melissa-shusterman

Lancaster Co. House candidate loses Dem endorsements in confusion over abortion stance

BY: - May 16, 2022

Janet Diaz says she supports the right to choose; but the lawmakers had 'no specific recollection of endorsing' her.

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Lawmakers need to support this important funding increase for Pa.’s court-appointed guardianship program | Opinion

BY: - July 9, 2021

To date, no action has been taken by fellow state lawmakers to advance Rep. Melissa Shusterman’s sensible resolution.

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Pa.’s waitlist system is an injustice to its disabilities community | Opinion

BY: - May 7, 2021

It is unacceptable to leave a vulnerable community waiting indefinitely on services they need to survive. 

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Making animals perform in public is inhumane and outdated. It’s time to fold up the circus tents for good | Opinion

BY: - March 29, 2019

This is not just an animal-cruelty issue, it's also a public safety issue.