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Pa. House passes bill to protect people seeking abortions in Pennsylvania from prosecution by other states
The bill would codify an executive order issued by then-Gov. Tom Wolf in 2022 that protects people who come to Pennsylvania seeking reproductive health care from being penalized by their home states.
Lancaster Co. House candidate loses Dem endorsements in confusion over abortion stance
Janet Diaz says she supports the right to choose; but the lawmakers had 'no specific recollection of endorsing' her.
COMMENTARY 
Lawmakers need to support this important funding increase for Pa.’s court-appointed guardianship program | Opinion
To date, no action has been taken by fellow state lawmakers to advance Rep. Melissa Shusterman’s sensible resolution.
COMMENTARY
Pa.’s waitlist system is an injustice to its disabilities community | Opinion
It is unacceptable to leave a vulnerable community waiting indefinitely on services they need to survive.
COMMENTARY
Making animals perform in public is inhumane and outdated. It’s time to fold up the circus tents for good | Opinion
This is not just an animal-cruelty issue, it's also a public safety issue.