Tag: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania school district cancels Maulik Pancholy’s speech over concerns of activism, ‘lifestyle’

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik Pancholy after district leaders cited concerns about what they described as his activism and “lifestyle.” Pancholy, who is gay, was scheduled to speak against bullying during a May 22 assembly at Mountain View Middle School in […]

Pennsylvania GOP wants voter-ID requirement on November ballot

Republicans in Pennsylvania are pushing for a constitutional amendment that requires voters to show identification before casting their ballots, sparking a fight over election security in the swing state. Sponsors want to leverage fast-track rules to move a House bill out of a Harrisburg committee and onto the floor. With approval, the issue would go […]