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Karen Richardson, NAWL's Executive Director, is joined by Rahat Babar, Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel of NAPABA, to discuss the current voting restrictions and the challenges faced by communities of color and immigrant communities. Rahat offers invaluable insights into the landmark Shelby County v. Holder case, detailing its impact on Asian and Pacific Islander American communities over the past decade and the ongoing effects of harmful political disinformation. Join us as we discuss some of the most prominent propaganda targeting communities of color this election season.A special thank you to NAWL member Mary Card Mina for making this episode possible. Rahat N. Babar is NAPABA's Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel. In this dual role, Rahat leads NAPABA's advocacy, civil rights, and policy priorities, and he serves as NAPABA's chief legal officer overseeing the legal affairs of the organization.Rahat's commitment to public service and to the Asian Pacific American community has long defined his career. Nominated by the Governor of New Jersey and unanimously confirmed by the New Jersey Senate, Rahat served as a Judge on the Superior Court of New Jersey, the first Bangladeshi American to be a member of the court. Immediately prior to his appointment, Rahat was Special Counsel to New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy, overseeing all high-profile litigation impacting the Governor and the Administration. Previously, he was the Director of Community Engagement at the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, where as part of Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal's Executive Leadership Team, he led the Attorney General's efforts to strengthen the office's relationships with community leaders, faith leaders, and the public. Rahat held several other leadership roles within the Attorney General's Office, practiced in a boutique corporate law firm, and taught law and public policy at Temple University Beasley School of Law as an Adjunct Professor.Rahat is a former member of NAPABA's Board of Governors and a former chair of NAPABA's Civil Rights Committee. He previously served as President of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania and served on the Board of Directors of the Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey. NAPABA recognized Rahat as one of NAPABA's Best Under 40 in 2018.Rahat earned his undergraduate degree in International Area Studies from Drexel University and his law degree from Delaware Law School, where he served as an editor of the law review. During his last year of law school, Rahat externed for Chief Justice Myron T. Steele of the Supreme Court of Delaware, and after law school, Rahat clerked for Judge Renée Cohn Jubleirer of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
More than 20 years ago, Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to prohibit people who are living with a criminal record from voting. But misinformation about those rights persists here in Pennsylvania. In this episode, we hear from ACLU-PA executive director Mike Lee and Saleem Holbrook, executive director of Abolitionist Law Center and a member of ACLU-PA's board of directors. Mike and Saleem talk about who can and can't vote in PA based on their involvement with the criminal legal system and why it matters. Learn more about voting with a criminal conviction here: https://www.aclupa.org/en/know-your-rights/voting-criminal-conviction And learn more about the Abolitionist Law Center at their website: https://abolitionistlawcenter.org/
Hour 3: Major PA Supreme Court Decision: Steve Ulrich of Politics PA writes: “By a 4-3 vote, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated a decision by the state's Commonwealth Court, finding it unconstitutional for undated mail ballots to be counted. Justices Kevin Dougherty, Sallie Updyke Mundy, Kevin Brobson and Daniel McCaffery wrote that ‘the Commonwealth Court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to review the matter given the failure to name the county boards of elections of all 67 counties,' and because the joinder of Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt ‘did not suffice to invoke the Commonwealth Court's original jurisdiction.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.politicspa.com/pa-supreme-court-overturns-commonwealth-court-decision-on-dating-mail-ballots/139187/
Full Episode- 09/13/2024:(09/13/2024) The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Earlier this week, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris squared off in their first presidential debate. According to most objective observers, moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis routinely favored Harris by not only providing her with softball questions, but repeatedly fact-checking Trump in real-time while refusing to do the same to Harris. 3:15pm- During a Friday press conference outside of Los Angeles, California, Donald Trump attacked the Biden-Harris Administration for its failure to secure the U.S. Southern border—noting that under the administration's watch 325,000 undocumented migrant children have gone missing as a consequence. Trump also quoted Department of Justice statistics showing that violent crime nationwide has gone up since 2020. Notably, during Tuesday's debate, moderator David Muir inaccurately fact-checked Trump and claimed that violent crime had not risen during the Biden-Harris Administration. 3:30pm- Will the economy, and fracking specifically, be the deciding factor for undecided voters in Pennsylvania? Rich notes that NPR is attempting to downplay the significance of Kamala Harris's objection to pro-energy policies. 3:40pm- While campaigning in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris went off script (only momentarily) to tell reporters that she's feeling very confident she'll win the state. 3:45pm- During a recent CNN segment, former Obama Administration Official Van Jones conceded that the Democrat Party—including Kamala Harris—adopted “all kinds of ideas that turned out to be bad ideas” in 2020. 4:05pm- In his latest investigative report posted to social media, John Strossel documents Kamala Harris's history of endorsing reckless spending policies—noting that she has already proposed $2 Trillion in new spending if she wins in November. In the past, she has even called for health care being entirely controlled by the federal government with the complete abolition of private health insurance. 4:15pm- Vinny—the owner of Angelo's Pizzeria South Philly—tells The Rich Zeoli Show that he's endorsing Donald Trump for president. He also weighs-in on the most controversial topic facing America: does pineapple belong on pizza? Angelo's is widely regarded as making the best pizza (and cheesesteaks) in the entire city. 4:20pm- Matt gets yelled at for eating “Trump 2024” cookies instead of paying attention to the show. 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss China's long-term ambition to end American energy dominance. Would Kamala Harris's opposition to domestic energy production help China achieve its goal? Dr. Coates also recaps Tuesday night's presidential debate and points out that Donald Trump was correct when he said Russia invaded Ukraine because the Biden-Harris Administration failed to deter aggression. Dr. Coates's upcoming book is: “Winning the War on Israel: Inside the Battle for the Jewish State and America.” 5:00pm- Major PA Supreme Court Decision: Steve Ulrich of Politics PA writes: “By a 4-3 vote, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated a decision by the state's Commonwealth Court, finding it unconstitutional for undated mail ballots to be counted. Justices Kevin Dougherty, Sallie Updyke Mundy, Kevin Brobson and Daniel McCaffery wrote that ‘the Commonwealth Court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to review the matter given the failure to name the county boards of elections of all 67 counties,' and because the joinder of Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt ‘did not suffice to invoke the Commonwealth Court's original jurisdiction.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.politicspa.com/pa-supreme-court-overturns-commonwealth-court-decision-on-dating-mail-ballots/139187/ 5:15pm- Pollster and former Clinton poli ...
As Governor Josh Shapiro gloats about making Pennsylvania a mandatory voter registration state, the Land Before Time's Commonwealth Court overrules the state legislature and several lower courts by ruling mail-in ballots without date stamps must be counted in the November election. Bill Maher asks Nancy Pelosi about California's plan to give illegals $150,000 to buy homes as Mark Cuban gets slapped in the face by his own social media following.
Enforcing the date requirement on mail ballots violates the state constitution, according to a ruling from Commonwealth Court. Pennsylvania is trying to help more people with substance use disorder find peace in nature. Telephone and Internet scams seem to be constantly popping up with law enforcement issuing frequent warnings to consumers not to be fooled. The Federal Trade Commission is trying to stop the practice and warn people of the latest scams. Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden are co-headlining a campaign event in Pennsylvania for Labor Day. Police say a man will face misdemeanor charges after he stormed into the press area on Friday night at former president Donald Trump's rally in Johnstown. A man has been charged with aggravated assault in an alleged glass bottle attack on two Jewish students on the University of Pittsburgh campus. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Voting rights groups hope Commonwealth Court adds protections to mail-in voting How does RFK Jr.'s decision to quit the race affect the PA vote? Kids are heading back to the classroom soon. Here are tips for their mental health. Florida wins Little League World Series in Williamsport Schuylkill County coal company gears up for new boom Red Lion teen accused of shooting friend to death can be released on bail Reading' Knight's Keep supports homeless studentsSupport WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Independent candidate for U-S President Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is criticizing the Democratic party and the Commonwealth Court amid a lawsuit seeking to bar him from the November ballot. A new poll shows that the number of Hispanic voters in Pennsylvania has significantly increased in recent years. The Forward Party will have names on the ballot for two Pennsylvania offices. The man whose crimes prompted Lancaster County to create a task force on child sexual abuse in Amish communities is back in prison. The former treasurer of the Reading School District teachers union will serve six to 23 months in prison for stealing more than $400,000 from the group. One woman is dead and a man is injured after an explosion destroyed a home outside Scranton. The reptile found in a Lancaster County storage unit was a caiman – not an alligator or a crocodile. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A rule change lengthening the time students with disabilities can stay in Pennsylvania public schools is now void, according to a new Commonwealth Court ruling. U.S. Senator Bob Casey is speaking out in favor of a bill addressing issues at the southern border with Mexico. More than $1 million in federal grants could help reduce persistent flooding in Harrisburg. Governor Josh Shapiro's administration will make tourism a priority for the first time in a decade. It plans to show the world that Pennsylvania is the Great American Getaway. A correction on a story that aired yesterday. Drexel University in Philadelphia is threatening to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters. An ailing prison inmate serving a life sentence in Pennsylvania for killing a man during a 1975 robbery has won a medical release order, hours after he was put on life support. The 2024 election season is in high gear and young voters are expected to be one of the biggest voting blocs this year. Hear from six students from Millersville University about their most important issues.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Update from the PA Prolife Movement A prolife leader in Pennsylvania says abortions happen 34,000 times annually in Pennsylvania, but that the number is decreasing. Maria Gallagher of PA Prolife Federation says that has abortion providers seeking more funding from government coffers, to make up for lost revenue. Governor Josh Shapiro's administration has reclassified a longtime budget item which supported agencies which offer alternatives to abortion, but that money now goes to businesses that provide abortions and abortion pills. Gallagher says the general public can speak up to their leaders in the executive and legislative branches about whether citizens support the use of tax money to end these pregnancies. In this interview, she also speaks about ways that care centers provide encouragement, perspectives and resources to women -- during a pregnancy and after a baby is born. We began and ended the month with interviews with Maria Gallagher. Click the link below for our earlier conversation with her about a state Supreme Court ruling that had just happened. A lower court chose not to hear a Planned Parenthood lawsuit seeking to open more Pennsylvania Medicaid funding for more abortions. The high court narrowly determined the suit had enough merit to be decided by the Commonwealth Court. https://familyliferadio.blubrry.net/2024/02/01/faith-under-fire-pa-prolife-maria-gallagher-2-01-24/ "Faith Under Fire" is the Thursday Family Life News Feature which explores governmental, judicial and social controversies which impact the lives of New Yorkers, Pennsylvanians and others. Previous editions -- on a full range of topics -- are always available from FamilyLife.org and on most podcast hosting services ... look for "Family Life News".
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court this week, by a narrow 4-3 vote, ruled that a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood is to be heard by a lower court. At issue is a question about whether Pennsylvania can restrict the state's Medicaid funds only to pay for the abortions which are directly related to situations of rape, incest, or if the pregancy is a risk to the mother's life. The dominant provider of abortions contends that Pennsylvania's Medicaid policies over the past 20 years unconstitutionally harm the "rights" of poorer people. The Commonwealth Court trial has not happened to decide the issue; the Supreme Court majority merely ruled that the case must be tried. For an interpretation and perspectives on the case and its related issues, Family Life news producer Greg Gillispie spoke Monday with Maria Gallagher, legislative director of the PA Prolife Federation. You can find more about PA Prolife's work beyond this one court case on their website.
It's the Friday news roundup! The lunar lander Peregrine is gone, a city tax that brought in a lot of money for the city was upheld as unconstitutional, and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was made into a meme. Plus, we've got a few home maintenance ideas for yinz — from landslide awareness to checking your space for radon. We always cite our sources: The Commonwealth Court upheld a ruling that declared Pittsburgh's 3% facilities usage tax, or “jock tax,” for nonresidents is unconstitutional. We love a good meme on City Cast Pittsburgh. This first one from NFL Memes had us in stitches, and then Eat'n Park jumped in the mix. PublicSource published a story about how the city is using money from FEMA to buy homes that are at risk for being affected by landslides. PA has a long history of mining, which could impact your home! Learn about mine subsidence insurance, and you can find if your home is located on top of a former mining site. If you need help analyzing the results from your at home radon test, you can call the state Department of Environmental Protection's hotline. Kansas State University offers radon test kits you can buy. Also, if you need someone to help you mitigate radon in your home, the state offers a list of providers. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Many Americans want to learn more about their family histories. Genealogy research has become one of the most popular hobbies across the country. Websites like Ancestry.com have become the "go to" resource for tracing family trees. In 2008, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission contracted with Ancestry to digitize the state's historic records. It's free to access for Pennsylvanians, but not for out-of-staters. It's become an issue for some and has actually gone to court. Spotlight PA investigative reporter Angela Couloumbus reported on this story and joined us on The Spark Thursday, where she provided background on the controversy,"In 2008, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission signed a contract with Ancestry.com to digitize certain of its physical documents. So you had things like birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, veteran burial cards, slave records. I mean, there was a whole host of documents that it wanted to digitize and have in that form, because that is how people are researching. They're going online and that's instead of coming physically to the state archives building. So the contract was signed, and over the years there were addendums to it, adding more and more documents into the digital form. Then fast forward to last September and well, actually, now in September of 2022, there was a right to know request by a professional genealogist based in New York City asking for copies of those digital records. And thus the fight begins." Couloumbus was asked if Ancestry.com claimed ownership of the records,"Yes. That is the fundamental question. Go back to the Right-to-Know request in September of 2022 by the professional genealogist. PHMC denied the request on various grounds, but fundamentally it says it does not have those records. And the genealogist appealed. It went to the Office of Open Records, the Office of Open Records sided in the genealogist favor. There's a lot of legal arguments, but fundamentally it said that Ancestry should be able to provide these documents. There are many. It's a huge amount of data." The genealogist countered that the records belong to the state. Couloumbus described where the case is now,"It was appealed to Commonwealth Court. Commonwealth Court took a look at it. And in the interim, Ancestry got involved and said, hey, we weren't really aware of this appeal at the Office of Open Records. And as a result, we didn't really have an opportunity to weigh in. And so we're weighing in now with these arguments. And Commonwealth Court saw that and kicked it back down to the Office of Open Records and said, okay, take another look at this case. Take Ancestry.com or legal arguments into consideration and come up with a new decision. And that's where we're at now. The Office of Open Records has a deadline sometime this month to rule on the case, but pretty much everybody involved in this case has said, whatever they decide, there's going to be an appeal back up to Commonwealth court, and they're prepared to take it all the way up to the state Supreme Court." Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meteorologists expect the east coast to get hit with a snowstorm this weekend. But, it's not yet clear yet what it might bring to Central Pennsylvania. A lawsuit filed in Commonwealth Court seeks to take Congressman Scott Perry off the ballot for the Republican primary -- as he runs for re-election. Democratic state Senator Art Haywood is asking the Senate to investigate Republican Doug Mastriano. The Dubois City Council has fired former city manager John “Herm” Suplizio, who is accused of stealing more than $600,000 in city funds.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Harrisburg is ordering the unhoused people living in a tent encampment along the riverfront to vacate the area. Parts of Pennsylvania have taken a big climate hit this year with deadly floods in Bucks County, and smoke from Canadian wildfires. A major U-N-sponsored climate conference is underway in Dubai - -bringing together 199 countries to negotiate agreements to cut carbon emissions and help prevent future disasters. They include delegates from Pennsylvania. Three members of Pennsylvania's Congressional delegation are asking the U.S. Justice Department to investigate how hackers breached a water utility system in Beaver County. Commonwealth Court has upheld the denial of a conditional use permit for an industrial-scale solar energy project in Adams County. One attorney says the ruling may provide a precedent relevant to solar-related cases across the state. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A State College peer support group for grieving children, teens and families promotes the importance of having a positive support system. Philadelphia city council is forming a task force to look at reparations. A Commonwealth Court judge has ordered the state Department of Health to release information about medical marijuana certifications issued by individual doctors.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State Rep. Joe D'Orsie gets Straight to the Point with Republican Policy Committee Chair Josh Kail(R-Beaver, Washington). House Democrats are pushing policies that would stifle energy expansion in PA. The Commonwealth Court ruled RGGI to be unconstitutional. Why Pennsylvania should be a leader in the energy sector.
State Rep. Joe D'Orsie gets Straight to the Point with Republican Policy Committee Chair Josh Kail(R-Beaver, Washington). House Democrats are pushing policies that would stifle energy expansion in PA. The Commonwealth Court ruled RGGI to be unconstitutional. Why Pennsylvania should be a leader in the energy sector.
Democrat Dan McCaffery has won the seat on the state Supreme Court vacated after the death of Justice Max Baer. In the other statewide court races, Democrat Matt Wolf won the seat on the Commonwealth Court making the balance of Republicans to Democrats 5-4, while Jill Beck earned a seat on the Superior Court. As of our recording, the AP had not yet called a race for a second open seat on the Superior Court. Democratic incumbent Eddie Moran has won another term as the mayor of Reading. Philadelphians have picked Democrat Cherelle Parker to be the city's 100th mayor in a history-making win. Republicans in two of the largest midstate counties have kept control of the boards of commissioners for another four years.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Commonwealth Court ruled last week that former Governor Tom Wolf's plan to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative or RGGI amounted to a tax and could only be enacted by legislative action – essentially shooting down the state becoming part of RGGI for the time being. StateImpact PA reporter Rachel McDevitt was on The Spark Monday and explained what RGGI is," It's a partnership among those states to set a regional cap on emissions from their power plants. And so that's basically if we were to set a limit collectively, you know, sort of take account of all of our emissions from power plants in this region, we're going to set a cap, we're going to set a goal for how we want to lower that cap and lower those emissions over time. And then we are going to have auctions four times a year at those auctions. The generators, those power plant power plants that produce pollution, they buy something called an allowance. That is their permit to pollute. They need an allowance for each tonne of carbon dioxide they emit. And so this like combination of the cap and market forces and how much pollution is actually in the whole region sets that price for how much each allowance is. So the goal of the program is over time it makes polluting expensive and then states can take the money that they raise from these power plants and invest that in energy efficiency measures or clean energy or help people with their bills in the region. Each state gets to decide what they do with that on their own, on their own terms. As McDevitt pointed out, Republican lawmakers have generally opposed the state becoming part of RGGI,"They believe that it would threaten the energy market in Pennsylvania. We generate so much electricity in Pennsylvania and we export a lot of electricity. So it is a big business. So they didn't want to see anything that would hurt that industry and they did not want to, especially because so many of them are fossil fuel powered and a lot of Republican lawmakers and some Democratic lawmakers, they represent people that work in these industries. And so they do not want to see any job losses." What does this mean for the state going forward – especially it's efforts to reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change? McDevitt said some believe the Commonwealth Court ruling could be overturned by a higher court, based on the state's Environmental Rights Amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that guarantees Pennsylvanians the right to clean air and water, but added,"If we do not join RGGI, we do not have much of a climate program in Pennsylvania. We don't have anything to back it up. Governor Shapiro has not announced any type of plan similar in scope. We are making some progress in some things. They are capping old abandoned wells. Governor Shapiro has announced new regulations forthcoming on the oil and gas industry, but we would not have a comprehensive climate plan in Pennsylvania."Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When you cast a ballot in an election, you see many names. Maybe you recognize some names, while others are people you don't know much about. In order to choose the right person, it's important to know what each part of government does. Your state and local governments make decisions all the time that have a direct impact on your life and your planning for the later years of life. Whether it's estate planning, long-term care planning, access to transportation, or being able to afford prescription medications, there is a government rulebook for each of these issues. Who makes the rulebook and how can you have a voice in the process beyond voting? Highly experienced government attorney Megan Martin has worked in all three branches of government. Megan also happens to be a candidate for the Commonwealth Court, a specialized court that decides all cases involving the government. In this episode she gives insights into the process of lawmaking and how executive agencies provide services for older Pennsylvanians. KeystoneElderLaw.comMeganMartinforPA.com
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has spoken in the Ellen Greenberg case, and it's not good. We tell you what happened, what it means, and what's next. https://gavinfish.com/cases/ellen-greenberg/
A ruling by a Pennsylvania appellate court upholding the finding in Ellen Greenberg's death hasn't stopped her parents' search for the truth. The Philadelphia teacher was found dead in her apartment, stabbed more than 20 times. Some stabs were to the back and head, and somehow the death was ruled a suicide. It was initially listed as homicide. Why did the medical examiner change it? That is the million-dollar question. The parents do not believe Ellen committed suicide. Josh and Sandee Greenberg have struggled, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars, to have the rule changed, and the appellate court ruling is just one more obstacle. In a 2-to-1 ruling, the Commonwealth Court found the Greenbergs lacked standing to bring their claim. This means that the parents can't raise a challenge, but if Ellen's parents can't, who can? In the same ruling, however, the court did raise questions about a faulty original investigation. It's a conundrum. If the investigation was not properly handled, how does that not change the cause of death? Joining Nancy Grace Today: Sandee & Josh Greenberg - Ellen Greenberg's Parents, Twitter: @justice4ellentw, Facebook: @justice4ellenFB, -www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-ellen?fbclid=IwAR1kH2pxp0jWpWBFD6tX9JfiWGCE-sKf9VrSGmjAltcz-g81mY7hVhqOcGo, Wendy Patrick – California Prosecutor, Author of “Why Bad Looks Good” and “Red Flags,” and Host of “Today with Dr. Wendy” on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD Tom Brennan – Private Investigator and Consultant for the Greenbergs Dr. Angela Arnold – Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA. (voted ‘My Buckhead's Best Psychiatric Practice' of 2023) Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, and Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital Joe Scott Morgan – Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, “Blood Beneath My Feet,” and Host: “Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;” Twitter: @JoScottForensic John Luciew [pronounced Lucy]- (Harrisburg, Pa) Journalist for PennLive.com and The Patriot-News of Harrisburg, Pa. (specializes in true crime and cold case investigations for PennLive.com); Author: “Kill the Story;" Twitter: @JohnLuciew See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The tragic and perplexing death of Ellen Greenberg in 2011 remains a point of contention and heartbreak for her family. Despite the Pennsylvania appellate court's recent ruling against them, the Greenbergs refuse to let the matter rest. A Death Shrouded in Doubt Ellen, a respected teacher in Philadelphia, was discovered dead in her Manayunk apartment on a bleak, snowy evening in January 2011. The circumstances surrounding her death were puzzling. With her apartment door deadbolted from the inside, her fiancé had to break in after futilely trying to reach her for over an hour. What he found was shocking: Ellen's lifeless body with 20 stab wounds. However, the medical examiner's report compounded the family's anguish. Initially categorizing her death as a homicide, the examiner later reversed this to "suicide." As Joshua Greenberg, Ellen's father, shared with CBS News Philadelphia, "We don't believe our daughter committed suicide." The change in the cause of death has led to widespread skepticism. Not only does the Greenberg family doubt the conclusion, but their attorneys, their experts, and even some court officials have voiced concerns about the investigation's integrity. Legal Roadblocks and Controversy In their pursuit of justice, the Greenbergs have faced a maze of legal setbacks. Recently, their bid to change the official cause of death on their daughter's death certificate was thwarted by the Commonwealth Court. The court's 2-to-1 ruling stated that the Greenbergs didn't have the standing to raise this challenge. Yet, even within this ruling, questions were raised. As Joshua Greenberg noted, the judges indicated that the investigation had evident flaws involving the police, the medical examiner, and the district attorney. Such criticisms are amplified by the Greenbergs' attorney, Joe Podraza. Speaking with CBS News Philadelphia, he expressed disbelief over how Ellen's death was handled by various city agencies. One particular point of contention is a wound on Ellen's neck that had no blood traces, suggesting it was inflicted post-mortem. "To say this is a suicide is to say that Ellen stabbed herself twice after she was already dead," Podraza stated, emphasizing the absurdity of such a claim. The Quest for Evidence and Transparency The Greenberg family's crusade for the truth doesn't stop at challenging the medical examiner's findings. They have also taken legal action against the city, aiming to gain access to potentially revealing surveillance footage from Ellen's apartment building and the entire police case file. Additionally, they're suing the medical examiners, alleging a cover-up of a homicide. These efforts point to a deeper issue at hand: possible obstructions in the investigation. When asked if someone might be thwarting the investigation, Podraza responded, "There's something going on here plainly interfering with it. I don't know what it is." In a response to the ongoing controversy, the City of Philadelphia urged the Greenbergs to present any new evidence they might have to the investigators in Chester County, as they now hold the authority to re-investigate the case. An Undying Hope for Justice The pain for the Greenbergs is palpable. Each day without Ellen is a reminder of their loss. Sandra Greenberg, Ellen's mother, shared, "I try not to dwell on that even though there is a big hole in my heart." Despite the majority ruling of the Commonwealth Court against the Greenbergs, a glimmer of hope remains. A third judge believed the family had a valid standing to challenge the death certificate's cause of death. Buoyed by this support, the Greenbergs are now setting their sights on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, even though it remains uncertain whether the court will entertain the matter. In Conclusion The tragedy of Ellen Greenberg's death is compounded by the numerous unanswered questions and the arduous legal battles faced by her family. As they remain unwavering in their pursuit of truth and justice, one can only hope that clarity and closure will someday be achieved for both Ellen and her loved ones.
The tragic and perplexing death of Ellen Greenberg in 2011 remains a point of contention and heartbreak for her family. Despite the Pennsylvania appellate court's recent ruling against them, the Greenbergs refuse to let the matter rest. A Death Shrouded in Doubt Ellen, a respected teacher in Philadelphia, was discovered dead in her Manayunk apartment on a bleak, snowy evening in January 2011. The circumstances surrounding her death were puzzling. With her apartment door deadbolted from the inside, her fiancé had to break in after futilely trying to reach her for over an hour. What he found was shocking: Ellen's lifeless body with 20 stab wounds. However, the medical examiner's report compounded the family's anguish. Initially categorizing her death as a homicide, the examiner later reversed this to "suicide." As Joshua Greenberg, Ellen's father, shared with CBS News Philadelphia, "We don't believe our daughter committed suicide." The change in the cause of death has led to widespread skepticism. Not only does the Greenberg family doubt the conclusion, but their attorneys, their experts, and even some court officials have voiced concerns about the investigation's integrity. Legal Roadblocks and Controversy In their pursuit of justice, the Greenbergs have faced a maze of legal setbacks. Recently, their bid to change the official cause of death on their daughter's death certificate was thwarted by the Commonwealth Court. The court's 2-to-1 ruling stated that the Greenbergs didn't have the standing to raise this challenge. Yet, even within this ruling, questions were raised. As Joshua Greenberg noted, the judges indicated that the investigation had evident flaws involving the police, the medical examiner, and the district attorney. Such criticisms are amplified by the Greenbergs' attorney, Joe Podraza. Speaking with CBS News Philadelphia, he expressed disbelief over how Ellen's death was handled by various city agencies. One particular point of contention is a wound on Ellen's neck that had no blood traces, suggesting it was inflicted post-mortem. "To say this is a suicide is to say that Ellen stabbed herself twice after she was already dead," Podraza stated, emphasizing the absurdity of such a claim. The Quest for Evidence and Transparency The Greenberg family's crusade for the truth doesn't stop at challenging the medical examiner's findings. They have also taken legal action against the city, aiming to gain access to potentially revealing surveillance footage from Ellen's apartment building and the entire police case file. Additionally, they're suing the medical examiners, alleging a cover-up of a homicide. These efforts point to a deeper issue at hand: possible obstructions in the investigation. When asked if someone might be thwarting the investigation, Podraza responded, "There's something going on here plainly interfering with it. I don't know what it is." In a response to the ongoing controversy, the City of Philadelphia urged the Greenbergs to present any new evidence they might have to the investigators in Chester County, as they now hold the authority to re-investigate the case. An Undying Hope for Justice The pain for the Greenbergs is palpable. Each day without Ellen is a reminder of their loss. Sandra Greenberg, Ellen's mother, shared, "I try not to dwell on that even though there is a big hole in my heart." Despite the majority ruling of the Commonwealth Court against the Greenbergs, a glimmer of hope remains. A third judge believed the family had a valid standing to challenge the death certificate's cause of death. Buoyed by this support, the Greenbergs are now setting their sights on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, even though it remains uncertain whether the court will entertain the matter. In Conclusion The tragedy of Ellen Greenberg's death is compounded by the numerous unanswered questions and the arduous legal battles faced by her family. As they remain unwavering in their pursuit of truth and justice, one can only hope that clarity and closure will someday be achieved for both Ellen and her loved ones.
The tragic and perplexing death of Ellen Greenberg in 2011 remains a point of contention and heartbreak for her family. Despite the Pennsylvania appellate court's recent ruling against them, the Greenbergs refuse to let the matter rest. A Death Shrouded in Doubt Ellen, a respected teacher in Philadelphia, was discovered dead in her Manayunk apartment on a bleak, snowy evening in January 2011. The circumstances surrounding her death were puzzling. With her apartment door deadbolted from the inside, her fiancé had to break in after futilely trying to reach her for over an hour. What he found was shocking: Ellen's lifeless body with 20 stab wounds. However, the medical examiner's report compounded the family's anguish. Initially categorizing her death as a homicide, the examiner later reversed this to "suicide." As Joshua Greenberg, Ellen's father, shared with CBS News Philadelphia, "We don't believe our daughter committed suicide." The change in the cause of death has led to widespread skepticism. Not only does the Greenberg family doubt the conclusion, but their attorneys, their experts, and even some court officials have voiced concerns about the investigation's integrity. Legal Roadblocks and Controversy In their pursuit of justice, the Greenbergs have faced a maze of legal setbacks. Recently, their bid to change the official cause of death on their daughter's death certificate was thwarted by the Commonwealth Court. The court's 2-to-1 ruling stated that the Greenbergs didn't have the standing to raise this challenge. Yet, even within this ruling, questions were raised. As Joshua Greenberg noted, the judges indicated that the investigation had evident flaws involving the police, the medical examiner, and the district attorney. Such criticisms are amplified by the Greenbergs' attorney, Joe Podraza. Speaking with CBS News Philadelphia, he expressed disbelief over how Ellen's death was handled by various city agencies. One particular point of contention is a wound on Ellen's neck that had no blood traces, suggesting it was inflicted post-mortem. "To say this is a suicide is to say that Ellen stabbed herself twice after she was already dead," Podraza stated, emphasizing the absurdity of such a claim. The Quest for Evidence and Transparency The Greenberg family's crusade for the truth doesn't stop at challenging the medical examiner's findings. They have also taken legal action against the city, aiming to gain access to potentially revealing surveillance footage from Ellen's apartment building and the entire police case file. Additionally, they're suing the medical examiners, alleging a cover-up of a homicide. These efforts point to a deeper issue at hand: possible obstructions in the investigation. When asked if someone might be thwarting the investigation, Podraza responded, "There's something going on here plainly interfering with it. I don't know what it is." In a response to the ongoing controversy, the City of Philadelphia urged the Greenbergs to present any new evidence they might have to the investigators in Chester County, as they now hold the authority to re-investigate the case. An Undying Hope for Justice The pain for the Greenbergs is palpable. Each day without Ellen is a reminder of their loss. Sandra Greenberg, Ellen's mother, shared, "I try not to dwell on that even though there is a big hole in my heart." Despite the majority ruling of the Commonwealth Court against the Greenbergs, a glimmer of hope remains. A third judge believed the family had a valid standing to challenge the death certificate's cause of death. Buoyed by this support, the Greenbergs are now setting their sights on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, even though it remains uncertain whether the court will entertain the matter. In Conclusion The tragedy of Ellen Greenberg's death is compounded by the numerous unanswered questions and the arduous legal battles faced by her family. As they remain unwavering in their pursuit of truth and justice, one can only hope that clarity and closure will someday be achieved for both Ellen and her loved ones.
Pennsylvania Court Rules Against Parents of Ellen Greenberg A Pennsylvania court has made a significant ruling regarding the controversial death of Ellen Greenberg in 2011. The 27-year-old woman was found in her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds. Initially labeled a homicide, the cause of death was later changed to suicide, a decision that left many questions unanswered. The Background Ellen Greenberg's lifeless body was discovered in the apartment she shared with her fiancé, Sam Goldberg. The grim scene raised multiple questions. Goldberg told authorities he had left the apartment around 4:45 p.m. for a workout in the building's gym. Upon his return, roughly 45 minutes later, he discovered the apartment's swing bar lock was engaged from inside, preventing entry. Growing increasingly concerned after failing to establish contact with Ellen via calls and texts, Goldberg attempted to force his way in. When he finally did, he found Ellen seated on the kitchen floor, fully clothed, with a knife protruding from her chest. The nature and location of some of the wounds, particularly a severe laceration to the top of her skull and stab wounds to the rear of her neck and spine, added layers of complexity to the case. Although Goldberg was questioned by the police, he was released shortly after. An autopsy initially declared the death a homicide. However, in a surprising turn of events, the medical examiner reversed this decision after a meeting with the police, labeling Ellen's wounds as self-inflicted. Parents Fight for Justice Disturbed by the sudden change in the cause of death and convinced there was more to the story, Ellen's parents, Joshua and Sandra Greenberg, sought answers. They enlisted a private investigator who declared Ellen's death "strongly suspicious of homicide." This investigator pointed out significant gaps in the police's case, including the lack of records from Goldberg's interrogation and the failure to examine the murder weapon for fingerprints. Despite their efforts, the Greenbergs' pleas to reopen the case were denied. This denial led them to sue the city's Medical Examiner's Office in 2019, seeking to reinstate the original cause of death: homicide. The Court's Decision and Response In a recent verdict, the Commonwealth Court sided with the city, ruling that the Greenbergs did not have legal standing to pursue the case. However, in a noteworthy mention, the judges stated they were "acutely aware of the deeply flawed investigation." Their decision elaborated on the pressing need for a detailed review of the investigation, in the hope that justice would eventually prevail for Ellen and her family. Reacting to the decision, the Greenbergs admitted they were “disappointed but not surprised.” Joshua Greenberg, speaking to the Philadelphia Inquirer, highlighted the unexpected sympathy shown by the judges. He said, “I'm more surprised what they wrote in our favor than they ruled against us totally.” He further added, “It seems like somebody has a conscience here. They may have been judges in the judicial sense, and they didn't want to change the law, but they definitely feel something is wrong.” At this stage, it remains unclear if the Greenbergs will escalate the case to the state supreme court. Conclusion Ellen Greenberg's death remains a tragic and controversial topic that has resonated with many. The recent ruling, while not in favor of her parents, indicates a judicial acknowledgment of potential shortcomings in the initial investigation. As the story continues to unfold, it serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities involved in seeking justice. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Pennsylvania Court Rules Against Parents of Ellen Greenberg A Pennsylvania court has made a significant ruling regarding the controversial death of Ellen Greenberg in 2011. The 27-year-old woman was found in her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds. Initially labeled a homicide, the cause of death was later changed to suicide, a decision that left many questions unanswered. The Background Ellen Greenberg's lifeless body was discovered in the apartment she shared with her fiancé, Sam Goldberg. The grim scene raised multiple questions. Goldberg told authorities he had left the apartment around 4:45 p.m. for a workout in the building's gym. Upon his return, roughly 45 minutes later, he discovered the apartment's swing bar lock was engaged from inside, preventing entry. Growing increasingly concerned after failing to establish contact with Ellen via calls and texts, Goldberg attempted to force his way in. When he finally did, he found Ellen seated on the kitchen floor, fully clothed, with a knife protruding from her chest. The nature and location of some of the wounds, particularly a severe laceration to the top of her skull and stab wounds to the rear of her neck and spine, added layers of complexity to the case. Although Goldberg was questioned by the police, he was released shortly after. An autopsy initially declared the death a homicide. However, in a surprising turn of events, the medical examiner reversed this decision after a meeting with the police, labeling Ellen's wounds as self-inflicted. Parents Fight for Justice Disturbed by the sudden change in the cause of death and convinced there was more to the story, Ellen's parents, Joshua and Sandra Greenberg, sought answers. They enlisted a private investigator who declared Ellen's death "strongly suspicious of homicide." This investigator pointed out significant gaps in the police's case, including the lack of records from Goldberg's interrogation and the failure to examine the murder weapon for fingerprints. Despite their efforts, the Greenbergs' pleas to reopen the case were denied. This denial led them to sue the city's Medical Examiner's Office in 2019, seeking to reinstate the original cause of death: homicide. The Court's Decision and Response In a recent verdict, the Commonwealth Court sided with the city, ruling that the Greenbergs did not have legal standing to pursue the case. However, in a noteworthy mention, the judges stated they were "acutely aware of the deeply flawed investigation." Their decision elaborated on the pressing need for a detailed review of the investigation, in the hope that justice would eventually prevail for Ellen and her family. Reacting to the decision, the Greenbergs admitted they were “disappointed but not surprised.” Joshua Greenberg, speaking to the Philadelphia Inquirer, highlighted the unexpected sympathy shown by the judges. He said, “I'm more surprised what they wrote in our favor than they ruled against us totally.” He further added, “It seems like somebody has a conscience here. They may have been judges in the judicial sense, and they didn't want to change the law, but they definitely feel something is wrong.” At this stage, it remains unclear if the Greenbergs will escalate the case to the state supreme court. Conclusion Ellen Greenberg's death remains a tragic and controversial topic that has resonated with many. The recent ruling, while not in favor of her parents, indicates a judicial acknowledgment of potential shortcomings in the initial investigation. As the story continues to unfold, it serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities involved in seeking justice. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Pennsylvania Court Rules Against Parents of Ellen Greenberg A Pennsylvania court has made a significant ruling regarding the controversial death of Ellen Greenberg in 2011. The 27-year-old woman was found in her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds. Initially labeled a homicide, the cause of death was later changed to suicide, a decision that left many questions unanswered. The Background Ellen Greenberg's lifeless body was discovered in the apartment she shared with her fiancé, Sam Goldberg. The grim scene raised multiple questions. Goldberg told authorities he had left the apartment around 4:45 p.m. for a workout in the building's gym. Upon his return, roughly 45 minutes later, he discovered the apartment's swing bar lock was engaged from inside, preventing entry. Growing increasingly concerned after failing to establish contact with Ellen via calls and texts, Goldberg attempted to force his way in. When he finally did, he found Ellen seated on the kitchen floor, fully clothed, with a knife protruding from her chest. The nature and location of some of the wounds, particularly a severe laceration to the top of her skull and stab wounds to the rear of her neck and spine, added layers of complexity to the case. Although Goldberg was questioned by the police, he was released shortly after. An autopsy initially declared the death a homicide. However, in a surprising turn of events, the medical examiner reversed this decision after a meeting with the police, labeling Ellen's wounds as self-inflicted. Parents Fight for Justice Disturbed by the sudden change in the cause of death and convinced there was more to the story, Ellen's parents, Joshua and Sandra Greenberg, sought answers. They enlisted a private investigator who declared Ellen's death "strongly suspicious of homicide." This investigator pointed out significant gaps in the police's case, including the lack of records from Goldberg's interrogation and the failure to examine the murder weapon for fingerprints. Despite their efforts, the Greenbergs' pleas to reopen the case were denied. This denial led them to sue the city's Medical Examiner's Office in 2019, seeking to reinstate the original cause of death: homicide. The Court's Decision and Response In a recent verdict, the Commonwealth Court sided with the city, ruling that the Greenbergs did not have legal standing to pursue the case. However, in a noteworthy mention, the judges stated they were "acutely aware of the deeply flawed investigation." Their decision elaborated on the pressing need for a detailed review of the investigation, in the hope that justice would eventually prevail for Ellen and her family. Reacting to the decision, the Greenbergs admitted they were “disappointed but not surprised.” Joshua Greenberg, speaking to the Philadelphia Inquirer, highlighted the unexpected sympathy shown by the judges. He said, “I'm more surprised what they wrote in our favor than they ruled against us totally.” He further added, “It seems like somebody has a conscience here. They may have been judges in the judicial sense, and they didn't want to change the law, but they definitely feel something is wrong.” At this stage, it remains unclear if the Greenbergs will escalate the case to the state supreme court. Conclusion Ellen Greenberg's death remains a tragic and controversial topic that has resonated with many. The recent ruling, while not in favor of her parents, indicates a judicial acknowledgment of potential shortcomings in the initial investigation. As the story continues to unfold, it serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities involved in seeking justice. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Back in February, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that the way the state funds public education is unconstitutional. But what does that actually mean? A recent report from the Philadelphia Inquirer found that a whopping 85% of Pennsylvania school districts don't get enough funding to adequately educate students. This week, lawmakers and experts in education are holding hearings to figure out what needs to change. Host Trenae Nuri unpacks all of this with Inquirer reporters Maddie Hanna and Kasturi Pananjady. Read Hanna and Pananjady's report (and use their interactive funding tool) here. Submit a comment to the PA Basic Education Funding Commission here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is "fair market value" activity in trouble? Should public and private water utilities begin to worry? Does the recent Cicero v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission decision by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania present a signal of change for the economic regulation of utilities? Or, is this simply a wild card? Cody Faulk with Spencer Fane LLP joins the Water Foresight Podcast to provide us with a balanced perspective on the future(s) of fair market value-based utility acquisitions. Is the public policy of utility consolidation dead or only if the utility is "troubled"? What is the nature of "affirmative public benefits"? What are the temporal limitations of the notion of "harm" (i.e., only in the present)? Are rate increases always "bad"? Is "same service" equal to "better service"? Is "capability" equal to "cost-effective"? How will states (and commissions) react? Legislative amendments? Rulemaking? What will consumer advocates or municipal leaders do next? Will the future of fair market value cases yield increased transaction costs--paid for by the ratepayers? What would Adam Smith do?#water #WaterForesight #strategicforesight #foresight #futures @Aqualaurus
It's the Friday news roundup! A new study found Pennsylvanians eat dinner surprisingly early so we asked yinz what time you eat. Big layoffs and a store expansion put a spotlight on Dick's Sporting Goods this week. Plus, Duquesne City School District could get its high school back — which may bode well for other schools still struggling financially from our unconstitutional funding formula. We love to cite our sources! Andrew Goldstein has been following the Duquesne City news for awhile, first for the PG and now for the Pittsburgh Union Progress After years of budget cuts, Erie schools considered closing all their high schools in 2016 PublicSource wrote about Sto-Rox's plan to recruit charter school students back to the school district After a Commonwealth Court judge decided Pennsylvania's school funding system is unconstitutional, we teamed up with City Cast Philly to break down what comes next Dick's announced layoffs early this week citing lower-than-expected quarterly earnings, but it was right on the heels of a new store launch Nike and Puma both promised to stop using kangaroo leather in their shoes a few years ago; the animal welfare group Center for a Humane Economy made a short but graphic video about the practice, which they're calling on Dick's to take a stand against Find the PA dinner time analysis and reader feedback in the Hey Pittsburgh newsletter Want some more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Hour | In today's third hour, Mike Opelka, filling in for Dom Giordano on the Dom Giordano Program, welcomes in Representative Craig Williams, who today filed an appeal against the Commonwealth Court decision shooting down the Articles of Impeachment presented centered on Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Williams updates the situation, telling about the 100-page appeal that points to direct examples of Krasner's misdeeds, offering up examples, particularly around the case of Philadelphia Officer Ryan Pownall. Then, in the remainder of the hour, Mike floats between multiple national topics including Hunter Biden and UFO hearings on Capitol Hill, and talks some music with Producer Dan. (Photo by Getty Images)
In today's third hour, Mike Opelka, filling in for Dom Giordano on the Dom Giordano Program, welcomes in Representative Craig Williams, who today filed an appeal against the Commonwealth Court decision shooting down the Articles of Impeachment presented centered on Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Williams updates the situation, telling about the 100-page appeal that points to direct examples of Krasner's misdeeds, offering up examples, particularly around the case of Philadelphia Officer Ryan Pownall. (Photo by Scott Heins/Getty Images)
On today's episode of The Confluence: The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has ruled that autopsy records are public records after a Pittsburgh journalist sued Allegheny County for not making such records available through a Right-to-Know request; a local organization has been awarded $300,000 from the state for the inaugural First Change Trust Fund Program to support at-risk students; and the National Aviary is now home to two Guam Kingfisher chicks who are helping repopulate a species that has become extinct in the wild.
Jared and Abby take a few minutes to talk about "the why" we do what we do at Lodestone. We are getting lots of inquiries and new students coming out to classes. To answer that, in this episode of the podcast, we review why our courses are structured the way they are. We also go through the design of the website and explain how it is a ready resource filled with information, and we take a moment to talk about our support of Josh Prince running for Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Check out our website for more info and to register for classeswww.lodestonetac.comContact us at info@lodestonetac.comFollow us on FacebookLodestone Training and ConsultingInstagram@lodestonetrainingandconsultingFollow our instructors on InstagramJared - @ltac_zuluChris - @lodestonefoxFlynn - @sek_ltac'Light' Chris - @ltac_whiskeyAbby - @ltac_sixKirk - @basil_fnfalDan - @w3dmjJon - @jon_ozz_ltac
The CEO of Norfolk Southern was questioned by state lawmakers on what led to the burning of toxic chemicals after the East Palestine train derailment. A recent Commonwealth Court ruling has stated that medical marijuana should be covered by workers' compensation. Pennsylvania is among the states that are the least prepared for power outages. Plus, this “museum” actually used to be a train.
A Commonwealth Court judge recently ruled that the way Pennsylvania funds public schools is unconstitutional. Pittsburgh's Mallory Falk and Philly's Trenae Nuri are joined by Dale Mezzacappa, senior reporter for Chalkbeat Philadelphia, to talk about how this ruling could affect students here and throughout the state. You can read Dale's reporting on the landmark court decision here, and all of her school funding trial coverage here. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Commonwealth Court judge recently ruled that the way Pennsylvania funds school districts is unconstitutional. The School District of Philadelphia was not a plaintiff in this case, but a few of their officials testified. City Cast Philly's Trenae Nuri and City Cast Pittsburgh's Mallory Falk are joined by senior reporter for Chalkbeat Philadelphia, Dale Mezzacappa, to talk about how Philly schools could be affected by the ruling and what happens next. You can read Dale's reporting on the landmark court decision here, and all of her school funding trial coverage here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing the great news from over the weekend, telling how he felt as the Columbus statue was released from the plywood box jail that the statue has been locked in since the George Floyd protests. Then, Dom previews the show, telling that George Bochetto will be joining but also telling the story of an Angela Reading, a mother who's had to go through a ton of nonsense for speaking up against an explicit poster at her daughter's Elementary School. Then, Dom is surprised live in studio by George Bochetto with an actual piece of the plywood box that covered the Christopher Columbus statue in South Philadelphia just days after the Commonwealth Court decision that the City of Philadelphia must remove the covering over the statue. Bochetto brings listeners and Giordano inside the whole back and forth with the City, expressing his delight in the final decision, explaining why as an Italian-American this means so much to him. Also, Bochetto previews what to expect next, telling that he fully expects the Mayor's office to follow through on their fiscal duty to restore the Christopher Columbus statue back to its former glory.
Dom is surprised live in studio by George Bochetto with an actual piece of the plywood box that covered the Christopher Columbus statue in South Philadelphia just days after the Commonwealth Court decision that the City of Philadelphia must remove the covering over the statue. Bochetto brings listeners and Giordano inside the whole back and forth with the City, expressing his delight in the final decision, explaining why as an Italian-American this means so much to him. Also, Bochetto previews what to expect next, telling that he fully expects the Mayor's office to follow through on their fiscal duty to restore the Christopher Columbus statue back to its former glory.
Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom continues the Dom Giordano Program with commentary centered on the breaking news of the Commonwealth Court ruling that the box surrounding the Christopher Columbus statue in South Philadelphia's Marconi Plaza must be removed. Then, Dom welcomes in Dr. Marty Makary, author of The Price We Pay, to discuss the revelations discovered in the Twitter Files drop, with it now becoming clear that those speaking out against Coronavirus edicts were indeed ‘shadow banned.' Dr. Marty Makary explains that it now makes sense why we haven't heard many dissenting opinions speaking out against the overbearing nature of the federal guidelines, natural immunity, and negative implications of the vaccine. Dom and Makary lay forth why this is such a negative for society as a whole, explaining the real issues here, particularly the price that children had to play after their livelihoods were stripped from them with school closures. Then, Dom welcomes George Bochetto back onto the Dom Giordano Program to provide an update on what's going on down at Marconi Plaza. Bochetto tells us that he's now arrived at the site of the boxed-in Christopher Columbus statue, previewing a press conference coming up today at 3:00 in which the lawyer will remove the box from the statue. Bochetto explains that this is a big win for all ethnic groups, not Italians, explaining how this prevents them from attacks by a tyrannical woke mob. (Photo by Britta Pedersen-Pool/Getty Images)
Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by breaking some great news, telling that the Commonwealth Court has ruled to remove the wooden box surrounding the Christopher Columbus statue in South Philadelphia. Dom leads off the show welcoming in attorney George Bochetto and South Philadelphia activist Jody Della Barba, the two leading forces in pushing for the removal of the box, who are ecstatic as they read the decision from the court. Bochetto reveals to Giordano that he plans to head down to Marconi Plaza today and remove the box himself, explaining that Police will have to arrest him if they try to stop him, telling Dom that he will provide updates throughout the show as he heads down to South Philadelphia. (Photo by Getty Images)
Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by breaking some great news, telling that the Commonwealth Court has ruled to remove the wooden box surrounding the Christopher Columbus statue in South Philadelphia. Dom leads off the show welcoming in attorney George Bochetto and South Philadelphia activist Jody Della Barba, the two leading forces in pushing for the removal of the box, who are ecstatic as they read the decision from the court. Bochetto reveals to Giordano that he plans to head down to Marconi Plaza today and remove the box himself, explaining that Ptelling Dom that he will provide updates throughout the show as he heads down to South Philadelphia Then, Dom welcomes legendary broadcaster Bill O'Reilly back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss multiple topics playing out across the Country. First, Giordano asks O'Reilly about his fantastic Killing series, with O'Reilly recommending that listeners check out the newest installment, Killing the Legends, focusing this time on the larger-than-life stories of huge celebrities such as Elvis Presley and Muhammed Ali. Then, Giordano tells O'Reilly about the breaking news concerning the Christopher Columbus statue, explaining the ideology behind liberals who try and tear down statues, explaining the ultimate purpose and goal of their overbearing censorship. Then, Giordano asks Bill for his opinion on the trade between the United States and Russia for Brittney Griner, with Bill pointing out all the negatives of the horrible deal the released ‘The Merchant of Death.' (Photo by Getty Images)
On November 9th, Attorney Josh Prince of Prince Law Officed, P.C. announced his candidacy for the Commonwealth Court: a vacancy resultant from then-Judge Kevin Brobson's election to the PA Supreme Court last year.Josh sat down with Jared and discussed this and other recent events in his life. This could be one of the most important podcasts we have done. The courts are the last check in our system of checks and balances to ensure freedom and liberty. Josh needs our support. he has been a longtime friend of Jared's and has been training for years. Jared and LTAC endorse Joshua Prince's candidacy for the Commonwealth Court.Check out our website for more info and to register for classeswww.lodestonetac.comContact us at info@lodestonetac.comFollow us on FacebookLodestone Training and ConsultingInstagram@lodestonetrainingandconsultingGab@LodestoneTrainingandConsultingFollow our instructors on InstagramJared - @ltac_zuluChris - @lodestonefoxFlynn - @sek_ltac'Light' Chris - @ltac_whiskeyAbby - @ltac_sixKirk - @basil_fnfalDan - @w3dmjJon - @jon_ozz_ltac
Jess McWilliams – Jess is the Education Sr. Director with Insurance Agents & Brokers (IA&B) and has been with the Association for 24 years, joining directly out of college. Jess loves working with the association members and education participants to navigate their continuing education needs and career goals She loves the Pittsburgh Steelers and spending time traveling with her husband, Nate and two daughters, Delaney and Ava.Jason F. Ernst – Jason F. Ernest, Esq. is President & CEO of Insurance Agents and Brokers (IA&B), a professional trade association serving independent insurance agents in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. Prior to his current role, Jason oversaw IA&B's legal, government and industry affairs, as well as its marketing and communications efforts. He continues to engage with member agents on a daily basis to assist them with legal compliance and offer statutory, regulatory and contractual analysis and interpretation. Jason also works with insurance carriers in matters of mutual interest, and he oversees IA&B's lobbying efforts in Harrisburg, Annapolis and Dover. During his 17-year tenure with IA&B, Jason has ingrained himself within the independent insurance agent community. He uses this knowledge and expertise to help IA&B members become better agents. Jason is an undergraduate of The Pennsylvania State University, where he majored in Public Policy. He attended law school at Widener University and became licensed to practice in Pennsylvania in 2005. While at IA&B, Jason has argued successfully before the Insurance Department and the Commonwealth Court, where he represented the interests of independent agents. He resides in Hershey, PA with his wife Lisa and son Brayden.
By Gabriella Raful, WXVU News Director With the indoor masking mandate back in place in Philadelphia, a group of local residents and business owners have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the mandate. According to Action News, the suit was filed in the Commonwealth Court and seeks to throw out the mandate based on CDC guidelines. The CDC's guidelines now focus more on hospitalizations rather than case counts when recommending masking and adding more protections against the coronavirus. The city last week announced it is reimposing indoor masking based on increasing cases of the coronavirus, moving the city into the "mask precautions" tier of its coronavirus response system. Restaurant owners have called the city's decision a major blow to the industry, which they claim is unfair, as they have worked hard to keep their workers and guests safe throughout the pandemic. In other news, a random act of kindness happened to Doylestown couple, Jane and Kevin Sebesky, this past week. Last September, Kevin underwent multiple surgeries that led to a spinal infection, which ultimately left him paralyzed. Drowning in medical costs, their kids started a GoFundMe to raise money for a power wheelchair and transport van. One day, a woman rang their bell and gave the couple a bag of money for the wheelchair then immediately. They hope the kind stranger sees this as they want to thank her in person. The family says once they track down the good Samaritan, they hope to use the money towards a transport van, as Kevin already got his wheelchair. His goal this year is to be able to stand up for the national anthem at a Phillies game.
Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing the ridiculous return of the mask mandate in Philadelphia, telling about the ludicrous nature of returning to the economic state we've spent so long digging out of, and telling how others throughout the country have received the news. Then, Dom reveals an update on Clarice Schillinger's campaign over the weekend, telling that the Lieutenant Governor candidate went down to Mar-a-Lago and spent some time with former President Donald Trump. This leads Giordano to some commentary centered on the former President's endorsements of Pennsylvania candidates, asking listeners who they think Trump will endorse in the gubernatorial primary. Then, local attorney Thomas King III rejoins the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the lawsuit that he and other private individuals filed against the city seeking to overturn Philadelphia's renewed indoor mask mandate that was scheduled to hit today. The lawsuit filed by King in a Commonwealth Court on Saturday argues that the City lacks the ability to impose such a mandate on the City, accusing city health officials of having usurped the power and authority of Pennsylvania's Department of Health. King tells what he hopes to accomplish with the lawsuit, and tells about the national response he's received to the lawsuit so far. (Photo by Getty Images)
Local attorney Thomas King III rejoins the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the lawsuit that he and other private individuals filed against the city seeking to overturn Philadelphia's renewed indoor mask mandate that was scheduled to hit today. The lawsuit filed by King in a Commonwealth Court on Saturday argues that the City lacks the ability to impose such a mandate on the City, accusing city health officials of having usurped the power and authority of Pennsylvania's Department of Health. King tells what he hopes to accomplish with the lawsuit, and tells about the national response he's received to the lawsuit so far. (Photo by Getty Images)
A Commonwealth Court panel has upheld a decision that denies zoning approval to build a massive warehouse complex in Dauphin County. A former lawyer in Pittsburgh who once bragged he “thinks like a criminal” just got a five-year prison sentence for dealing drugs. A Fox Chapel library will receive federal funding to help preserve its local families' history. And out of all the jobs out there, there's one that Pennsylvanians complain about the most. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Giordano welcomes back in attorney Wally Zimolong onto the Dom Giordano Program for an update on his case pushing back against Act 77, which was approved in a bipartisan fashion, loosened the mail-in balloting rules while ending straight-ticket voting. Zimolong takes us inside the back and forth with Commonwealth Court judges, discussing arguments made by judges, including one that brings race into the debate. In addition, Giordano and Zimolong tell about the detrimental nature of allowing lax mail-in voting, and both offer why Pennsylvanians would benefit by ending Act 77. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
Full Hour | In today's final hour, Giordano welcomes back in attorney Wally Zimolong onto the Dom Giordano Program for an update on his case pushing back against Act 77, which was approved in a bipartisan fashion, loosened the mail-in balloting rules while ending straight-ticket voting. Zimolong takes us inside the back and forth with Commonwealth Court judges, discussing arguments made by judges, including one that brings race into the debate. In addition, Giordano and Zimolong tell about the detrimental nature of allowing lax mail-in voting, and both offer why Pennsylvanians would benefit by ending Act 77. Then, after Wally, Giordano circles back to strategizing the response to Putin's invasion into Ukraine, playing back a clip of CNN's Jim Sciutto asking Biden spokesperson Ned Price why the administration continues to refuse a no-fly zone. Giordano takes umbrage with this suggestion, again explaining how a no-fly-zone would be met with ramped up retaliation by Putin. In the clip, Sciutto asks whether Putin essentially has veto power, and Dom agrees with this sentiment in a sense, explaining that we need to be careful to not draw ourselves into the next World War.
When Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, Pennsylvania's republican-led state legislature went into action, creating new barriers to voting. Ginned up by Donald Trump's baseless claim of voter fraud, the republican majority on the Commonwealth Court successfully challenged a recent law making mail-in voting more expansive. The democratic governor and secretary of state are appealing this decision and navigating furthter attempts to suppress access to the ballot box. The partisan tug of war further alienates those who do not trust either party. Civil rights champion Kadida Kenner founded the New Pennsylvania Project to reach the 1.1million Pennsylvanians who are eligible to vote but are not registered or are not casting ballots. In a state where 27% of the population are people of color and the House and Senate are 90% white, the future is in the hands of young people and communities of color. Kadida's team is knocking on doors and listening to what matters to potential voters. And this strategy is motivating young people to join the NPP team. Kadida wants all people to be inspired by the collective power of their vote.
Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by wishing listeners a Happy ‘George Washington's Birthday,' and tells why he thinks President's Day only diminishes the legacy of Washington himself. Then, Giordano offers some news regarding voter integrity here in Pennsylvania, telling of a case won in the Commonwealth Court that calls into question the vote counting in the most recent election. Then, Giordano reveals that the CDC has adjusted their speech guidelines, adding an extra 6 months to speech development seemingly due to implications from masking and Coronavirus. In addition, Giordano gives his annual big list of his top Presidents of all time, and tells about a controversy in Bucks County over the blocking of a constituent's number. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
In today's episode:Total narrative collapse as a disastrous phone call between Ukraine's President Zelensky and the fake president Joe Biden leaves CNN scrambling to memory-hole the story in multiple places and the White House incompetently running damage controlUkraine's Zelensky embarrasses Biden on the global stage announcing that he knows better what's happening in his own country (obviously) and that the problem is the dishonest mediaBarry Manilow joins Neil Young by canceling himself in support of censorshipThe corrupt left-wing 'think tank' Brookings Institution publishes a 'study' about online 'violence' toward women to lay further censorship groundworkThe Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rules that their improperly enacted election processes in 2019's Act 77 were unconstitutional, and were unconstitutional when the election was held.To support directly: anchor.fm/imyourmoderator or ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorbtc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Merch site: www.cancelcouture.com or shop.spreadshirt.com/cancel-coutureWriting at: imyourmoderator.substack.comFollow the podcast info stream: t.me/imyourmoderator or on Gab or Gettr @imyourmoderatorSupport the show (https://www.ko-fi.com/imyourmoderator) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul.
Mark Levin. Pelosi's Gestapo, Jan 6th Political Prisoners Update, Ukraine, Lost Stealth Fighter in South China Sea. https://www.marklevinshow.com/audio-rewind/ The race is on between the U.S and the Chinese to retrieve America's most advanced stealth fighter jet which has reportedly slid off the deck of a U.S Navy aircraft carrier in the South China Sea. U.S officials are concerned about China salvaging the aircraft before they do, to have a sample of the Navy's most elite warplane. Then, many are concerned with why America should do anything with Ukraine. If the U.S ignores its responsibility to defend Ukraine under the Budapest Memorandum of Security Assurances of 1994 it would be violating its part of the treaty. The founders warned against an activist court. Where is judicial review in the Constitution? It's not. This power exercised by the Supreme Court known as judicial review started in Marbury versus Madison. Jefferson noted that declaring what the law is, has more influence than every other branch of government. This practice contravenes the Constitution and is an authority given to the Court by itself, not by the framers or We The People. The constitutional case for the 2020 election in Pennsylvania that was brought by Greg Teufel and Julie Levin scored a victory today in the state's Commonwealth Court. The court ruled that the practice of no-excuse mail-in ballots, put in place by Democrats right before the 2020 election was unconstitutional. This case was initially dismissed outright by the U.S Supreme Court despite being meritorious. Mark Levin Audio Rewind - 2/10/22 Author Julie Kelly calls in to discuss today's bombshell update in the January 6th court saga. It was revealed by the judge that the whereabouts of then-Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris were misrepresented by the government in their filings. It turns out that Harris was at the DNC offices where a pipe-bomb was reported, and that Vice President Pence was also not in the building at the time of the breach as reported. Will the Judge hold anyone in contempt? Will the trespassing charges stick since that was the reason the building was off-limits? Afterward, Congressman Troy Nehls, a former Sheriff, caught the Capitol Police taking photos of the whiteboard in his office on a Saturday Afternoon. The Capitol Police claimed that they found his door open and entered to investigate. They then claimed that the information on the whiteboard was suspicious, so they took photographs of it. Nehls is pushing back because his legislative priorities noted on the board in his office fall under the speech and debate clause of the Constitution. Nehls views this retaliation for being a vocal critic of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
On the Best of Mark Levin, following the resignation of Justice Stephen Breyer, President Biden has said that he will nominate the first Black woman to be the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. The practice of hiring someone based on race or sex has been found to be unlawful for schools, businesses, and others but when Biden does it it's no longer a problem. The perverse ideology of American Marxism has crept into every facet of our government including the judiciary. The race is on between the U.S and the Chinese to retrieve America's most advanced stealth fighter jet which has reportedly slid off the deck of a U.S Navy aircraft carrier in the South China Sea. U.S officials are concerned about China salvaging the aircraft before they do, to have a sample of the Navy's most elite warplane. Then, many are concerned with why America should do anything with Ukraine. If the U.S ignores its responsibility to defend Ukraine under the Budapest Memorandum of Security Assurances of 1994 it would be violating its part of the treaty. The founders warned against an activist court. Where is judicial review in the Constitution? It's not. This power exercised by the Supreme Court known as judicial review started in Marbury versus Madison. Jefferson noted that declaring what the law is, has more influence than every other branch of government. This practice contravenes the Constitution and is an authority given to the Court by itself, not by the framers or We The People. The constitutional case for the 2020 election in Pennsylvania that was brought by Greg Teufel and Julie Levin scored a victory today in the state's Commonwealth Court. The court ruled that the practice of no-excuse mail-in ballots, put in place by Democrats right before the 2020 election was unconstitutional. This case was initially dismissed outright by the U.S Supreme Court despite being meritorious.
COURT RULES MAIL-IN-BALLOTS ARE ILLEGAL IN PENNSYLVANIAhttps://gorightnews.com/court-rules-mail-in-ballots-are-illegal-in-pennsylvania/https://www.spreaker.com/user/9922149/court-rules-mail-in-ballots-are-illegal-The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania just ruled that Act 77, the state's mail-in-voting law enacted right before the 2020 election, was unconstitutional. The numbers: 2.6 million Pennsylvanians voted by mail in 2020, up from roughly 300,000 in 2016. Back up: Act 77 allowed voters to submit a ballot by mail up to 50 days before an election and sent every resident a vote-by-mail application. The court ruled that Act 77 "violates the Pennsylvania Constitution and is, therefore, void" because Article VII, Section 1 of the Pennsylvania constitution, requires citizens to vote in person [with exceptions for military and disabled voters.]Why this matters now: Pennsylvania is prohibited from using vote-by-mail in the upcoming 2022 midterms or any election going forward. The state's Democrat governor, Tom Wolfe is appealing this decision to the state Supreme Court, hoping they will overturn the lower court. This all just reinforces what we already knew - that Trump was right to say the 2020 election was stolen. Pennsylvania illegally changed election law to allow mass vote by mail, which in turn allows for voter fraud. [Source: American Greatness, Waking Up Right Newsletter]
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the recent Commonwealth Court ruling on Act 77, and what this means for the voting law debate.
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Pennsylvania voters can still apply for mail-in ballots without a legal excuse despite a recent Commonwealth Court ruling. PennDOT has ordered a review of several bridges with similar structures to the recently collapsed Fern Hollow Bridge. These are (or were, depending on when you listen to this episode) the odds of Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow this year during Groundhog Day. And hunters throughout the state have bagged their fifth largest bear harvest ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On Friday's Mark Levin Show, the constitutional case for the 2020 election in Pennsylvania that was brought by Greg Teufel and Julie Levin scored a victory today in the state's Commonwealth Court. The court ruled that the practice of no-excuse mail-in ballots, put in place by Democrats right before the 2020 election was unconstitutional. This case was initially dismissed outright by the U.S Supreme Court despite being meritorious. Attorney Greg Teufel joins the show to discuss his big win for liberty. This is a real David versus Goliath story. The law Teufel challenged (Act 77) included expanded mail-in voting and absentee voting in a manner that was unconstitutional. Teufel argued that the doctrine of latches did not apply in this case and won. The case now heads to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for appeal. Then, as more and more officers are shot at by criminals, the widow of slain NYPD Officer Jason Rivera spoke at his funeral and called out the pro-crime progressive prosecutors that fail to keep people safe. Cops are human and they come in every race across this country. Later, George Soros is pumping more money into a new Political Action Committee that will be led by his son Alexander Soros. They will be supporting congressional Democrats and Democrat secretaries of state. While they fight to reverse gerrymandering the practice was created to ensure representation for African American voters, yet the Democrats use gerrymandering to ensure victories for Democrats who are usually White. Afterward, President Biden should be impeached from the office of President of the United States. The House must look into impeachment and/or the use of the 25th Amendment. The border crisis alone is enough for impeachment, but there are so many other issues.
Attorney Wally Zimolong returns to the Dom Giordano Program fresh off a big win in court, with the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruling that Act 77 is unconstitutional. Act 77 was the Commonwealth's no-excuse mail-in voting law, initiated in 2019 during Coronavirus that would allow any qualified voter to vote-by-mail. Wally explains that entire court heard the case with the exception of a couple recusals, tells that he's pleased to receive this terrific decision today, and frames what this means for voter security and election integrity moving forward. (Photo by Getty Images)
Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, made it clear this week that the Biden administration does not see canceling student loan debt as a priority. Instead, the Dems in power are turning to their old game of means-testing and “targeted” loan relief. In his speech on Thursday, he didn't even mention Biden's promise to forgive $10,000 for every student carrying federal student debt. The book-banning continues. This week, McMinn County school board in Tennessee banned the Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel, Maus, from its schools. Board members said the book contained “inappropriate language” and depictions of a nude mouse in a concentration camp. Maus creator, Art Spiegelman, called the decision “Orwellian.” A new peer-reviewed study, scientists believe they finally figured out the large methane releases in cities. As it turns out, gas stoves release a significant amount of methane - even when they are off. Scientists found that nearly three-quarters of the methane leaking from stoves came from when they were not running. The study projected that methane emissions from stoves are about the same as the CO2 released by 500,000 gas powered cars in a year. Spotify is standing in Joe Rogan's corner after Neil Young said that he would pull his music from the site if they continued to platform the coronavirus misinformation podcaster. Young issued the ultimatum after more than 1,000 doctors signed a petition calling on Spotify to crack down on COVID misinformation being spread on its site. By mid-week, Niel Young pulled his music. Young said he and his partners are losing 60% of their streaming income, but it was worth the hit to preserve “our integrity and our beliefs. Misinformation about COVID is over the line.” This morning, a few hours before Biden is scheduled to speak in Pittsburgh about infrastructure, a bridge collapsed in the Point Breeze neighborhood of the Steel City. People in the area Tweeted pictures three years ago of the bridge's completely rusted through beam supports. No one was killed but several people were injured as several cars and a bus were on the bridge when it went down. Will Joe Manchin still refuse to support Build Back Better? Map Wars continue. Looks like the Commonwealth Court will end up picking a map from several maps submitted by a variety of groups. That will set up the second time in a row the PA Supreme Court likely will be picking the maps again. The Commonwealth Court struck down Act 77 and no-excuse mail-in voting. Governor Wolf is expected to file an immediate appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court which will put a stay on the decision. This is just another example of how the conservative led court is hostile to voting rights. A new report says that Pennsylvania is the Cyber Charter Capital of the nation. From the Philadelphia Inquirer: “Pennsylvania is the “cyber charter capital of the nation,” the report released Thursday by the PA Charter Performance Center said. It describes Pennsylvania as standing apart not just for its large number of students attending its 14 cyber charters — 61,000 in 2020-21, up from 38,000 the year before — but also for insufficient oversight and funding provisions that haven't been updated since the virtual schools were first permitted in 2002.” Monarchists were successful in getting a Harrisburg woman fired from her job because she has been talking about the royal family's racism. You can help on Amanda recover from the monarchists' assault. Throw her a few bucks on her newly launched GoFundMe site: Help @matta_of_fact cover living expenses A SpaceX rocket booster launched in 2015 is on a collision course with the Moon after 7 years in a chaotic orbit. The 4.4 ton spent booster is expected to crash into the far side of the Moon some time on March 4th. The Falcon 9 booster carried a climate observation satellite 930,000 miles from Earth. The new season of Ozark is out. I'm almost through Foundation. Here in SE PA I'm just waiting to see how much snow we get from this nice little Nor'easter heading our way.
Like other lawmakers in a handful of states, Pennsylvania Senate Republicans have initiated a sham review of the 2020 general election. On a party-line vote, a committee of the state Senate voted to subpoena the personally identifying information of all nine million registered voters in Pennsylvania. The subpoena demands voters' names, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers. ACLU-PA has joined a lawsuit challenging the subpoena as co-counsel for eight individuals and three advocacy organizations - Make The Road Pennsylvania, Common Cause PA, and the League of Women Voters of PA. Oral arguments in the case will be held on December 15 before the Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg. In this episode, we hear from Diana Robinson, civic engagement director for Make The Road PA, and Marian Schneider, consulting attorney on elections and voting rights for ACLU-PA. Marian and Diana discuss why the Senate's sham review is an unnecessary distraction from real issues, why it threatens both voting rights and the right to privacy, and how supporters of democracy can support and protect the franchise. Learn more about this case at aclupa.org/Dush. Learn more about the work of Make The Road PA at maketheroadpa.org, on Facebook, and on Twitter [at]MakeTheRoadPA.
We had this conversation prior to the General Election on November 2, 2021. Judge Dumas graciously spent 30 minutes of her schedule with us, talking about her work on and off the bench. She actively engages and educates stakeholders on human trafficking, trauma and the Court's role. We thorough appreciate the time we spent with her, and we're super thrilled that she won her bid for a seat on the Commonwealth Court in Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love has been blessed with an angel on the bench.
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The owner of a food cart in Philadelphia tried breaking up a fight that broke out between high school students and ended up getting beat up instead. Several towns filed a suit in Commonwealth Court which seeks to block PennDOT tolling a bridge on I-79. A group of bald eagles were observed to have been “acting strangely” near the Maryland-Pennsylvania border the other day. Plus, this century's longest lunar eclipse is on its way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On Wednesday, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a statewide school mask mandate ordered by the state's acting Health Secretary Alison Beam in August was “void and unenforceable.” In a 4-1 decision, the court ruled that the state bureaucrat overstepped her authority by ordering students to wear masks in school in an attempt to slow the spread of the Chinese coronavirus. Read Full Article Here!
A perennial student of her craft, Judge Lori Dumas looks to bring her incredible resume from the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia to the Commonwealth Court. Additionally, she explained how the Commonwealth Court works, what it does, and how it affects the normal everyday person. As a woman of the people, Judge Dumas brings a different perspective to this infamous judicial tier.
Judge Kevin Brobson, serving as the President Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, joins the Dom Giordano Program to discuss his candidacy as a member of the state's Supreme Court. First, Brobson explains that his candidacy is not due to personal ambition; instead, his efforts are in dedication to making the state a better place to live, in which citizens' rights are protected. Brobson explains that, in the area of election law, he would bring vast experience to the court in dealing with one of the hottest contested topics currently in the Court. In addition, Brobson also tells what he'd bring to the court in the way of decision-making, explaining the value he places on the constitution when determining judgements. (Photo by Getty Images) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Season 4! We start the season off by interviewing Judge David Spurgeon who is currently running for Commonwealth Court. We begin the interview by talking about his upbringing in McKeesport in the Monongahela Valley and how his background led him to a successful career in law. Next, we talk about his decision to...
This is Why Courts Matter! We get to elect our highest justices in PA. Judge Lane is the ONLY candidate for superior court who has, ya know, been a judge! Us PA voters have one vote for Superior Court (and one for Supreme Court and TWO for Commonwealth Court. Judge Timika Lane (https://judgelane.com/) discusses her...
Judge Lori Dumas (https://www.judgedumas2021.com/) is running for the PA Commonwealth Court, one of the three major courts in PA (with Superior- parallel to Commonwealth and Superior- the highest). We whole-heartedly support her candidacy, and you can see why in this interview. Be sure to vote November 2! It’s an opportunity year. Judge Dumas’ website is...
Welcome to Season 4! We start the season off by interviewing Judge David Spurgeon who is currently running for Commonwealth Court. We begin the interview by talking about his upbringing in McKeesport in the Monongahela Valley and how his background led him to a successful career in law. Next, we talk about his decision to...
Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing the pizza war developing between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and opposition candidate, Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Ciattarelli posted to social media a picture of Governor Murphy from back in October of he and his wife eating pizza, with a caption pointing toward Murphy's Massachusetts roots, saying that a true New Jerseyian folds their pizza. Giordano takes umbrage with this, explaining that he finds it completely appropriate to eat an unfolded pizza. Then, Giordano discusses Anthony Fauci's appearance on MSNBC, in which he told Chuck Todd, ‘when you attack Anthony Fauci, you are attacking science,' to which Giordano finds absolutely ludicrous. Also, Giordano brings up Montgomery County's decisions on summer camps for kids, as they continue to require excessive restrictions while neighboring counties relax guidelines. In today's second hour, Giordano leads off by discussing a court ruling regarding Neshaminy high school and their ‘Redskins' nickname. On Monday, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania overturned a decision by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, noting that the nickname does not violate the Pennsylvania law that prohibits discrimination. According to Commonwealth Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, there was no evidence that the Neshaminy School District had ever discriminated or harassed any student of Native American descent. Judge Brobson explained further that a person can be held liable for discrimination, but the PHRC cannot be applied to a school district. Also, Giordano discusses the economy, speaking of proposed tax decreases in Philadelphia and the heightened inflation brought forth by the Biden administration. In the final hour of today's show, Dom Giordano leads off by discussing Redskins football player Montez Sweat's decision to refuse a vaccine. After the NFL recently announced that teams who are 85% vaccinated could essentially return to normalcy, Redskins coach Ron Rivera brought in a vaccination expert hoping to convince players such as Sweat to take the vaccine, but Sweat remains unmoved. Then, Giordano discusses an email, in which a listener wrote that he believes all students learning to drive should be required to learn how to use a manual transmission. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordi and Taylor interview Amanda Green-Hawkins who is currently running for Commonwealth Court in PA. We begin the conversation by talking about the role of the Commonwealth Court and the responsibilities of a judge. We then talk about Amanda Green-Hawkins’ personal and professional background. Afterwards there is a discussion about equity in the judicial system, […]
I just love Jacinta Smith and her store, The Willow Tree, located on Commonwealth Court off Kentucky 54. Mother’s Day is almost here, and The Willow Tree has so many beautiful options to choose from. The Willow Tree is one of my favorite places to shop for just the right special gift! Jacinta, gives us some history behind her store and what the location was like 27 years ago. Her store has grown and expanded with so many options to purchase! Some of The Willow Tree products are: hand soaps, sprays, lotions, jewelry, home decor galore, lamps, wreaths, flowers, bereavement gifts, babies, kids, shirts, socks, specialty items and so so much more! Keep reading...
It's a full house: Dill, Brent, Jake, Marty, and Ted Brogan are joined in-studio by PA State Representative Ryan Bizzarro for a wide-ranging conversation about his career and what he hopes to accomplish in a fifth term representing the PA 3rd. After a brief bio, we shower Representative Bizzarro with praise for his various awards, which segues into a discussion about how the 2020 campaign has been the most difficult political campaign of his career. We talk about voting, either by mail-in or in person at a drop box or at the polls - just do it.Rep. Bizzarro talks about his office's performance in constituent service, and how Erie Insurance keeps poaching his chiefs of staffJake makes the strangest segue here, but yes, we are working a Bud Dwyer project. Ryan tells the story about how he and Representative Flynn were almost robbed at gunpoint near the capitol by the "Bipartisan Bandits". After the beer segment, Ryan gives us some great inside baseball about his experience with the Clinton family, and why they influenced him to get involved in Democratic Politics. Ryan gives us an honest opinion about Greg Hayes, Brian Shank, and several others. Why is Greg Hayes so bad at everything, and how did the venue change actually screw Hayes over in Commonwealth Court?Rep. Bizzarro also talks about the breakdown in communication between legislators and the Governor's office during the lockdown and reopening phases.He breaks down his case for getting your vote and what the future holds for him. Do you feel like you aren't getting enough Idiotville? Check out our Patreon for BONUS CONTENT at Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast***For those of you that have won shirts and prize packs, we had a slight delay due to personal reasons this weekend, but they should be sent out shortly!***Beer Segment: The "Holy Grail" of IPAs has been found! Thanks to an out of state hookup from Ted Brogan, we got our hands on some Heady Topper from Alchemist Brewing. This is a highly recommended beer by us at 4.5/5! Good luck getting some, Idiots!================================================================================www.idiotvillepodcast.buzzsprout.com www.patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast - It's back!================================================================================Our theme song is composed and performed by Warehouse 11: Guitars by Brian Blake, drums by Dave Blake, bass by Chris Owochttps://www.facebook.com/Warehouse11Band/ http://www.warehouseelevenband.yolasite.com/================================================================================www.idiotvillepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/idiotvillepodcastinstagram: idiotvillepodcastTwitter: @BrentNLibery, @TheRealJakeNew1, @Dill_spears, @TedBrogan2, @MartyBalawkayidiotvillepodcast@gmail.comJoin our Facebook group!Support the show (http://Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast)
It's Tuesday, September 3, 2019. In today's episode: * From the early 19th century “pauper schools” to today's mixed state-and-local education funding, despite various reform measures in between, the way we pay for Pennsylvania schools rests on staggeringly unequal disparities between rich districts and poor districts. But a forthcoming Commonwealth Court case could create a “landmark” change * And more news items from the city of Pittsburgh and our region The Pittsburgh Record, from Postindustrial Media, is created by Adam Shuck and edited by Matt Stroud, with music by Phil Ortmann and sound editing by Tim Mulhern. Subscribe to The Pittsburgh Record email newsletter at postindustrial.com/pghrecord
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