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50 states in 50 days—Pennsylvania

Welcome to the Monday, August 29, Brew.

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Biden's decision on student loans brings boost to both parties — for totally different reasons

PITTSBURGH — In a rare moment of unity between the two major political parties, both Democrats and Republicans in Pennsylvania met with excitement President Joe Biden's decision last week to cancel a large chunk of student debt for individual borrowers.

Tribune News Service

In search of Pennsylvania’s coldest places in the dog days of summer

PHILADELPHIA — In the midst of a brutal heat wave last month, my family went camping in tents and sleeping bags. We gathered around fire too. We do this for fun.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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For kids with kidney disease, pediatric expertise is key — but not always close by

Jaxon Green, 6, was diagnosed with kidney disease the day he was born. His illness meant that for years his life would depend on daily dialysis. And because his family lives in Tamaqua, a rural Pennsylvania town, his diagnosis also meant taking frequent two-hour trips to Philadelphia to see the…

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Parents' fury as school allows 'Satan club' set up by Satanic Temple for kids

Officials at a Pennsylvania school district have given permission for a Satanic Temple to host a back-to-school event at Northern High School in Dillsburg, sparking anger from parents.

Daily Mirror

Check out the best preseason pics of Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

Steelers rookie QB Kenny PIckett has been great in preseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Martin Flynn spent more than any other Democratic State Senate candidate or officeholder in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Democratic State Senate candidates and officeholders have spent $4.8 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state senators and candidates, Martin Flynn has spent more than any other Democrat.

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Jake Corman spent more than any other Republican State Senate candidate or officeholder in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Republican State Senate candidates and officeholders have spent $9.9 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state senators and candidates, Jake Corman III has spent more than any other Republican.

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Mastriano wore Confederate uniform for faculty photo

Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano posed in a Confederate uniform for a faculty photo at the Army War College, three years before he retired from the U.S. Army

The Independent UK

As Republicans stumble – could Democrats really hold on to the Senate?

Republicans need just one seat to regain the chamber, but recent failures mean things are looking up for the Democrats

The Guardian - US

Doug Mastriano wore a Confederate Army uniform in an Army War College faculty photo

PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, appeared during his time on the faculty of the Army War College in an official photograph while wearing a Civil War Confederate Army uniform.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Josh Shapiro raised more than any other Democratic statewide candidate or officeholder in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Democratic statewide candidates and officeholders have raised $21.5 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Josh Shapiro has raised more than any other Democrat.

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Bill McSwain raised more than any other Republican statewide candidate or officeholder in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Republican statewide candidates and officeholders have raised $38.0 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Bill McSwain has raised more than any other Republican.

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Pa. man who attacked police on Jan. 6 gets 46-month sentence

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for attacking a police officer with a Donald Trump flag during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot

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Mastriano grips on to conversion therapy

The Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor believes parents should have the right to force heterosexuality

Roll Call

Green group targets six House races in $2 million ad campaign - Roll Call

The $2 million ad campaign by LCV Action Fund will air in California, Connecticut, Kansas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington.

The Guardian - UK

Keith Haring painting cut from artist’s bedroom wall to be sold at auction

Pop artist and activist’s ‘signature’ Radiant Baby image first drawn on wall of family home in Pennsylvania

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Doug Mastriano should have rejected his extremist allies. He didn't, and hasn't

“I reject antisemitism in any form,” Doug Mastriano has said, in response to the controversy over his use of the right-wing social media site Gab as a “consultant” to his campaign. Pennsylvania's GOP gubernatorial nominee later quietly closed his account. We’re glad he rejects antisemitism, but he needs to specifically…

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Gene Collier: An apple for the teachers

With school back in session, it’s time again for that annoyingly uncomfortable but occasionally useful question: What’s the point?

WEKU

At 988 call centers, crisis counselors offer empathy — and juggle limited resources

In a mental health crisis, a conversation with an empathetic listener can be live-saving. But when someone needs in-person help, there's a shortage of resources in many parts of the country.

Tribune News Service

New poll: Support for abortion access reaches all-time high in Pa., while Oz and Mastriano continue to trail Fetterman and Shapiro

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Support for abortion access among Pennsylvania voters reached an all-time high this month, according to a Franklin and Marshall College poll released Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Moderates' success continues in Democratic races

For the last two campaigns, Republicans have taken advantage of some loud left-wing Democratic voices to falsely label their entire party as embracing neo-socialist policies and such unpopular ideas as defunding local police departments.

The Independent UK

Oz's Senate bid could be a Muslim first but is 'complicated'

If Dr. Mehmet Oz is elected to the U.S. Senate this fall, he'll be the first Muslim to serve in the chamber

The Guardian - US

Fetterman hits back at Oz for ‘vegetable’ remark: ‘Politics can be nasty’

Aide to TV doctor and Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz said Fetterman could have avoided stroke by eating more vegetables

The Independent UK

Oz sharpens attack on Fetterman health after 'crudites' flub

Dr. Mehmet Oz is taking a sharper tone in attacking the health of Democrat John Fetterman in their Pennsylvania Senate race

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