give,” by Angie Thomas; “The Glass Castle,” by Jeannette Walls; “The House on Mango Street,” by Sandra Cisneros; & “Daddy” by Sylvia Plath from High School ELA curriculum because they're not "age appropriate."
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Meet the Democrat Who Toppled a MAGA Sheriff in a Key Swing County | (And nice to know @chrislhayes.bsky.social's
team looks to the @buckscountybeacon.com for local political
news in what be the nation's most closely watched swing county - #BucksCounty #PA01 ✊) WATCH: tinyurl.com/yrc6cuc4
team looks to the @buckscountybeacon.com for local political
news in what be the nation's most closely watched swing county - #BucksCounty #PA01 ✊) WATCH: tinyurl.com/yrc6cuc4
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Meet the Democrat Who Toppled a MAGA Sheriff in a Key Swing County | (And nice to know @chrislhayes.bsky.social's
team looks to the @buckscountybeacon.com for local political
news in what be the nation's most closely watched swing county - #BucksCounty #PA01 ✊) WATCH: tinyurl.com/yrc6cuc4
team looks to the @buckscountybeacon.com for local political
news in what be the nation's most closely watched swing county - #BucksCounty #PA01 ✊) WATCH: tinyurl.com/yrc6cuc4
Malcolm Burnley, staff writer @thephilacitizen.bsky.social, broke down the closely watched Bucks County Sheriff's race where Democrat Danny Ceisler beat incumbent Fred Harran by about 10%, or 25,341 votes. The narrative around this race largely centered on Harran's decision to partner with ICE.
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Malcolm Burnley, staff writer @thephilacitizen.bsky.social, broke down the closely watched Bucks County Sheriff's race where Democrat Danny Ceisler beat incumbent Fred Harran by about 10%, or 25,341 votes. The narrative around this race largely centered on Harran's decision to partner with ICE.
"Betrayal" or "Pathetic"? These 8 Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown (Top L-R) Catherine Cortez Masto-Nev, Dick Durbin-Ill, John Fetterman-PA, Maggie Hassan-NH; (Bottom L-R) Tim Kaine-VA, Angus King, I-Maine, Jacky Rosen,-Nev, Jeanne Shaheen-NH (AP Photo)
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Betrayal" or "Pathetic"? These 8 Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown (Top L-R) Catherine Cortez Masto-Nev, Dick Durbin-Ill, John Fetterman-PA, Maggie Hassan-NH; (Bottom L-R) Tim Kaine-VA, Angus King, I-Maine, Jacky Rosen,-Nev, Jeanne Shaheen-NH (AP Photo)
After Bucks County Democrats sweep row office elections, Gannett's local daily leads w/ "Historic Haycock tavern under new ownership, closing Raven's Nest." Never mind Dems also trounced Republicans in so many school board & municipal races, in an off-year election w/ historic voter turnout 49.6%.
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
After Bucks County Democrats sweep row office elections, Gannett's local daily leads w/ "Historic Haycock tavern under new ownership, closing Raven's Nest." Never mind Dems also trounced Republicans in so many school board & municipal races, in an off-year election w/ historic voter turnout 49.6%.
FYI, we aren't spoofing MAGA activist Scott Presler and the Pennsylvania GOP. This is real, as he tweeted: x.com/ScottPresler...
November 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
FYI, we aren't spoofing MAGA activist Scott Presler and the Pennsylvania GOP. This is real, as he tweeted: x.com/ScottPresler...
After MAGA activist Scott Presler's awful election night in Pennsylvania watching Republicans lose the State Supreme Court retention election along with local races up and down the ballot, his new plan is to recruit New Yorkers to move to PA to help him and MAGA defeat Gov. Josh Shapiro next year.
November 5, 2025 at 4:28 AM
After MAGA activist Scott Presler's awful election night in Pennsylvania watching Republicans lose the State Supreme Court retention election along with local races up and down the ballot, his new plan is to recruit New Yorkers to move to PA to help him and MAGA defeat Gov. Josh Shapiro next year.
The @apnews.com just called Pennsylvania's State Supreme Court retention election for Democratic Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty & David Wecht. The race's biggest losers: right-wing Billionaire Jeff Yass & MAGA activist Scott Presler who led GOP's unsuccessful campaign to flip the court.
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The @apnews.com just called Pennsylvania's State Supreme Court retention election for Democratic Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty & David Wecht. The race's biggest losers: right-wing Billionaire Jeff Yass & MAGA activist Scott Presler who led GOP's unsuccessful campaign to flip the court.
#BreakingNews @apnews.com: Democrat Mikie Sherrill is elected governor of New Jersey | Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by Trump. The race was closely watched as a potential bellwether for the 2026 midterms. READ MORE: tinyurl.com/2mrej9ht
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
#BreakingNews @apnews.com: Democrat Mikie Sherrill is elected governor of New Jersey | Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by Trump. The race was closely watched as a potential bellwether for the 2026 midterms. READ MORE: tinyurl.com/2mrej9ht
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026, reports @apnews.com.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026, reports @apnews.com.
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Some Democrats are suggesting that Donald Trump is really on the ballot in Bucks County Row Office elections. Sheriff Fred Harran might be the most MAGA of the bunch with his ICE partnership, campaigning with Scott Presler, and lies about Democrats - saying they want to decriminalize sex crimes.
November 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Some Democrats are suggesting that Donald Trump is really on the ballot in Bucks County Row Office elections. Sheriff Fred Harran might be the most MAGA of the bunch with his ICE partnership, campaigning with Scott Presler, and lies about Democrats - saying they want to decriminalize sex crimes.
Young Adults in Philadelphia Turn to Quakers’ Silent Worship to Offset — and Cope With — a Noisy World | There’s been an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees at Sunday worship at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Old City Philadelphia. READ MORE: tinyurl.com/48z22cpn
October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Young Adults in Philadelphia Turn to Quakers’ Silent Worship to Offset — and Cope With — a Noisy World | There’s been an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees at Sunday worship at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Old City Philadelphia. READ MORE: tinyurl.com/48z22cpn
A reminder of how important school board races are. MAGA Republican Geoff Williams, whose social media posts reflect his values, is running in Quakertown. There are GOPers like this running for school board up & down Bucks County: From Quakertown to Pennridge to Central Bucks to Pennsbury & Bristol.
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A reminder of how important school board races are. MAGA Republican Geoff Williams, whose social media posts reflect his values, is running in Quakertown. There are GOPers like this running for school board up & down Bucks County: From Quakertown to Pennridge to Central Bucks to Pennsbury & Bristol.
"I do think that something we as a country, we as communities really need to wrestle with [is]: How do we take Christianity seriously as both a colonizing force and a force for liberation ..." Listen to Editor @cmychalejko.bsky.social full interview with @mpgphd.bsky.social HERE: bit.ly/4ohF2M6
October 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"I do think that something we as a country, we as communities really need to wrestle with [is]: How do we take Christianity seriously as both a colonizing force and a force for liberation ..." Listen to Editor @cmychalejko.bsky.social full interview with @mpgphd.bsky.social HERE: bit.ly/4ohF2M6
On The Signal this week, @religiondispatches.org Senior Editor @mpgphd.bsky.social joins editor @cmychalejko.bsky.social to discuss why religion–and specifically white Christian Nationalism–are topics each of you should care about, whether you are religious or not.
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FULL INTERVIEW: bit.ly/4ohF2M6
October 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
On The Signal this week, @religiondispatches.org Senior Editor @mpgphd.bsky.social joins editor @cmychalejko.bsky.social to discuss why religion–and specifically white Christian Nationalism–are topics each of you should care about, whether you are religious or not.
FULL INTERVIEW: bit.ly/4ohF2M6
FULL INTERVIEW: bit.ly/4ohF2M6