This week the Senate unanimously passed a bill I’ve been working on for years to protect victims of domestic violence. My bill (Senate Bill 196) allows judges to require an ankle monitor for abusers with Protection from Abuse orders. Too often, abusers violate PFAs...
Enrollment is now OPEN for individuals and families who need health coverage through the Affordable Care Act for 2018, but only through Dec. 15. If you want to enroll and need assistance, I’m hosting an open enrollment event this Jueves, Nov. 16 from 1:30 to 4...
Open Enrollment Runs Nov. 1 to Dec. 15 Enrollment is now OPEN for individuals and families who need health coverage through the Affordable Care Act for 2018. The ACA has improved the lives of a million Pennsylvanians, helping 711,000 individuals access...
I’m teaming up with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack along and state Rep. Donna Bullock to host a “Pathways to Pardons” event this week to explain the process for obtaining a pardon or expungement of a past criminal conviction in Pennsylvania. Join us this Jueves, Oct. 19 from 6...
Everyone is invited to join me, my staff and the City Ave Special Services District to my upcoming Neighborhood Fall Festival, which will take place on Sábado, Oct. 14 at High School of the Future, 4021 Parkside Ave. in Philadelphia. This event is a...
Voting is a fundamental right — a right we must protect. In an effort to dig deeper into growing concerns with respect to voting in Pennsylvania I’m hosting a forum on voting that you’re welcome to attend. The roundtable discussion will take place...
Today is National Voter Registration Day! This is an important opportunity to raise awareness about your right as an American. Right now, there are 8.6 million registered voters in Pennsylvania, but another 1.5 million Pennsylvanians are of voting age but not...
Far-right members of Congress are at it again. The U.S. Senate majority are working to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and a vote could come as soon as next week. The new “Cassidy-Graham Bill” would slash federal spending on health...
The remnants of Hurricane Harvey have now ravaged Texas for nearly a week. The Houston area has been devastated by catastrophic flooding, and its residents need our help now. The American Red Cross is currently seeking donations to help...
On Miércoles, Aug. 16, I marched with about 2,000 people in the #PhillyIsCharlottesville Marzo against Hate. Needless to say, I was angry about all that has transpired in the past several days and months. At the same time, I was hurt by the fact...
Aug. 6 marked the 52nd anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act, one of the most significant measures of the Civil Rights Movement. The law took a landmark step to protect and ensure our right to vote, but our work on the state and federal levels to...
Today, the U.S. Senate very narrowly voted to move forward with efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. In fact, it was a 50-50 vote, and the vice president cast the tie-breaking vote. As soon as next week, the Senate may vote to either repeal the Affordable...
