Join the Way Forward for its second progressive candidate forum in Phoenixville, with local leaders running for state and federal office. Here are the candidates we'll be hearing from: Chrissy Houlahan (US House - 6 - that's Ryan Costello's…
As part of our letter-to-the-editor writing workshop from last night, we compiled a list of local media contacts near us. For each newspaper, you'll find information about ownership, location and congressional district, and notes about its LTE policy and editorial…
Thank you to everyone who attended the Feb. 7 Progressive Candidate Forum -- Sara Campbell-Szymanski, Joe Ciresi, and Pam Hacker, along with a special guest appearance by Danielle Friel Otten (who will be speaking with us again on Feb. 21).…
No war with North Korea! War on the Korean peninsula seems to be getting inexorably closer. The horrific consequences of such a conflict are nearly unthinkable -- much worse than most of us can imagine. The Phoenixville Advocacy Team, organized…
The Way Forward is holding a progressive candidates' forum in Phoenixville with local leaders running for state office. We'll be hearing from an impressive slate: Sara Campbell-Szymanski (150th) Joe Ciresi (146th) Pam Hacker (26th) Jennifer O'Mara (165th) These are all…
There is mounting evidence that factory farmed animals are a primary contributor to climate change. Estimates range from as low as 15% to 50%. The exact range is not known, but is probably significant. Here are some thoughts to consider…
2017 - CHESTER COUNTY For local positions, look for your township to see if the position is open there. Go to the Chester County website to get the names of the candidates, and then investigate their activity and background. The information…
~ By Kathy Freston I've written extensively on the consequences of eating meat -- on our health, our sense of "right living", and on the environment. It is one of those daily practices that has such a broad and deep effect…
~ By Carol Armstrong (7-19-2017) There are many ways to live a more sustainable and healthy life. Most involve imitating nature’s ways. I will review several main categories of life on which you might focus. Find your passion about the environment, and…