Politics: Local

The ‘Skinny’ on the Holden-Ford Debate

It is unacceptable for a legislator to refuse to speak to his constituents. Tim Holden thinks it’s okay to behave as he does because he’s been getting away with turning his back on the voters for years, and he still gets elected. I’m told that he generally likes to do one debate per primary season.



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It’s Not All about Us

People, I believe, would rather be afraid than confused, and the Republicans have been at the ready to scare the pants off of them.

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Drinking Liberally Debutes in Kutztown

Relax and enjoy dinner and a beverage accompanied by animated conversation in the company of active, informed people.



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Pennsylvania Borough Gives Homeless the ‘Cold Shoulder’

The borough zoning officer, apparently acting under Council direction, issued a letter that threatened the church with a $500 fine for each day it housed the homeless.



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Insurance Industry Whistleblower–Wendell Potter

“My name is Wendell Potter, and for 20 years I worked as a senior executive at health insurance companies, and I saw how they confuse their customers and dump the sick – all so they can satisfy their Wall Street investors.”



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What’s Hot and What’s Not in 2010

I’ve heard several attempts to explain why it was that Democrats had such a poor showing in this year’s election – frustration with Congress, frustration with President Obama, low turnout in off-year elections, difficulty beating incumbents, etc. I’m not buying it.

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Judge Stefan

So with just a little trepidation, I carefully opened the letter to find something unexpected. The letter was from Deborah Olivieri and was to inform me that I was elected via write-in votes to serve as the Judge of Elections for my voting precinct.



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Four Great Reasons to Vote for Charles Corbit and Carole Snyder on November 3rd

I am shocked, SHOCKED, that the Republican candidates resorted to smear tactics. That is a BRAND NEW strategy for Republicans! I did NOT see that coming!



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Don’t Know Much About History

Moved to tears by history

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What’s a Prothonotary?

When a candidate like Charles Corbit comes along, we are excited and bursting at the seams to tell you about him.



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