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Aryanna Hunter

Aryanna Hunter

COMMENTARY

Too many Americans are going hungry during the pandemic. Congress needs to act on a relief bill | Aryanna Hunter

By: - October 13, 2020

The long-term impacts of this pandemic have yet to be seen and the least we can do is reduce the anxiety American families are feeling as the holidays approach.

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Trump is trying to scare us into voting for him. Don’t let him. | Aryanna Hunter

By: - September 6, 2020

Trump is the abusive husband. He is expertly manipulating the people of America to either buy into his fear of the “others” or he is causing you to fear what he will do next.

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Why did Sen. Doug Mastriano water down a resolution honoring military sexual assault survivors? | Aryanna Hunter

By: - August 21, 2020

Language intended to hold the U.S. Dept. of Defense responsible for failing to deal with sexual abuse was left on the cutting room floor. Why?

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Can Erie teacher Kristy Gnibus school a tough GOP incumbent? Signs point to yes | Aryanna Hunter

By: - August 6, 2020

If she wins in the fall, Kristy Gnibus would be the first woman to represent western Pennsylvania on Capitol Hill in a decade.

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Women are patriots who serve. The VA’s motto needs to reflect that. Right now, it doesn’t | Aryanna Hunter

By: - July 24, 2020

When women show up at the VA they are not only greeted with a sign that doesn’t include them they are often harassed instead of helped.

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When I see Vanessa Guillen, I see a reflection of myself and every woman who serves | Aryanna Hunter

By: - July 8, 2020

I wore the same rank on my chest. I see the same dark eyes and broad smile of a younger version of myself in the photos displayed in the news and through my timeline. Vanessa Guillen, a specialist in the United States Army went missing on April 22, 2020. Before her disappearance, she reported to […]

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Want to really thank essential workers? Give them a raise | Aryanna Hunter

By: - June 25, 2020

Pennsylvania hasn't raised its $7.25 an hour minimum wage in 13 years. If we mean what we say about essential workers, it's past time to raise it.

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Want to be a better ally? Do these five things | Aryanna Hunter

By: - June 12, 2020

Here are some actions we can take to keep the pressure on and work for justice – even if you can’t leave your house. And they're not hard.

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American service members are patriots not props. Politicians forget that at their peril | Aryanna Hunter

By: - May 28, 2020

I fully expect to see politicians locally and nationally utilize members of our community as political props to further their standing within the military and veteran community.