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Germany’s rightward shift reflects Pennsylvania’s Rust Belt realignment — and Democratic failures with the working class

It’s hard not to see the political parallels between Cottbus, a city of 100,000 about 75 miles south of Berlin, and Rust Belt swaths of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Todd Wolfson, a Rutgers professor and president of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), speaks to more than 200 university faculty gathered in front of the office of U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick in Center City to oppose intended cuts in funding for research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Education

Philly-area colleges are reviewing federal directive on DEI but have not made changes like Penn

Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick speaks after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office.

National Politics

Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks during an interview with the Associated Press at his office in the Capitol in 2023.

National Politics

Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of the FBI, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol on Jan. 30, 2025.

National Politics

Germany’s rightward shift reflects Pennsylvania’s Rust Belt realignment — and Democratic failures with the working class

Philly-area colleges are reviewing federal directive on DEI but have not made changes like Penn

Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say

Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts