Artículo de opinión
El senador John I. Kane reflexiona sobre su primer año de mandato
Artículo de opinión del Senador John I. Kane
Its been just over a year since I was sworn in as the state Senator for the 9th Senatorial District, representing parts of Delaware and Chester Counties. During that time, I’ve met with business owners, community leaders, veterans, educators, nurses, and neighbors. I’ve connected with you at district events and open houses, via phone call and over Zoom.
Para honrar el legado del Dr. King, aumente el salario mínimo
Artículo de opinión del Senador John I. Kane
Hace 59 años, el Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. pronunció su histórico discurso "Tengo un sueño" en la Marcha sobre Washington por el Trabajo y la Libertad. Preguntó a los 250.000 asistentes cómo, un siglo después del fin de la esclavitud, los negros estadounidenses seguían "viviendo en una solitaria isla de pobreza en medio de un vasto océano de prosperidad material." Para el Dr. King, los manifestantes estaban en la capital para "cobrar un cheque" y hacer realidad por fin la promesa del Sueño Americano para todos, independientemente del color de su piel.
It’s time to Free the Funds
OpEd by Senator John Kane
About six months ago, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, a historic investment in the working families and communities who had been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. At the time, I applauded that bill – it was proof of what good government can do, of how we can invest in working people to build our economy back.
Help is Here
OpEd by Senator John Kane
It’s been a challenging month for working Pennsylvanians: the Supreme Court struck down the federal eviction moratorium; expanded pandemic unemployment benefits are ending; Hurricane Ida devastated our communities. But there are also still an unprecedented number of support programs available to help families get back on their feet. This is what we, as elected officials, should be doing right now: supporting working families as best we can. I wanted to take a few minutes and highlight some of the resources available to Pennsylvanians.
It’s time to change solitary confinement in Pennsylvania
OpEd by Senator John Kane “I can emphatically say I have more trauma from six months in solitary than four combat tours in the Marines.” This is what we heard from a solitary confinement survivor, Reverend Dr. Chris Kimmenez, at our policy hearing this past...