Yesterday, I joined hundreds of residents from Upper Merion and neighboring communities to stand together against the proposed 4.6 million-square-foot hyperscale data center campus adjacent to densely populated areas.

Kids fighting congenital heart disease — this is who suffers when HHS stops support for science. Local hospitals like CHOP and Penn rely on stable funding for lifesaving treatments. These billion dollar cuts hit families and researchers right here at home.

As budget negotiations continue today in Harrisburg, I’m urging Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant. Don’t be fooled by last-minute amendments or budget deals that are marketed as “data center reform” but fail to provide the protections our communities deserve.

He rubs our face in his betrayal every day it seems. But sorry John Republican money is not going to save you, and your buddies at Fox are going to forget your name as soon as Pennsylvania fires you.

Tory Wegerski@producertory.bsky.social · 4w ago

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) launch a new joint fundraising committee for their re-election campaigns. Something something "new meaning to bipartisanship" something.

For the many and serious failures of those who signed it, the Declaration’s principles amount to a vision of stunning moral beauty: one of dignity, prosperity, and freedom; one in which people take on the solemn struggle to govern ourselves as equals across difference.

Happy Fourth. On this day, I like to revisit Frederick Douglass’ “What to a Slave is the Fourth of July,” and in particular, this video NPR produced a few years back of portions of the speech being read by Douglass’ descendants. youtu.be/NBe5qbnkqoM?...

‘What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?’: Descendants Read Frederick Douglass' Speech | NPR

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Awesome way to start Juneteenth @profmmurray.bsky.social @leahlitman.bsky.social

It’s Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Island & issued General Order No. 3. It announced that “all slaves are free.” This story of this one event was commemorated through the diaspora of Black Americans for more than 150 years before becoming a national holiday.

Katie Muth is southeast PA's AOC. Keep an eye on her.

Senator Katie Muth@senatormuth.com · 2mo ago

I joined dozens of legislators and advocates on the Capitol steps on Monday to call on leaders on both sides of the aisle to prioritize Pennsylvania residents, not multi-billion dollar corporations. This is our government and not a trust fund for billionaires and their enablers

Kudos to my congressional Rep, Madeline Dean.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo ago

Rep. Madeleine Dean: "What is true is that the president has lied about being on Epstein's plane, and the unredacted files prove that. There's a lot in here. It's all covered up."

Wrong Virginian, Parade Magazine . Did you leave your cover choice to AI?#oops #stupid #jeffersonwasinparis

Journalist Erin Reed (an expert on trans issues) has transformed herself into a first rate bird photographer in just weeks.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com · 4mo ago

OH MY GOD I FINALLY GOT A SHOT OF A LEAST BITTERN! These things are incredibly hard to even spot, much less photograph. Amazing bird walk this morning.

AOC: “This is a threat of genocide & merits removal from office. The President’s mental faculties are collapsing & cannot be trusted. To every individual in the President’s chain of command: You have a duty to refuse illegal orders. That includes carrying out this threat”

This is good, but it's also time to remind members of the military of their duty to refuse unlawful orders, and Reps. Lieu and Ocasio-Cortez have done.

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean@repdean.bsky.social · 4mo ago

It is time for the 25th Amendment.    Trump is threatening war crimes, forcing the entire globe to wait and wade in his madness. He is unhinged and unwell.    I call on Vice President Vance, all cabinet members, and Congressional Republicans to say enough is enough.

The Philly band, Snack Time, set the tone at the No Kings march in Philadelphia. snacktimephilly.com #indivisible #nokings #snacktime #Philadelphia

Bald Baby Vance was a popular choice at the No Kings march in Philadelphia. #indivisible #nokings #babyvance

Huge crowd at No Kings in Philadelphia #nokings #indivisible #philadelphia

No Kings gathering in Philadelphia #indivisible #nokings

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Agreed. With more and more of the legacy media controlled by Trump-friendly billionaires, sites like TPM are essential for honest reporting on the right. Plus, Josh's blog on the site, and the Josh/Kate podcast, are great. I've subscribed for years.

H R Pickens@hrpickens.bsky.social · 5mo ago

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In explosive breeders like wood frogs 🐸 males (smaller, gray) compete frantically for females (larger, brown). In a few days it will all be over, with no further chance for a year, at which point good chance of being dead anyway. #frogs #sex #darwin

In explosive breeders like wood frogs 🐸 if a male is lucky enough to grab hold of a female, he hangs on tightly until she lays her eggs. He won’t get a second chance. #sex #frogs #spring

It’s Spring! Last week’s warm snap triggered explosive breeding by wood frogs (Rana sylvatica). This male has only a few days to find a female before it’s too late. #frogs #spring #sex

We must push for the restoration of sanctuary places. Hospitals, schools, places of worship, should be safe for everyone. So, hold on to each other and protect your neighbors. - Robin Canada, MD #standupforscience #philadelphiascienceaction #sancturarycity #sanctuarycities #immigrants

Thank you, Philadelphia for doing what you’ve done for me. I am living proof that immigrants thrive and give back to this great city. That’s why I got into public service. - Councilmember Nina Ahmad #standupforscience #philadelphiascienceaction #philadelphia #immigrants

Philadelphia has always been a sanctuary city. The abolition movement, the Underground Railroad. It continues today. I am proof of that, and so many people who can’t be here; we need to speak for them. - Councilmember Nina Ahmad #standupforscience #philadelphiascienceaction #sancturycity

This is not Gilead and we are not Handmaids. We cannot build a healthy society while ignoring the science of our reproductive health. - Saleemah McNeil, Oshun Family Center #standupforscience #philadelphiascienceaction #doula #doulas