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State Budget Dance Begins, Questions Linger

Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled his proposed 2020-21 General Fund budget on Feb. 4 before a joint session of House and Senate members and administration officials. As they always do this time of year, Republicans and Democrats alike — and even

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Media, Messaging and the Politics of Reparations

Since Donald Trump took office, Democrats have been frantic to ensure victory in 2020 – a victory they know cannot be clinched without black voters. Hence, we should not be amazed that reparations are being publicly discussed by the political

A Funny Thing Happened at the Iowa Caucus

Note: Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy Associate David Huppert worked as an organizer in Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign for president. Here he recounts the singular experience of that year’s Iowa Caucus night, and projects how that may change with this

“Hey, You Guys” – and That’s No Insult

Ever wonder where the term “you guys” originated? Or, as we say in Pittsburgh, “yinz guys?”   I’ve always assumed that women found it offensive when addressed as “you guys” at restaurants, presentations and other social interactions. But my informal

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Toomey Finds a Sweet Moment in the Impeachment Hearings

As an avid snacker, I associate different foods with different activities. I like popcorn at the movies, potato chips while getting work done and I need chocolate while I’m doing my taxes. US Senator Pat Toomey also recently identified himself