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Faith leaders condemn a Pennsylvania Halloween parade float with an Auschwitz sign

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PEP Radio @pepradio.bsky.social · 14h

Faith leaders condemned the St. Joseph Catholic School float in the Hanover PA Halloween parade, because it had a replica of the Auschwitz sign, "Arbeit Macht Frei."

States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 14h

If you run a nonprofit organization that serves the transgender or immigrant communities, under new regulations from the Department of Education, your employees will not qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for student loans. Thus, the Court challenge.

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 1d

Just before the video ends, we have an example of a disabled Marine Corps veteran in Louisville, KY who is crying, worried about his SNAP benefits.

PEP Radio @pepradio.bsky.social · 1d

While Congress and the President's cabinet continue to eat, have a place to sleep at night, and live comfortably day to day, real people across America are suffering painful consequences.

AM News Nov 03, 2025

Judges rule on SNAP benefits cases & Senate not abandoning the filibuster

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 2d

You can play along here on Bluesky! Leave your answer in the comments. We will be checking all our social media for responses. The top responses across all our platforms will be read on our YouTube video with tomorrow's question.

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Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 3d

Two different judges ruled that SNAP benefits must be paid from contingency funds. Also, Senators John Thune (R-ND) and John Barrasso (R-WY) agreed not to eliminate the filibuster.

New segment launch: PEP Radio "Match Game"

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Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 4d

Today's question: Did you hear about Halloween at the White House this year? President and First Lady Trump were on hand to give out candy for the trick-or-treaters. Instead of dropping candy in the children’s bags, the President dropped in BLANK.

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 4d

Every day on our PEP Radio YouTube channel, we will be asking our audience to answer one question by filling in the blank; we would also like our audience to select the comments they like. We'll read the top 3 vote getters on the following episode. New questions will be posted between 7 and 8 PM.

Special Reports - YouTube

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 5d

Apologies for being gone so long. We prepared a 1-hour program about the history of government shutdowns in the US. Many of them have been over health insurance premiums. From President Gerald Ford to President Trump, this special report covers the shutdowns of the last 50 years.

These are extended videos that provide in-depth information about various topics of great importance to the US population.

King Charles III set to unveil first national memorial honoring LGBTQ+ military personnel in UK

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PEP Radio @pepradio.bsky.social · 7d

King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer recognize and honor the sacrifices made by LGBTQ+ veterans in the UK military. Why can't the US do the same thing?

Official notice from the USDA (Commentary/Opinion)

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Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 7d

It's not even the case that the trans community would vote for Trump. Either they would vote 3rd party, or not at all. In either case, the Democrats cannot take any votes for granted. Centrism is not the solution. We must form a cohesive, focused, and collective party that stands against aggression.

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Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 7d

Our response to the USDA.gov post on their website about SNAP benefits not coming on November 1.

US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for high-stakes meeting

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 7d

The federal government is blaming undocumented migrants and transgender people for the US government shutdown. Thus, people who rely on SNAP benefits will go hungry in April because of them. This is pure bullsh!t. Our response is in comment 1.

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PEP Radio @pepradio.bsky.social · 8d

US and China say trade deal is drawing closer ahead of meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinpeng.

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out November 1.

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PEP Radio @pepradio.bsky.social · 8d

Trump admin announces that no federal food assistance will go out as of November 1 per the www.usda.gov.

Dozens charged in illegal sports betting and rigged poker games tied to the Mafia

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PEP Radio @pepradio.bsky.social · 11d

Dozens have been charged in an illegal betting scheme and rigged poker games. Among those charged are Miami Heat's Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers Chauncey Billups. Details coming later today.

NC adopts new Trump backed US House districts aimed at gaining a GOP seat.

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 12d

North Carolina has a new US House map after the legislature voted to redraw their districts. Governor Josh Stein (D-NC) cannot veto or override the map.

Trump receive Nixon Foundation's Architect of Peace Award

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 12d

According to the antifa handbook, page 258, paragraph 2, we were supposed to have doughnuts at the local rally. Unfortunately, due to the government shutdown, funding for the doughnuts was cut. The sacrifices we have to make!

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 13d

Other winners of this "Peace" award include Dick Cheney, George HW Bush, George W. Bush, Donald Rumsfeld, and Henry Kissinger.

PEP Radio @pepradio.bsky.social · 13d

President Donald Trump wins the Richard M. Nixon Foundation's Architect of Peace award. Guess it's a consolation prize for not getting the Nobel.

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 14d

Once again, Trump f's up everything he touches.

News Blast Oct 21, 2025, LH

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 14d

The quotes you see here come from former President of Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City, UT. Dallin Oaks is now the head of the Mormon Church.

Tomorrow's News for October 21, 2025

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 14d

Tomorrow's headlines from the Morning News.

News Blast Oct 20, 2025, PM

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PEP Radio @pepradio.bsky.social · 14d

What are your thoughts about this?

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 14d

Justice Amy Coney Barrett was interviewed by NYT's Ross Douthat. She claims that she doesn't think the Obergefell v Hodges marriage equality case will be overturned.

News Blast Oct 20, 2025, PM

Pennsylvania Equality Project @paequalitypro.bsky.social · 14d

Justice Amy Coney Barrett was interviewed by NYT's Ross Douthat. She claims that she doesn't think the Obergefell v Hodges marriage equality case will be overturned.

News Blast Oct 20, 2025, LH

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PEP Radio @pepradio.bsky.social · 15d

Philadelphia is preparing to open the Philly Pride Visitors' Center ahead of the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.