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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

PA: Civil Rights

The League of Women Voter of Pennsylvania, along with the Brennan Center for Justice, is part of a conversation today on safety at the polls ahead of the general election. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

PA group works to educate voters on deadlines, registration, mail-in ballots

As the November 5 general election fast approaches, there's a push for more voter education in the Keystone State. It's National Voter Registration …

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La Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Pensilvania, junto con el Brennan Center for Justice, es parte de una conversación hoy sobre la seguridad en las urnas antes de las elecciones generales. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Grupos de PA educan a votantes sobre fechas límite, registro y boletas por correo

A medida que se acercan rápidamente las elecciones generales del 5 de noviembre, hay un impulso para una mayor educación de los votantes en …

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Disability health-care costs in Pennsylvania are more than $41 billion per year, or up to 37% of the state's health-care spending, according to the CDC. (Maria Vitkovska/Adobe)
Access for all: Making voting easier for Pennsylvanians with disabilities

Disability Voting Rights Week is an annual call to action that occurs during the second week of September. It focuses on advocacy, celebrating …

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Los costos de atención médica para personas con discapacidad en Pensilvania son más de $41.000 millones por año, o hasta el 37% del gasto en atención médica del estado, según el CDC. (Maria Vitkovska/Adobe)
Acceso para todos: facilitar la votación para residentes de PA con discapacidades

La Semana del Derecho al Voto de las Personas con Discapacidad es un llamado a la acción anual que ocurre durante la segunda semana de septiembre…

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In the Keystone State, Oct. 21 is the last day to register to vote before the Nov. 5 election. (vesperstock/Adobe Stock)
A call to reduce political rhetoric; embrace prayer, peace, unity

In a weekend turn of events that some saw as shocking, President Joe Biden told the nation he's dropping out of the presidential race rather than …

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En el estado de Keystone, el 21 de octubre es el último día para registrarse para votar antes de las elecciones del 5 de noviembre. (vesperstock/Adobe Stock)<br />
Un llamado a reducir la retórica política y abrazar la oración, la paz y la unidad

En un giro de acontecimientos que algunos vieron como impactante este fin de semana, el presidente Joe Biden dijo a la nación que abandona la …

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Pennsylvania Department of Health data from 2020 shows a high safety profile for abortions, with only 239 complications reported out of 32,123 procedures performed. (Longfin Media/Adobe Stock)
(In)Accessible: 'When vanlife meets abortion access '

In Pennsylvania, a unique mobile van brings reproductive resources to communities across Western Pennsylvania. A new podcast, called "(In)Accessible,…

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Despite efforts to move the Pennsylvania primary to March to avoid a conflict with Passover, the date remains set for April 23 since House Bill 1634 didn't receive enough votes to pass.(Rawpixel/AdobeStock)
Bills would open PA primaries to unaffiliated voters

Pennsylvania is one of only seven states that shuts out independent voters from voting in primary elections. Two bills proposing to open the …

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A pesar de los esfuerzos por trasladar las primarias de Pensilvania a marzo para evitar un conflicto con el Passover, la fecha sigue para el 23 de abril, ya que el proyecto de ley 1634 de la Cámara de Representantes no recibió suficientes votos para ser aprobado.(Rawpixel/AdobeStock)
Proyectos de ley abrirían primarias de PA a votantes no afiliados

Pensilvania es uno de los siete estados que impide a los votantes independientes votar en las elecciones primarias. Dos proyectos de ley que …

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New Jersey's Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act requires a physician to determine whether the patient is a New Jersey resident before writing a prescription for the medication. (Jon Anders Wiken/Adobe Stock)
Some Terminally Ill PA Patients Seek Medical Aid Across State Lines

Some Pennsylvania patients with long-term chronic illnesses are hoping to make legal headway, allowing them to seek medical aid in dying across state …

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In 2022, the FBI noted that American Jews account for 2.4% of the U.S. population, but antisemitism drove 63% of reported religiously motivated hate crimes. (Seventyfour/AdobeStock)
Pennsylvania Takes Stand Against Antisemitism

Pennsylvania, like many other states, has not been immune to the recent wave of antisemitic acts and rhetoric - and the state is working to prevent …

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The federal government stipulates that districts must have nearly equal populations and must not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, according to Ballotpedia. (Richelle/AdobeStock)
Teaming Up to Tackle Redistricting Reform in PA

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling yesterday about making voting maps more fair in Alabama gives new hope to groups in Pennsylvania that have teamed up to …

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