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Would Philly benefit from fully open primaries? Yes: Everyone should get to vote in Philadelphia elections Over 6,200 Philadelphia Republicans switched parties ahead of the district attorneyâs race. While itâs hardly new to see otherwise staunchly Republican voters register as Democrats in order to vote in local elections, this yearâs influx is bigger than ever, representing roughly two-thirds of Beth Grossmanâs 2017 primary vote, per city data. While many progressive Philadelphians may see these voters as unwelcome party guests, the party switchers are behaving according to Philadelphiaâs political reality: If you want a meaningful say in who governs you, who writes your laws, or who sits on the bench, you need to belong to the Democratic Party. ....
Members of Congress and veteran groups call for more funding for Gulf War illness research stripes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stripes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
James Hogge WASHINGTON – 80 Members of Congress called for funding to help Veterans with Gulf War Illness. Led by Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP), the bipartisan effort in support of a treatment research program targeted at “improved health and lives of Veterans who have Gulf War Illness” comes in the midst of a series of Congressional hearings on military toxic exposures. In a joint letter, the cosigners urged the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to provide funding needed “to continue this vital and effective program and to support its progress into more advanced, larger-scale clinical trials,” calling it, “a model of how to conduct treatment-oriented research to address complex toxic exposure health outcomes.” The Congressional efforts were supported by 25 organizations, including Veterans and military service organization and toxic exposure advocacy organizations, who this week cosigned their own similar let ....
On top of Philly news A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.
Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Thanks to the presidential race, last year’s election saw historic voter turnout in Philadelphia, pandemic notwithstanding. History suggests that’s not the case in “off” years and primaries often see even lower numbers. But stakes are high in the upcoming May 18 election, which features races that could have a resounding impact on the city and state criminal justice systems. At the top of the Democratic ticket is the race for Philly’s next district attorney. Former homicide prosecutor Carlos Vega is challenging incumbent DA Larry Krasner. Because most Philadelphia voters are Democrats, whoever wins this primary is considered likely to win in November. ....
Turn down the political rhetoric, and let’s solve gun violence, climate change and COVID-19 | Opinion Posted Apr 28, 2021 By Hon. Anthony Hardy Williams During a time of recovery, when unity matters, it’s time for our political leadership to end the bitter partisan rhetoric and re-focus on facts, science, and common-sense solutions. And for the people I have the privilege to represent, the constant political pot-stirring on virtually every issue of consequence diverts attention from the urgent priorities that dominate their daily lives: How do I survive COVID? How do I stop the escalating gun violence that kills so many of our young people and endangers our neighborhoods? And how can I build a better life for my family? ....