The Do-nothing Republicans
Did you know that Republicans who control the PA Senate are sitting on close to 400 bills passed by the House for which they have
August 9, 2024
Issues
The GOP’s Anti-Voting Agenda
Since the 2020 election, when Trump and his MAGA cronies (including many in the Pennsylvania Legislature) spread false claims about election fraud, Republican-led state legislatures
July 18, 2024
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Economic Inequity in PA
In describing the political landscape of Pennsylvania for people who are not familiar with the state, I often say it’s a microcosm of our country
May 28, 2024
Issues
Economic Equity – Legislator Spotlight
May’s focus issue for the month is Economic Equity. At Represent PA we’re excited to use this theme to share some great work that the
May 27, 2024
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Earth Month Spotlight: Progressive legislators leading environmental change in Harrisburg!
April is the month when we celebrate Earth Day and all things relevant to the environment. At Represent PA we’re excited to use this environmental
April 26, 2024
Issues
The GOP’s Anti-Environmentalism
For the past several decades, the Republican Party has been the anti-environmental party, despite the fact that the EPA was created during the Nixon Administration.
April 22, 2024
Issues
Reproductive Justice Breakfast Briefing Recap
On April 3 we hosted a lively conversation about reproductive justice with Senator Amanda Cappelletti, and Representatives La’Tasha Mayes and Danielle Friel Otten. Rep. Otten spoke about topics in
April 12, 2024
The Unplanned Rise of Incarcerated Women and Girls
Last month was Black History Month, and this month we celebrate Women’s History. So, it seems fitting to me that Represent PA has chosen criminal
March 25, 2024
Issues
PA Black Maternal Health Caucus
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. maternal mortality rate in 2021 was 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births. That
February 28, 2024
Issues
Women’s Rising Political Power
The last breakfast briefing we had was a real eye-opener for me. It featured Dr. Kelly Dittmar from Rutgers University’s Center for American Women and
December 27, 2023
Legislator Profiles
Meet our Legislators – November 2023
Our team is focusing on election and campaign reform this month, and Speaker McClinton and Rep. Madden have been outspoken advocates on this issue. Take a moment
November 28, 2023
Legislator Profiles
Meet our Legislators – October 2023
With a focus on health care for October we featured Rep. Morgan Cephas and Rep. Melissa Shusterman. Meet Rep. Morgan Cephas (HD-192, Philadelphia County): Representative
October 25, 2023
