Rafael Lopez Gomez is a cherished member of his family and community in Las Vegas. At 56 years old, he is not only a devoted father and grandfather but also a pivotal figure in the lives of his US citizen daughter and two US citizen grandsons, one of which has autism. As a primary provider, Rafael plays an essential role in the emotional and financial well-being of his family, especially his grandsons who depend on his presence for stability and guidance. Recently, Rafael was violently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents outside his home in Las Vegas. This traumatic incident has left him hospitalized and in poor health, raising severe concerns for his safety and well-being. Following his arrest, Rafael's attorney has filed a motion to stay his removal from the United States.

Amidst multiple lethal and likely illegal strikes on boats in the Caribbean, Win Without War is racing to push Trump off the path toward a new endless cycle of violence and devastation. Rep. Ilhan Omar has just given us a golden opportunity to stop Trump’s needless, lawless violence by introducing a War Powers Resolution in the House. Champions in both chambers of Congress are stepping up to do their part. It’s a critical start, but it’ll take more work to rein in the Trump administration. That means it’s our turn to pick up the mantle and rally lawmakers to reassert that Congress, NOT the president, decides if and when the United States. goes to war. 

Now is a moment the Dems can leverage their position to make real change. We cannot continue to weakly complain while the Republicans burn our country to the ground. We must urge our Democratic Senators to be strong and stand up to the authoritarian, fascist regime that is tearing our country apart.  Call your Senator and tell them to stand firm against the current vote to fund the government.  FIND YOUR SENATOR HERE: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Call today. We don't have a lot of time. Please share. 

The President  is trying to take away America's Free speech rights that are embedded in the Constitution.  Trump has weaponized the FCC and it's Director to threaten and coerce broadcasters into submitting to his demands only because he doesn't like what HE hears, usually about himself. Comedians should never be the target of Presidents. The next step in the 2025 agenda could quite possibly be muzzling YOUR speech.

Tom Homan accepted a $50,000 cash bribe in an FBI sting last year, allegedly in exchange for using his influence as Trump’s border czar to help undercover FBI agents posing as businessmen win border security contracts with the government. Trump and the DOJ are now protecting Homan and intervened by closing the FBI’s criminal investigation. Democrats in Congress are demanding transparency and have launched their own investigation, demanding the DOJ release the tape showing Homan accepting the money in the sting operation.  Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Republicans in Congress have a duty to do their jobs, investigate corruption, and hold their own accountable. Anything less is a partisan cover up of corruption. Sign the petition NOW demanding that Pam Bondi and the DOJ release the Homan tape!

HBCUs have played a critical role in our nation's history. For over two centuries, HBCUs have opened doors that were closed elsewhere to Black Americans, providing them with a world-class education within the safety of community. Renowned figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Toni Morrison, Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, and former Vice President Kamala Harris are all HBCU alumni, and each has had a profound impact on our country. Their contributions are proof of how essential these institutions are to America’s past, present, and future. At a time where political violence is on the rise, the Justice Department must launch a full investigation into these threats. Now is the time to make clear that intimidation, hate, and violence have no place in our country. 

 It would add the needed cultural, educational, and historical elements to the campus, and would serve as a major destination point for all. With the old stadium coming down, and a new planned stadium being built on the same site, now is the time to preserve, for future generations, the rich history and togetherness that this beloved structure produced.

Nexstar’s major merger with Tegna has been in the works for a while—but it’s getting more attention and heat following their meddling with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Jimmy Kimmel was temporarily taken off the air by ABC after his televised commentary on the Trump administration and Republicans' exploitation of Charlie Kirk’s murder. The decision came after the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Brendan Carr announced that local ABC stations should “push back” and “pre-empt” coverage that does not serve “their local communities.” And now, it’s become clear that Nexstar, in trying to protect its $6 billion merger, put pressure on ABC and Disney in order to align itself with the Trump administration and appease the FCC. Sinclair, the other major broadcasting company that is doubling down on keeping Kimmel off air, had previously tried to acquire Tegna, and has its own acquisitions up for FCC review. This deal has corporate corruption and government overreach written all over it—and everyday Americans are going to pay the price. We have to expose this shady business deal before Nexstar and other major companies control our media and become proxy propaganda outlets for Trump and his cronies. ABC’s decision to pull Kimmel off the air was a direct result of corporate corruption. Tell the FCC NOT to approve this merger.

Don’t we all just need to take a walk in the woods sometimes? Russell Martin Park’s walking trails affords Concord  residents the opportunity to unplug, de-stress, and enjoy the simplicity of a quiet nature walk.  Constructing a bike park in the middle of the forest, situated among walking trails, would seriously impede the ability of ALL residents to enjoy the forest experience for the benefit of a few.

Billions of taxpayer dollars are being funneled into walls, troops, surveillance systems, and detention centers while seniors, children, veterans, and families are struggling with rising health care costs, Medicaid cuts, rising prices, and rent. U.S. immigration enforcement already receives more federal funding than all other major federal law enforcement agencies combined.  We demand that Congress act decisively: 1. Stop Militarization! Halt the deployment of military personnel in U.S. cities and the militarization of local police forces through federal grants, surplus weapon transfers (e.g., the 1033 Program), and tactical training programs. Enact new legislation to codify and strengthen protections under the Posse Comitatus Act. 2. Close Unlawful Detention Camps! Permanently close all abusive detention facilities—including Fort Bliss and new detention sites under construction, and stop the deportation-industrial complex by cutting funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 3. Be Accountable! Mandate a full, independent investigation into conditions at current and former detention centers, with findings reported to the public and consequences for abuse. 4. Invest in Our Communities! Reallocate federal funds away from militarization and into affordable housing, accessible health care, and quality education to help our seniors, our children, and families struggling to make ends meet. We refuse to normalize this cruelty, and we will not be complicit in its expansion! Our lawmakers have a duty to represent the overwhelming majority of Americans who support our immigrant neighbors. Sign the petition now to be in solidarity with all communities impacted by militarization and detention.

Why This Matters: Protecting Students from Discrimination and Violence  We are asking the Penn Trafford School District — and all Pennsylvania Schools — to deny recognition of a Turning Point USA/Charlie Kirk student club. This is not a matter of political opinion — it is about safety, civil rights, and preventing harassment and violence in our schools.  Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA's entire platform was built on discriminatory and extremist messaging that: • Targets students based on race, national origin, religion, and sexual orientation. • Advocates violence against LGBTQ+ students and gender-affirming care providers. • Promotes racist, antisemitic, and white-supremacist rhetoric. These messages are not abstract political disagreements. They create a hostile environment for students in protected classes, including LGBTQ+ and minority students, which schools are legally required to prevent under Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Our biggest concern is that these groups — once limited to the dark corners of the internet, such as, but not limited to 4chan or Groyper communities — are now gaining official space in public schools.  This is deeply alarming because these groups intentionally target and manipulate young, white cisgender males with the intention of radicalizing them.    • Extremist ideology can radicalize young, impressionable students. • Schools are meant to be safe spaces for all students. Allowing a club tied to hate speech and white supremacist rhetoric risks creating a hostile and unsafe environment. • There is a real danger of violence occurring when hate and radicalization are normalized or given legitimacy. We must ACT NOW to protect students’ rights and safety. Allowing this club would send the message that harassment, discrimination, and extremist beliefs are acceptable in our schools. Sign this petition to ensure that Penn Trafford — and all Pennsylvania districts — deny recognition to this club, and prioritize the safety and dignity of every student.    

Faculty at PGCC are the heart of the community they educate. We need to support them in the same way they support their students each and every day.