Saquon Barkley stamps the Eagles as a legitimate Super Bowl contender

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25/11/2024

PHILADELPHIA— Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards, putting him in the Eagles franchise record book.

Might he also run his way into an MVP award or a Super Bowl berth for Philadelphia?

The Eagles (9-2) have reeled off seven straight wins since the bye, including Sunday’s 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, and trail Detroit by one game for the best record in the NFC. Only the Lions, Chiefs and Bills have better odds to win the Super Bowl according to BetMGM Sportsbook, and coach Nick Sirianni has Barkley and Jalen Hurts at the top of their games headed down the stretch.

Barkley has emerged as a heavy MVP favorite and stamped himself as perhaps the greatest free-agent acquisition in team history with a season to remember for the Eagles.

Consider:

—He finished the game with a career-high 255 rushing yards on 26 carries and two rushing TDs.

—His 255 yards on the ground set the Eagles’ single-game rushing record (LeSean McCoy, 217 yards in 2013 vs. Detroit).

—Barkley had the ninth-best single-game rushing performance in NFL history, trailing Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson (296 yards in 2007 vs. San Diego) and Buffalo’s O.J. Simpson (273 yards in 1976 at Detroit), among others.

—He eclipsed 100-plus rushing yards for the seventh time this season (most in the NFL in 2024), tying his career high (2018 with N.Y. Giants).

—His seven games with 100-plus rushing yards are tied for the second most in Eagle’s single-season history, trailing only Wilbert Montgomery in 1981 (eight).

“He just added a new dimension for us,” Hurts said.

Barkley also became the first NFL player with two 70-yard TD runs in a game since Maurice Jones-Drew in 2009.

For those keeping score at home, the Giants have lost QB Daniel Jones and Barkley with nothing to show for it but a losing record.

“I didn’t know I would have this much success, (but) I’m thankful to be here,» Barkley said. «I’m thankful for the fresh start. A big reason why I wanted to come here (is) I felt like this is a spot where I could rewrite my story and show everyone the type of player that I feel like I can be and was meant to be, and it’s working out right now.”

What’s working

Let’s give the game ball to Barkley.

Barkley totaled 302 yards from scrimmage in the win (255 rushing, 47 receiving), marking the most by any player in Eagles history and the ninth-most in a game in NFL history (last: Antonio Brown, 306 scrimmage yards in 2015 vs. Oakland).

He eclipsed 1,500-plus scrimmage yards for the season (1,602), making him the fastest player to hit that number through the first 11 games with a new team in NFL history.

It’s also the most by any player in franchise history through the first 11 games of a season.

What needs help

Did you see the score? Have you seen the record? Did you catch the Barkley and Hurts highlights?

The only thing that needs help are Eagles fans trying to cope with the idea the team could collapse in December for a second straight season.

Stock up?

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie. Lurie agreed to sell small ownership stakes totaling 8% of the team to two families, according to the Sports Business Journal. Lurie would still control 85% of the team and has no plans to divest further, the SBJ reported.

Lurie spent $185 million to buy control of the team in 1994.

The SBJ report says Susan Kim, chairman of the board of semiconductor company Amkor Technology, and Ed Peskowitz, founder of United Communications Group and a former co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, purchased small stakes in the Eagles.

Stock down

Health was the only issue. CB Darius Slay (concussion) left in the second half. WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) sat out for only the third time in his four-year career. But the Eagles suffered a devastating injury.

Injuries

The Eagles lost the heart of the team when defensive end Brandon Graham announced after the game that he was out for the season with a torn triceps. He said previously this would be his final season.

The most famous moment in Eagles history is the trick play that saw QB Nick Foles catch a touchdown to lead them past the New England Patriots for the franchise’s first Super Bowl victory. Right behind it? Graham’s strip-sack of Tom Brady in the same game with 2:21 left in the fourth quarter. Derek Barnett recovered and the Eagles hung on to win 41-33.

Graham said he had been dealing with tendinitis in his triceps before he was injured Sunday.

“If I had to go out like this, I gave everything I got,” he said.

Graham had two tackles and one sack, leading a defensive front that constantly harassed Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and sacked him five times. Graham has 3 1/2 sacks this season, his 15th with the Eagles.

Graham has been a stalwart for the Eagles since they drafted him 13th overall in 2010. He has 76 1/2 career sacks, moving into third in franchise history when he took down Stafford in the second quarter.

“He’s a leader of this team, and we’re going to rally around him and have his back,” Barkley said.

Key number

290 — The Eagles have held opponents under 300 total yards for the seventh straight game, the franchise’s longest streak since 2008.

Next steps

The Eagles have a short road trip to play the Baltimore Ravens

Cámara de Comercio Hispana anuncia los “Hispanic Excellency Awards 2024”

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25/11/2024

Cámara-de-Comercio-Hispana-anuncia — International Union of Painters y Trades District Council 21 también serán premiados. (Foto: GPHCC)

La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de la Región de Filadelfia (GPHCC) anunció a los ganadores de los “Hispanic Excellency Business Awards 2024”, quienes serán homenajeados en la Recepción Excelencia de este año, el miércoles 4 de diciembre, en “The Switch House” de Filadelfia. Con este gran evento la CCH busca celebrar a los líderes empresariales hispanos que están causando un impacto y fortaleciendo el crecimiento económico en la región de Filadelfia y suburbios.

Según datos de la CCH, en la región funcionan 47,600 negocios propiedad de latinos, que cada año contribuyen con miles de millones de dólares a la economía, crean empleos, dinamizan las economías locales y enriquecen las comunidades con perspectivas y servicios diversos. Los “Hispanic excellency Business Awards” reconocen a destacados líderes empresariales latinos y a socios comunitarios que han superado las expectativas y han mostrado resultados excepcionales, lo cual genera un crecimiento económico sostenible y un cambio positivo para Filadelfia.

La CCHGF ha querido homenajear “a hombres y mujeres que realmente ejemplifican el poder único, la resiliencia y la excelencia que los empresarios hispanos de Filadelfia aportan a nuestra ciudad”, expresó Jennifer Rodríguez, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de la Cámara. “Estamos encantados de celebrarlos a ellos y a toda nuestra comunidad en nuestra Recepción Excelencia del 4 de diciembre”, afirmó.

Rodríguez ha extendido la invitación a todos aquellos que se esfuerzan por apoyar a los negocios latinos en Filadelfia para inscribirse y participar “en una noche de inspiración, en un ambiente de unidad y de alegría”.

Philly Gives — Magnum Group, de Vivian Isaak, será una de las empresas premiadas. (Foto: GPHCC)

Ente los homenajeados de este año se contarán negocios como Queen & Rook Game Café, propiedad de Edward García, que recibe el premio Acelerar; el sitio Architecture + Urbanism, propiedad de Antonio Fiol-Silva, premio Avance; Magnum Group Inc., propiedad de Vivian Isaak, con el premio Resiliencia; la International Union of Painters y su aliado Trades District Council 21, con el premio Superando Expectativas.

Alba Martínez, la directora de Comercio de la Ciudad de Filadelfia ha elogiado los premios afirmando que es un honor celebrar los grandes logros de los líderes empresariales latinos, al tiempo que se ha congratulado con los galardonados de este año por sus destacadas contribuciones a la vitalidad económica de la ciudad. “Filadelfia mantiene un compromiso firme de empoderar a negocios diversos, simplificar procesos, promover un crecimiento económico inclusivo, revitalizar corredores comerciales y posicionarse como un centro global de negocios, impulsado por una fuerza laboral talentosa y de alto rendimiento», aseguró.

La gala de premiación, que cuenta con patrocinadores como Comcast, Verizon, Seguros CSAA y Santander, también servirá para brindar información sobre oportunidades adicionales de patrocinio y recaudación de fondos. Las entradas tendrán un costo de $75 para miembros y $150 para no miembros. Más información en el sitio web de la GPHCC.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces the “Hispanic Excellency Awards 2024”

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25/11/2024

The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) has announced the winners of the “Hispanic Excellency Business Awards 2024,” who will be honored at this year’s Excellency Reception on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at The Switch House in Philadelphia. With this grand event, the GPHCC seeks to celebrate Hispanic business leaders who drive positive change and foster economic growth in the Philadelphia region and its suburbs.

According to the GPHCC, there are 47,600 Latino-owned businesses in the region, contributing billions of dollars to the economy annually. These businesses create jobs, stimulate local economies, and enrich communities with diverse perspectives and services. The “Hispanic Excellency Business Awards” recognize outstanding Hispanic business leaders and community partners who have exceeded expectations and delivered exceptional results, fostering sustainable economic growth and positive change in Philadelphia.

The GPHCC aims to honor “men and women who truly exemplify the unique power, resilience, and excellence that Hispanic entrepreneurs bring to our city,” said Jennifer Rodríguez, President and CEO of the Chamber. “We are thrilled to celebrate them and our entire community at our Excelencia Reception on December 4,” she added.

Rodríguez extended the invitation to everyone working to support Latino businesses in Philadelphia to register and participate “in an evening of inspiration, unity, and joy.”

This year’s honorees include businesses such as Queen & Rook Game Café, owned by Edward Garcia, which will receive the Accelerate Award; SITIO Architecture + Urbanism, owned by Antonio Fiol-Silva, which will receive the Breakthrough Award; Magnum Group Inc., owned by Vivian Isaak, awarded the Staying Power Award; and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 21, which will receive the Above & Beyond Award.

Alba Martínez, Commerce Director for the City of Philadelphia, praised the awards, stating that it is an honor to celebrate the significant achievements of Hispanic business leaders. She also congratulated this year’s awardees for their outstanding contributions to the city’s economic vitality. “Philadelphia remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering diverse businesses, simplifying processes, promoting inclusive economic growth, revitalizing commercial corridors, and positioning itself as a global business hub driven by a talented, high-performing workforce,” she affirmed.

The awards gala, supported by sponsors such as Comcast, Verizon, CSAA Insurance, and Santander, will also provide information about additional sponsorship and fundraising opportunities. Tickets are priced at $75 for members and $150 for non-members. More information is available on the GPHCC website.

Philly Gives launches new community fund to support NGOs in the region

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25/11/2024

The Philadelphia Foundation, in partnership with The Lenfest Institute for Journalism and with support from a grant by the William Penn Foundation, has announced the launch of «Philly Gives.» This new philanthropic initiative is a community-driven fund aimed at supporting and strengthening essential nonprofit organizations serving Philadelphia and its suburbs. Running from November 25, 2024, to January 31, 2025, the program will highlight nine selected organizations addressing the region’s most pressing needs, such as affordable housing, food security, healthcare access, youth development, and job training.

“This initiative represents a powerful opportunity for the community to come together and support organizations that are truly making a difference,” said Pedro Ramos, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Foundation. “Through this effort, we aim to connect donors with community-focused nonprofits on the front lines addressing our region’s most urgent needs. By supporting these organizations, we’re all investing in a brighter, more resilient future for our communities,» he added.

Philly Gives was originally conceived by Janet Haas, Chair Emerita of the William Penn Foundation and a practicing physician. Her vision to foster Philadelphia’s spirit of solidarity inspired a unique collaboration among the region’s leading philanthropic and journalistic institutions.

By connecting donors with nonprofit organizations, Philly Gives provides practical, essential services to individuals and families in need across the region. The initiative builds on the success of similar campaigns in cities like Seattle, Portland, and New York, where collaborations between community foundations, media, and the public have significantly boosted support for vital social services.

Jim Friedlich, Executive Director of The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, shared that just before the 2023 holidays, Janet Haas reached out to him, Pedro Ramos, and Shawn McCaney of the William Penn Foundation to explore how to further strengthen the culture of giving in Philadelphia. “We explored models from other cities and saw how these collaborations could inspire greater community investment in vital services,” he said.

The purpose of Philly Gives is to amplify the voices of these critically important organizations through coverage in prominent regional media outlets, including the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Tribune, Impacto, WURD Radio, 6abc, and New Mainstream Press (Metro Chinese Weekly and Metro Viet News). The collaboration aims to raise awareness and foster community support for the selected beneficiaries, each of which provides direct and crucial services to individuals and families in need across the region.

This year, the Philly Gives Fund will benefit nine nonprofit organizations selected by a diverse committee of recognized community and civic leaders. The recipients include GALAEI, the Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, Hopeworks, ACLAMO, VietLead, Why Not Prosper, Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, YEAHPhilly!, and the YMWIC (Young Men & Women in Charge Foundation). Each was chosen for its practical and essential services as well as its dedication to creating a more equitable Philadelphia.

«Philly Gives presents an incredible opportunity for our community to unite in support of organizations doing outstanding and transformative work in our neighborhoods. For our Latino community, which continues to face significant challenges, this represents not only an opportunity to receive vital support but also a powerful step toward resilience and progress,» said Dr. Michelle Carrera, Executive Director of Xiente and a member of the nominations committee. “We invite our entire community to come together and support organizations that are transforming lives,” said Martin Alfaro, Project Manager for Philly Gives. “By highlighting the power of collective giving, we ensure that every dollar goes directly to nonprofits working tirelessly to address critical needs across Greater Philadelphia. It’s an honor to provide a platform that amplifies their impact and connects them with the generosity of our region.” Alfaro concluded inviting supporters to learn more about each grantee and make their donations at phillygives.org

“Philly Gives” lanza nuevo fondo comunitario para apoyar ONG de la región

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25/11/2024

La Fundación Filadelfia, en asociación con el Instituto Lenfest de Periodismo y con el apoyo de una subvención de la Fundación William Penn, anunció el lanzamiento de “Philly Gives”, nueva iniciativa filantrópica que consiste en un fondo impulsado por la comunidad, destinado a apoyar y fortalecer a organizaciones sin fines de lucro que prestan servicios esenciales en Filadelfia y sus suburbios.

El programa, que se llevará a cabo del 25 de noviembre de 2024 al 31 de enero de 2025, destacará a nueve organizaciones seleccionadas que atienden las necesidades más urgentes de la región, como vivienda asequible, seguridad alimentaria, acceso a atención médica, desarrollo juvenil y capacitación laboral.

«Esta iniciativa representa una poderosa oportunidad para que la comunidad se una y respalde a organizaciones que están marcando verdaderamente la diferencia», dijo Pedro Ramos, presidente y director ejecutivo de la Fundación Filadelfia. «A través de este esfuerzo, buscamos conectar a los donantes con ONG centradas en la comunidad, que están en la primera línea atendiendo las necesidades más urgentes de nuestra región. Al apoyar a estas organizaciones, todos estamos invirtiendo en un futuro más brillante y resiliente para nuestras comunidades», acotó.

Philly Gives es una idea original de Janet Haas, presidenta emérita de la Fundación William Penn y médica en ejercicio. Su visión de fomentar el espíritu de solidaridad de Filadelfia inspiró una colaboración muy eficaz entre las principales instituciones filantrópicas y periodísticas de la región.

Al conectar donantes con organizaciones sin fines de lucro, Philly Gives asegura servicios prácticos y fundamentales a individuos y familias necesitados de la región. La iniciativa se basa en el éxito de campañas similares realizadas en ciudades como Seattle, Portland y Nueva York, donde colaboraciones entre fundaciones comunitarias, medios de comunicación y el público han amplificado el apoyo a los servicios sociales más indispensables.

Jim Friedlich, director ejecutivo del Instituto Lenfest de Periodismo, explicó que poco antes de las fiestas de 2023 Janet se había puesto en contacto con él, con Pedro Ramos y Shawn McCaney de la Fundación William Penn, para preguntarles qué más podían hacer para fortalecer la cultura de donaciones en Filadelfia. “Exploramos modelos de otras ciudades y vimos cómo estas colaboraciones podían inspirar una mayor inversión comunitaria en servicios vitales”, dijo.

El propósito de Philly Gives es amplificar las voces de estas organizaciones de importancia crítica a través de la cobertura en medios destacados de la región, que incluyen el Philadelphia Inquirer, el Philadelphia Tribune, Impacto, WURD Radio, 6abc y New Mainstream Press (Metro Chinese Weekly y Metro Viet News). Espera que esta colaboración ayude a crear conciencia y a fomentar el apoyo de la comunidad hacia los beneficiarios seleccionados, cada uno de los cuales proporciona servicios directos y cruciales para individuos y familias necesitadas de la región.

En su programa de este año el Fondo Philly Gives beneficiará a nueve organizaciones sin fines de lucro, seleccionadas por un comité diverso de líderes comunitarios y cívicos reconocidos, que incluyen a GALAEI, la Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, Hopeworks, ACLAMO, VietLead, Why Not Prosper, Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, YEAHPhilly! y la YMWIC (Young Men & Women in Charge Foundation). Cada una de estas organizaciones fue elegida por sus servicios prácticos y esenciales, así como por su dedicación a crear una Filadelfia más equitativa.

«Philly Gives presenta una oportunidad increíble para que nuestra comunidad se una en apoyo a las organizaciones que están realizando un trabajo destacado y transformador en nuestros vecindarios. Para nuestra comunidad latina, que sigue enfrentando desafíos significativos, esto representa no solo una oportunidad para recibir apoyo vital, sino también un paso poderoso hacia la resiliencia y el progreso», expresó la Dra. Michelle Carrera, directora ejecutiva de Xiente y miembro del comité de nominaciones.

Por su parte, Martin Alfaro, gerente de proyecto de Philly Gives afirmó que “al destacar el poder de la donación colectiva garantizamos que cada dólar vaya directo a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que trabajan incansablemente para abordar las necesidades críticas en el área de Greater Philadelphia”. Alfaro concluyó invitando a los interesados a obtener mayor información sobre estas organizaciones y también realizar donaciones a través la página de PhillyGives.org.

Con los ojos bien abiertos ante los retos por venir

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24/11/2024

La Unión Americana de Libertades Civiles (ACLU, por sus siglas en inglés) es el principal guardián de la libertad en el país. Y tenemos fama de no ser partidistas. Pediremos cuentas a los funcionarios electos, republicanos y demócratas, si no están debidamente alineados con la libertad de las personas y los derechos civiles.

Sin embargo, esa postura de principios de apartidismo no nos hace ciegos o ingenuos ante los retos que plantean los funcionarios públicos.

Donald Trump nos ha dicho exactamente qué tipo de presidente piensa ser y le creemos. El hecho es este: una segunda administración Trump es un peligro claro y presente para las libertades civiles, para las comunidades a las que servimos y para la propia democracia.

En la ACLU de Pensilvania, estaremos preparados para tomar las medidas necesarias para frenar el régimen anti-libertades civiles de Trump a nivel estatal, del condado y municipal.

Y tenemos el historial para demostrarlo. Lo hicimos durante la primera administración Trump. Una semana después de su toma de posesión en 2017, ACLU-PA estaba en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Filadelfia, saludando a las personas que entraban en el país procedentes de países de mayoría musulmana a los que Trump había prohibido la entrada y acudiendo a los tribunales en su nombre.

Desafiamos las prácticas abusivas de ICE y cuando la policía estatal y local detuvo ilegalmente a personas para comprobar su estatus migratorio, las llevamos a los tribunales y ganamos.

En las elecciones de 2020, lideramos el desafío contra el intento de Trump de privar del derecho al voto a los electores y anular la voluntad de los votantes de Pensilvania.

Mis pensamientos en este momento están con las personas que van a ser perjudicadas por esta administración. Durante toda la campaña, Trump y otros republicanos claramente convirtieron a los inmigrantes, las personas transgénero y las personas de color en el blanco de su retórica deshumanizante. Mientras tanto, en cuanto a inmigración, los demócratas se inclinaron aún más hacia la criminalización de la inmigración y estuvieron casi totalmente en silencio (con algunas notables excepciones) sobre los derechos, la dignidad y la libertad de las personas trans.

Los candidatos que no apoyan los valores de la libertad y las libertades civiles ganaron las elecciones este mes. No podremos impedir todas las cosas terribles que harán Trump y los partidarios del trumpismo. Pero estamos listos y preparados para defender nuestras libertades civiles en Pensilvania y en todo el país. Será necesario que todos trabajemos juntos para frenar los peores impulsos del movimiento MAGA.

Los gobiernos estatales y locales tienen el poder de contraatacar cuando la administración Trump intenta arrebatarnos nuestros derechos. La ACLU ha preparado un libro de jugadas llamado «Firewall For Freedom» con docenas de ideas políticas para los funcionarios estatales y municipales. Por ejemplo, Trump no puede llevar a cabo su promesa de «deportación masiva» de millones de nuestros vecinos sin la cooperación de las fuerzas del orden estatales y locales. Y, sin embargo, no hay nada en la ley que obligue a las fuerzas del orden estatales y locales a cooperar con ICE. De hecho es justo lo contrario; la aplicación de la ley de inmigración es responsabilidad exclusiva del gobierno federal. El Firewall For Freedom contiene recomendaciones políticas sobre cómo nuestras agencias policiales estatales y locales pueden contraatacar a la administración Trump.

Las leyes estatales y locales también pueden proteger a las personas de la discriminación en el lugar de trabajo, la vivienda, los comercios abiertos al público y la educación. Pensilvania cuenta con una sólida ley contra la discriminación y muchos municipios, entre ellos Filadelfia, van aún más lejos en la protección de sus residentes contra el trato injusto por motivos de identidad. Firewall For Freedom tiene recomendaciones para defender estas leyes fundamentales para proteger a las personas en función de su raza, etnia, orientación sexual, sexo e identidad de género.

En 1967, mientras lidiaba con su desilusión con el panorama legal y político, el Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. escribió ¿A dónde vamos desde aquí: comunidad o caos? En él afirmó: “Así, Estados Unidos, con la obstrucción de los segregacionistas y la indiferencia de la mayoría, erosionó silenciosamente una promesa de verdadera igualdad que había llegado antes de su tiempo.” Durante la última década, esa erosión silenciosa ha sonado y se ha sentido como un martillo neumático rompiendo la promesa de nuestra nación. El Dr. King enmarcó este dilema de la confianza sacudida en las instituciones y la necesidad de tener fe en la democracia como una elección entre comunidad o caos.

Yo elijo la comunidad.

Creo que el amor vencerá a la retórica del odio y a las políticas que han impedido a demasiadas personas experimentar la vida como miembros libres e iguales de nuestra sociedad.

Trabajando juntos, nos enfrentaremos a los retos de hoy preservando el futuro de nuestra comunidad por encima del caos.

Eyes wide open about the challenges ahead

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Mike Lee

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24/11/2024

The American Civil Liberties Union is the nation’s foremost guardian of liberty. And we are famously nonpartisan. We’ll hold elected officials, Republicans and Democrats, accountable if they’re not properly aligned with freedom for the people and civil rights.

But that principled stance of nonpartisanship doesn’t make us blind or naive about what challenges officeholders present.

Donald Trump told us exactly what kind of president he plans to be, and we believe him. The fact is this: a second Trump administration is a clear and present danger to civil liberties, to communities we serve, and to democracy itself.

At the ACLU of Pennsylvania, we will be ready to take whatever action is necessary to grind the gears of Trump’s anti-civil liberties regime at the state, county, and municipal level.

And we have the record to prove it. We did it during the first Trump administration. A week after his inauguration in 2017, ACLU-PA was at the Philadelphia International Airport, greeting people entering the country from Muslim-majority countries that Trump had banned from entry and going to court on their behalf.

We challenged abusive ICE practices, and when state and local police unlawfully detained people to check their immigration status, we took them to court and won.

In the 2020 election, we led on challenging Trump’s attempt to disenfranchise voters and overturn the will of Pennsylvania’s voters.

My thoughts right now are with the people who are going to be hurt by this administration. Throughout the campaign, Trump and other Republicans clearly made immigrants, transgender people, and people of color a target of their dehumanizing rhetoric. Meanwhile, on immigration, Democrats pivoted harder to the criminalization of immigration and were almost (with a few notable exceptions) totally silent on the rights, dignity, and freedom of trans folks.

Candidates who do not support the values of freedom and civil liberties won elections this month. We won’t be able to stop every terrible thing that Trump and adherents to Trumpism will do. But we are ready and prepared to defend our civil liberties in Pennsylvania and across the country. It will take all of us working together to slow down the worst impulses of the MAGA movement.

State and local governments have the power to push back when the Trump administration tries to steal away our rights. The ACLU has prepared a playbook called “Firewall For Freedom” with dozens of policy ideas for state and municipal officials. For example, Trump cannot carry out his promise of “mass deportation” of millions of our neighbors without cooperation from state and local law enforcement agencies. And yet there is nothing in law that requires state and local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with ICE. In fact, it’s just the opposite; immigration enforcement is the responsibility of the federal government alone. The Firewall For Freedom contains policy recommendations for how our state and local law enforcement agencies can push back against the Trump administration.

State and local laws can also protect people from discrimination in the workplace, housing, at businesses open to the public, and in education. Pennsylvania has a strong nondiscrimination law, and many municipalities, including Philadelphia, go even further in protecting their residents from unfair treatment based on their identity. The Firewall For Freedom has recommendations to uphold these critical laws to protect people on the basis of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity.

In 1967, while dealing with his disappointment with the legal and political landscape, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., penned «Where do we go from here: community or chaos?» He stated, «Thus, America, with segregationist obstruction and majority indifference, silently nibbled away at a promise of true equality that had come before its time.» Over the last decade, that silent nibble has sounded and felt like a jackhammer breaking our nation’s promise. Dr. King framed this dilemma of shaken trust in institutions and the necessity of faith in democracy as choosing community or chaos.

I choose community.

I believe that love will conquer hateful rhetoric and policies that have prevented far too many people from experiencing life as free and equal members of our society.

Working together, we will confront the challenges of today while preserving the future of our community over chaos.

Ciudad de Nueva York reduce a 60.000 la población de inmigrantes en los albergues

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23/11/2024

Nueva York.- La población de inmigrantes en los refugios de la ciudad de Nueva York, que han estado llegando en los últimos dos años, se ha reducido a unos 60.000 como resultado de la política de limitar su estadía a 30 días para solteros y a 60 para familias, dijo hoy el alcalde Eric Adams.

«Ya no estamos en situación de emergencia», afirmó Adams, que en octubre del 2022 declaró una emergencia calificando de «insostenible» el flujo de miles de migrantes y la demanda sobre la ciudad para proveer vivienda, alimentos, escuelas y otra ayudas.

«Gracias a programas como ese (limitar estadía) y a los servicios de apoyo, hemos podido reducir la población de migrantes de 220.000 (en su momento álgido) a unos 60.000», indicó Adams, que ha criticado a la Administración del saliente presidente demócrata Joe Biden por no conceder el dinero que la ciudad reclamó para afrontar la crisis humanitaria y económica que causó la llegada de miles de personas.

Con la administración entrante del presidente electo Donald Trump, asegura que su función como alcalde significa que habrá que «trabajar con ella».

«Lo que he dejado claro es que me he comunicado con el presidente entrante. Mi trabajo no es luchar contra la nueva administración, sino trabajar con ella. Y todas las conversaciones que he tenido con él han girado en torno a la forma de cumplir con Nueva York», reiteró durante una entrevista con la plataforma «The Reset Talk Show». .

Dos días después de las elecciones del 5 de noviembre Adams indicó que había llamado a Trump «para decirle que hay muchos problemas aquí en la ciudad que queremos abordar junto con la administración», pero no especificó qué problemas o si hablaron de las deportaciones masivas que el ahora presidente electo prometió durante su campaña electoral.

«Pagamos 6.400 millones de dólares de los contribuyentes para hacer frente a la crisis de los migrantes y los solicitantes de asilo. El gobierno federal sólo nos ha dado unos 200 millones de dólares. Eso es realmente lamentable y preocupante para mí y para muchos contribuyentes de la ciudad», indicó al reiterar hoy las críticas.

Adams agregó que cualquier conversación que tiene con el presidente entrante «es sobre cómo podemos ayudar a los neoyorquinos y cómo puedo trabajar con su administración para asegurarme de que la ciudad pueda seguir avanzando».

«Lamentablemente, hice 10 viajes a Washington bajo la actual administración pidiendo ayuda, y no la obtuvimos. Ahora tenemos una nueva administración y voy a seguir pidiéndole que nos ayude con los problemas de infraestructura, cómo recuperamos parte del dinero, cómo aseguramos nuestras fronteras y elaboramos una estrategia real para lidiar con quienes ingresan al país, para que puedan perseguir el sueño americano y no sean una carga para ciudades como Nueva York, Chicago y Denver», señaló.

«Creo en la ciudad y quienquiera que ocupe el cargo (presidencia), le mostraré el nivel de respeto que conlleva y no me quedaré sentado en una esquina haciendo pucheros durante cuatro años sin hacer nada por nuestra ciudad», sostuvo.

Jason Kelce’s wife announces she is pregnant with the couple’s fourth child

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23/11/2024

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce’s wife announced Friday that she’s pregnant with the couple’s fourth child.

Kylie Kelce posted a photo on Instagram of the couple’s three young daughters reacting to the news. The oldest daughter, Wyatt, appears to be cupping her head in shock. The middle daughter, Elliotte, is smiling. The youngest, Bennett, is in tears. All three girls are wearing pink sweaters embroidered with “Big Sister.”

A caption attached to the photo reads: “I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page!”

The couple’s agent, Emily Ries, confirmed the pregnancy on Saturday.

Jason Kelce played 13 years with the Eagles before retiring this past March. He was named to the Pro Bowl seven times during his career. He appeared with the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs and his brother, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The Chiefs ultimately defeated the Eagles 38-35.

Travis Kelce is dating pop superstar Taylor Swift.

Kylie Kelce’s post had garnered more than a million likes as of Saturday morning.

Pennsylvania governor taps federal highway aid to help Philadelphia transit system

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22/11/2024

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

HARRISBURG, Pa.— Gov. Josh Shapiro said Friday that he will divert more than $150 million in federal highway funding to provide a one-time injection of cash to help Philadelphia’s mass transit system avoid near-term service cutbacks and fare increases.

Shapiro’s announcement drew blowback from Republican lawmakers, who say their districts will lose money, and comes as many transit agencies are in a severe financial crunch

Federal COVID-19 relief for transit agencies is phasing out and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and other major transit agencies around the country are struggling to regain ridership lost during the pandemic.

Shapiro, a Democrat, said the $153 million can help SEPTA maintain services and avoid steeper fare increases in hopes that he can come to an agreement on a wider transportation funding deal with state lawmakers by next summer.

But, he said, while mass transit agencies across Pennsylvania are struggling, SEPTA wasn’t going to make it to next summer without dramatically raising prices and significant cuts in services.

“I’m here to tell you, we can’t let that happen,” Shapiro told an audience of local and state officials at a news conference at a SEPTA transit station in northeast Philadelphia.

Shapiro also said Philadelphia and its four suburban counties had agreed to boost their contribution to SEPTA.

Shapiro said it is critical that SEPTA maintain services for everyday commuters and ahead of major tourism attractions, including events connected to the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026, the FIFA World Cup and Major League Baseball’s all-star game.

SEPTA’s board on Thursday approved an average fare increase of 7.5%, but the agency said the federal highway funding will allow it to hold off on a planned 21% increase scheduled for Jan. 1 and reconsider service cuts targeted to begin next summer.

The nation’s sixth-largest mass transit system, SEPTA is facing an annual structural budget deficit of $240 million.

SEPTA had characterized the need for fare increases and service cutbacks as a “death spiral,” while the region’s boosters and representatives had said the cutbacks would damage the local economy.

The service cuts were planned to take effect July 1 and were to include eliminating and shortening routes, and reducing the frequency of bus, trolley, subway, and Regional Rail service.

Shapiro said the federal highway dollars had been slated for seven projects — on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia and I-80 in Columbia County, I-79 in Mercer County, I-80 in Jefferson County, I-70 in Washington County and and I-83 in York County — that have not been bid out yet and that he pledged to still get done on time.

Diverting highway funds is allowable under federal law. Former Gov. Ed Rendell did it in 2005 and 2010 to help transit agencies, while shifting the money is routine in some other states.

Earlier this year, SEPTA lost out on about $161 million when the Republican-controlled state Senate didn’t go along with Shapiro’s proposal for $283 million in new state aid to public transit. Instead, lawmakers approved a one-time $80 million payment to the state trust fund for transit systems, of which SEPTA got $46 million.

Republican lawmakers have said that Shapiro must come up new money to pay for more transit aid and that extra transit aid must come packaged with more money for highway projects that will benefit the rest of Pennsylvania.

On Friday, Shapiro blamed the Senate’s Republican majority, saying he agreed to their demands but that “the Senate was never able to get it done.”

Republicans bristled at Shapiro’s characterization, suggested that SEPTA has structural problems that it must fix and criticized his move to divert highway money from Republican-represented areas of Pennsylvania.

“The action by the governor today will do nothing but harm millions of hard-working Pennsylvanians by depriving their areas of critical infrastructure,” Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said in a statement.

The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed Shapiro’s plan last March.

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