We were proud to co-sign an amicus brief in #MoorevHarper with @LWV. Today's #SCOTUS ruling is a voting rights victory. The Court rejected the extreme Independent State Legislature theory, which would allow rule makers to work around state courts & governors to enact laws.
These Republicans have spent years saying they are “tough on crime” “protecting kids” and “pro-life”
It’s all BS when criminals are taking kids’ lives with the guns they worship made by the gun lobby who keeps them in office.
"The move by Florida, Missouri, and West Virginia is a victory for disinformation and a loss for good election administration." @PAStateDept https://t.co/1hdCkP1evG
This is no surprise to me. During my time in Central America in the late '80s, I learned first hand how Reagan lied to the American people.
Jimmy Carter Was Actually a Very Good Foreign Policy President https://t.co/gFkJMXiG7A
Today, I'm announcing I will not issue any execution warrants during my term as Governor.
When one comes to my desk, I will sign a reprieve every time — and I’m asking the General Assembly to send me a bill abolishing the death penalty in Pennsylvania once and for all.
“Wolf can point to many achievements, but there’s one characteristic of his leadership that stands out most of all.
Integrity.
At a time when ethics and morality are no longer prerequisites for office, Wolf’s tenure is notable for commitment to both.” https://t.co/NoP9xBXyWE
New: Former Philly elections official Al Schmidt, a Republican who rose to prominence in 2020 as he defended against attacks from Trump and others, is Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s pick for PA secretary of state.
@gill_mcgoldrick x me:
https://t.co/z7sHssccyf
Some states—Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas & Nebraska—denied about 90% of welfare applicants in 2020.
Texas, where a single parent of 2 must earn less than $188/month, had the lowest acceptance rate at just 7%, but had $281M in unspent welfare funds.
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