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Pennsylvania
Communities Say Congress Broke Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mine Lands
The House passed a bill to repurpose $500 million meant for cleaning up coal country’s environmental and safety hazards.
Anti-ICE Resistance Sprang Up Across Red States in 2025
In Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and beyond, grassroots resistance to ICE is growing.
New Pennsylvania Law Seeks to Aid Abuse Survivors Who Resist — But Is It Enough?
Laws to help “criminalized survivors” who fight back against their abusers often merely reduce their prison time.
In Voter Rebuke to Trump, Democrats Win Races Across the US
Daniel Nichanian, editor-in-chief of Bolts, gives an overview of Tuesday’s elections.
Trump’s EPA Delayed Pollution Safeguards Ahead of Deadly US Steel Explosion
Residents of steel communities say fence-line monitoring for dangerous air pollution must be mandatory.
Key State Pennsylvania Sees Challenges to Over 4,000 Mail Ballot Applications
The challenges appear to be part of a statewide, coordinated effort largely driven by right-wing activists.
At Least 1 RNC Official Has Disagreed With Trump’s Lies About Illegal Voting
The official assured poll watchers-in-training that the electoral system has safeguards to prevent illegal votes.
Elon Musk Attempts to Delay “Lottery” Scheme Lawsuit, Move It to Federal Court
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has alleged that Musk's daily $1 million giveaway is an illegal lottery.
Philadelphia DA Sues to Block Elon Musk’s “Illegal” $1 Million Lottery to Voters
“All lotteries in Pennsylvania must be regulated” by the state, District Attorney Larry Krasner said in his lawsuit.
J.D. Vance Attends Pennsylvania Town Hall Hosted by Christian Nationalist Pastor
Televangelist Lance Wallnau rails against LGBTQ+ people and accused Kamala Harris of using “witchcraft.”