JACQUET KEHM
Finding Strength and Creating Change Through Storytelling at Planned Parenthood
For Libby, storytelling isn’t just an outlet—it’s a lifeline. As a survivor of childhood abuse and rape, she spent years struggling with feelings of brokenness and self-doubt. Reflecting on her emotional journey, she says, “I walked around in the world like an open wound... It’s impossible to come back from that level of feeling worthless on your own.” Through the community she found as a Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania (PPWP) storyteller, Libby has reclaimed her voice, drawing strength from shared experiences and advocacy. “This issue is impossible to legislate… There are vast and infinite scenarios that patients and doctors face in reproductive care. Every story makes that clearer.”
Stories like Libby’s are especially powerful because they can shift beliefs and behaviors. When listeners are transported into a narrative, the impact is visceral—though often difficult to relive for the storyteller. For Libby,
sharing her story has been a transformative act of reclaiming her past.
“Every time I share this story, I’m taking control of my history and identity.
It’s not happening to me anymore.”
Each retelling, she says, feels like protecting the younger version of herself from the pain she once endured.
But the power of stories like Libby’s extends far beyond the teller. Each one helps erode the stigma surrounding reproductive health care.
Research shows that stories can do more than just engage us—they can reduce defensiveness, simplify complex ideas, and drive social change.
In advocacy, personal narratives can change minds, inspire empathy, and teach important values. For those involved in the PPWP Storytelling Program, the act of sharing is also a space for healing, connection, and collective action. Libby reflects on how the community of storytellers has helped her grow: “We learn from each other,
give to each other, and inspire each other. It gives me hope to be a part of it.” As reproductive rights face increasing scrutiny, this network of shared experiences becomes even more essential. “Pittsburgh is full of fighters,” she says. “We inspire each other to keep f ighting... to fight for people who are in it, or for those who can’t stand up for themselves yet.”
What sets PPWP’s Storytelling Program apart is its emphasis on centering the lived experiences of individuals in the fight for reproductive freedom. It’s a platform where voices like Libby’s are not only heard but celebrated as vital to the movement. Whether the story is about receiving care at a Planned Parenthood health center or advocating for reproductive rights, the program invites individuals to share their truth in their own way. “Abortion is more than a medical procedure,” Libby explains. “It’s financial security, food security, educational opportuni-
ties, job opportunities, community safety—the list goes on. So many factors are at play that people don’t even think about.”
For those who have felt silenced, sharing their story through the PPWP Storytelling Program can be the first step toward reclaiming power. Libby’s message is simple yet profound: “Your voice and your story matter. You matter.” She is, without a doubt, correct. Your story, no matter how big or small, is part of a larger narrative that can change minds, reduce stigma, and protect access to care across Western Pennsylvania.
If you believe that sexual and reproductive health care matters, your story matters, too.
Stand with Libby and share why you support Planned Parenthood by contacting volunteer@ppwp.org
Given the towering wave of ads crashing over the commonwealth, you probably already know that the 0 general election is 0 days off.
This year’s ballot is pretty straightforward for voters in Greater ittsburgh. nless you live in Wilkinsburg, you won t have any local measures to vote on more on that inside this issue . hat leaves seven races for regional, statewide, and national officials, ranging from your Representative in Congress up to resident of the nited States.
here s one very familiar name on this ballot — former resident Donald . rump is campaigning a third time for the country s highest office. he themes are much the same as when he rode down his golden escalator in 2015: immigrants are “rapists;” Democrats are weak, stupid, and/or cowardly; and Trump is supposedly the only man who can save us from this uagmire.
We know exactly what we d be getting here. Accordingly, rump s candidate chart looks a bit different from the others in this issue. efore bubbling in your choice for resident, we d encourage you to remember life in une 0 0 or anuary 0 1. If you d like to return to those halcyon days — or leave them firmly in the past — your decision at the top of the ballot is clear.
Meanwhile, there are contests for the .S. Senate and House and several prominent positions in Harrisburg. As befits a swing state, polls show most of these races are tight. ennsylvania, for better or worse, is as purple as it gets in a year when just a few votes could decide the whole shebang.
So, go vote. We ve got info on the candidates, Wilkinsburg s Home Rule decision, and the ways local antifascists are thwarting ittsburgh s neo Nazis. ou have until ct. 9 to re uest a mail in or absentee ballot. therwise, you know what to do on Nov. 5
Colin Williams News Editor
U. S. PRESIDENT
This year's Presidential contest is a doozy. Following Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the race in late July after a rocky debate performance sharpened questions over his advanced age, Kamala Harris has reversed Trump's polling leads while drawing within the margin of error in battleground states such as Pennsylvania. Two third-party candidates are also contesting the race, citing fatigue with America's two-party system. Donald Trump remains Donald Trump.
KAMALA HARRIS, TIM WALZ
Harris: Grew up mostly in San Francisco Bay area. Howard and Hastings College of Law (University of Calif.) grad. Former district attorney, Calif. Attorney Gen., U.S. Sen. (D-CA). Candidate for President in 2020 and incumbent Vice President. Walz: Nebraska native. Longtime Minn. educator and o icer in Minn. National Guard. Former U.S. Rep. (Minn.-1) and incumbent Gov. of Minn.
Supports ending the filibuster to legislatively codify abortion rights. Has decried restrictions' e ect on healthcare in states such as Texas. Links abortion policy with elevated maternal mortality rates. Highest-ranking U.S. o icial to visit an abortion clinic. Has been vague on limits but referenced Roe's 20-week viability protections.
Plans to expand the A ordable Care Act to lower premiums and cancel medical debt. Wants to expand Medicare by capping costs and covering in-home healthcare. Pledges to expand postpartum and childcare options.
Would cut taxes on the middle class while enacting a "billionaire minimum tax." Would restore Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, and increase smallbusiness exemptions. Pledges downpayment support for first-time home buyers. Says she will "fight for unions."
Has supported "Israel's right to defend itself" in line with Pres. Biden's policies. Deplored humanitarian situation in Palestine while declining to stop providing military aid to Israel. Has equivocated on support for Netanyahu while underscoring "an important alliance between the American people and the Israeli people."
Supported scuttled border bill that would have "added 1,500 border security agents" and drug detection technology. Says the immigration system "needs comprehensive reform" that includes "an earned pathway to citizenship."
DONALD TRUMP, J.D. VANCE
Trump: Queens, N.Y. native. Wharton (Penn) grad. Inherited father's real estate empire. Started numerous business ventures, six of which ended in bankruptcy. Elected 45th President of the U.S. after losing popular vote. Questioned 2020 election results and encouraged supporters to "take back our country" prior to Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. Found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Convicted felon for hush money payments during 2016 campaign. Only twice-impeached U.S. President. Vance: Middletown, Ohio native. Served in Marines (public relations). OSU and Harvard Law grad. Hillbilly Elegy author. Incumbent U.S. Sen. (Ohio).
"I always thought women liked me ... You [women] will no longer be abandoned, lonely, or scared. You will no longer be in danger. You're not gonna be in danger any longer. You will no longer have anxiety ... I will be your protector. Women will be happy, healthy, confident, and free. You will no longer be thinking about abortion ... because we've done something nobody else could've done. It [abortion] is now where it always had to be, with the states."
"If we come up with something, we're gonna do it, and we're gonna replace it [the A ordable Care Act]. I have concepts of a plan. There are concepts and options we have to do that."
"When you compare my economy to this economy, not even a contest. We had the greatest economy in history, and now we have sort of a lousy economy, but the problem with the economy is the inflation, and anything you make you more than gave back ... It's called a 'Biden tax' [of 50%] ... It's too bad."
"With all I have done for Israel, I received only 24% of the Jewish vote. Now think of this. Uh, I really haven't been treated very well, but that's the story of my life ... you [Jews] haven't been treated right because you're putting yourself in great danger ... In my opinion, the Jewish people would have a lot to do with a loss."
"A lot of people coming out of the Congo, in Africa. They're coming out from Asia. They're coming out from the Middle East — Yemen — they're coming out from Yemen. A lot of people coming out of Yemen ... they just release them out into our country from countries unknown, also ... These people are crazy."
THIRD PARTIES
Jill Stein (Green, running mate Butch Ware): Chicago native. Harvard Medical grad and doctor. Environmental activist. Massachusetts resident. Green Party nominee in 2012 and 2016, when she won 1% of popular vote and pursued unsuccessful recount bids. Chase Oliver (Libertarian, running mate Mike ter Maat): Tennessee native. Formerly in food service. Georgia resident. Campaigned for U.S. House (Ga.-5) in 2020 and U.S. Senate (Ga.) in 2022, when he won just over 2% of the vote.
Stein: Calls abortion "a non-negotiable human right." Blames Democrats for not codifying Roe and pledges to do so. Oliver: Wants to "end ... abortion restrictions before viability" and says he will "encourage states to decriminalize abortions."
Stein: Supports adoption of Medicare for All. Hopes to nationalize the pharmaceutical industry and "restore trust" in CDC. Oliver: Wants to "embrac[e] market-driven options" to speed drug development and approval. Supports Direct Primary Care, an alternative to insurance-based healthcare.
Stein: Wants to enact an "Economic Bill of Rights," put largest banks in public ownership, and "abolish all student debt." Oliver: Vague on policy specifics, but says "we must reduce government interference and let individuals decide how to spend ... sparking real innovation."
Stein: Has called for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, decried AIPAC influence in American politics, and called for "an end to Israeli occupation and apartheid." Oliver: Has "repeatedly called for a cessation of the violence we’ve seen in Gaza" and wants to "pivot to a foreign policy focused on peace."
Stein: Wants to move border policy away from security and "toward humane and e ective asylum processing." Oliver: Hopes to "simplify the process" for immigrants to gain citizenship and says immigrants are "key to its future."
U. S. SENATE
Following an uncontested primary, the 2024 race for U.S. Senate features two familiar faces. Bob Casey, who's served Pennsylvania longer than any other Democratic Senator, is running for an unprecedented fourth term on his support for the Pa. economy, local labor, and healthcare access. Dave McCormick, running again following a defeat in the 2022 primary campaign, has advocated for competition-driven reforms. Three additional third-party candidates are running to both candidates' left (Leila Hazou) and right (Marty Selker and John Thomas). Casey remains the favorite in most polls.
DAVE MCCORMICK BOB CASEY
Incumbent. Son of 42nd Gov. of Pa. Grew up in Scranton. Columbus School of Law (Catholic University). Former Pa. Auditor General and failed gubernatorial candidate. First elected to the Senate in 2006 against Rick Santorum and comfortably re-elected in 2012 and 2018. First three-term Democratic Senator in Pa. history. This would be his fourth term.
Though he has previously identified as a "pro-life Democrat," says "it was a mistake to overturn Roe v. Wade." Supports codifying access to abortion and fertility treatments such as IVF.
Grew up in Greater Pittsburgh. West Point grad and Princeton
Ph.D. Gulf War veteran and former McKinsey consultant turned hedge fund CEO. Served under George W. Bush and sat on national security advisory board under Trump. Defeated in 2022 GOP Senate primary by Mehmet Oz, who lost to John Fetterman. Primarily resided in Connecticut until at least 2022.
THIRD PARTIES
Palestinian American. Small business owner. John Thomas (Libertarian): Kittanning resident. IUP grad. Educator.
Says voters "need to get past" end of Roe. Identifies as prolife. Has supported exceptions to abortion bans for rape, incest, and saving the life of the mother. Does not support a national ban on abortion access. "Strong supporter" of fertility treatments such as IVF.
Advocates for price caps on prescriptions. Wants to expand CHIP and enroll every child in Medicaid at birth. Hopes to increase funding for rural hospitals and the VA. Supports "strong healthcare benefits" for Americans with disabilities.
Supports better healthcare, including mental healthcare, for veterans. Says A ordable Care Act has "failed" but does not seek a full repeal. Wants to ban social media for children under 16, citing poor mental health outcomes.
Selker: Says he "will fight to end taxpayer funding for abortion." Hazou: Supports restoration of Roe protections and seeks greater protection for physicians. Thomas: Pro-life. Says voters supporting Roe but not opposing vaccine mandates "like killing babies" rather than favoring bodily autonomy.
Selker: Wants to "repeal Obamacare and promote free market healthcare solutions." Hazou: Says "healthcare is a right" and supports Medicare for All. Thomas: Unknown
Calls himself a "champion for organized labor." Has pushed for a $15 minimum wage. Pledges to use the Federal Trade Commission to punish price-gougers. Cites record of support for Inflation Reduction Act and other economic bills.
Cites experience as CEO and says he will "rein in government spending, oppose tax increases, and exercise fiscal responsibility." Says cryptocurrency is "critical to our national security." Wants "market-driven solutions" for economic issues.
Selker: Seeks to reduce "government overreach" by lowering taxes and cutting regulations. Hazou: Wants to raise taxes on the wealthy and supports bolstering public housing supply. Thomas: Wants to "stop money printing" to end inflation. Supports privatization of government agencies where possible.
Has supported both natural gas extraction and environmental regulation. Boosted creation of hydrogen hub in western Pa. Directed federal funding for electric vehicle charging and brownfield cleanup.
Supports boosting border security while bringing undocumented immigrants "out of the shadows." Advocates for "fair opportunity" for asylum requests. Says he will work with Central American countries to address the root causes of mass migration.
Supports "an 'all of the above' energy agenda" that includes expanded extraction of natural gas. Says "America must be energy independent" and decries China and India's contributions to global emissions. Frames choice between energy and the environment as "false tradeo ."
Says immigrants are taking Pa. tax dollars. Pledges to "support our border patrol agents with the resources they need" to combat human and drug tra icking. Accuses Casey of supporting "sanctuary cities." Says "we need to go across the border into Mexico."
Selker: Wants to "unleash American energy" and says current environmental policies hurt farmers. Hazou: Supports the Green New Deal. Thomas: Unknown
Selker: Says he will secure border and pledges harsh penalties for people caught human tra icking. Hazou: Cites blighted towns as evidence of need for immigrants to restore Pa. communities. Thomas: Says McCormick's plan would make immigration crisis worse.
Marty Selker (Constitution): Clarion County native. Truck driver for the oil and gas industry. Leila Hazou (Green): Pike County resident. MBA from Loyola (Baltimore).
Pa.-12 encompasses the City of Pittsburgh and much of eastern Allegheny County. After an acrimonious Democratic primary campaign that largely centered on the violence in Gaza and foreign policy, incumbent Lee emerged the clear victor. She's running on a record of delivering over $1 billion dollars in funding for local projects including housing, infrastructure improvement, and community initiatives. James Hayes, who ran uncontested for the Republican nomination, has criticized Lee as being too radical. His platform largely centers on border security, economic deregulation, and staunch support for law enforcement.
ABORTION
JAMES HAYES SUMMER LEE
Incumbent. Grew up in North Braddock. Howard Law grad. Represented 34th Pa. House district from 2019 to 2023. Narrowly elected to U.S. House in 2022 following contested primary and general election vs. "other" Mike Doyle.
Co-sponsored Women's Health Protection Act and legislation to lower Black infant mortality rates. Supports abortion access, codification of Roe, and Medicaid coverage of contraceptives.
Advocates for minimum wage increase to $17 by 2028. Staunch union supporter who has appeared at pickets. Supports PRO Act. Secured over $50 million in funding for housing and land banks. Wants to "center labor" in the sale of U.S. Steel.
Has consistently called for ceasefire deal. Voted against multiple bills containing further military aid to Israel and supports an arms embargo against Israel pending an end to the conflict. Issued a joint statement with Pittsburgh leaders deploring destruction in Israel and Palestine "by right-wing leaders."
Supports reintroduction of assault weapons ban and legislation requiring background checks and safe storage. Supports criminal justice reform that includes "poverty-prevention, mental health, and wraparound services." Opposes mandatory minimum sentencing. Has introduced legislation combating hate speech.
Says immigrants are helping Pittsburgh "meet its labor force demands." Supports an easier pathway to citizenship for DREAM Act beneficiaries and other protected immigrants. Opposes family separation policies.
Grew up in Lancaster County. Multiple degrees including Ph.D. in business from Case Western. Son killed in shooting in New Kensington. Businessman with experience at Federal Reserve and Wabtec.
Called the end of Roe "constitutionally correct" for return of the issue to states. Says he would not support a national abortion ban.
Decries "overregulation" as costing the region manufacturing jobs. Supports the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel as a way to preserve employment.
Says "he won't walk away from our ally, Israel" and accused Lee of supporting extremism. Rejects characterization of Israel as "racist" or "apartheid state." Says he "welcomed" Israeli Prime Minister's summer visit to speak before Congress.
Says he "won't tie the hands of our public safety workers." Supports consistent or increased funding for police. Has voiced support for legislation "deporting violent criminals." Says restoring safety to communities" is his second priority after border security.
Calls "controlling the border" a "top priority" amid a "catastrophic border crisis." In line with national Republicans, has cited incidents of crimes committed by illegal immigrants as grounds for tightening asylum regulation and higher deportation rates.
Pa.-17 encompasses western and southern Allegheny County and all of Beaver County. Following an uneventful primary campaign, Deluzio and Mercuri have traded barbs as Deluzio has inched ahead in local polling. Deluzio has run on a platform of labor rights, support for local industry, and public safety, while Mercuri has focused on economic deregulation, border security, and support for Israel.
Incumbent. Grew up in Thornburg. Naval Academy grad, Iraq War veteran, Georgetown Law grad. University of Pittburgh professor and union organizer. Won in new Pa.-17 following Conor Lamb's departure.
Lists reproductive freedom as a "core value." Supports federal and state action to codify abortion rights. Supports federal coverage of abortion and contraceptive care.
Staunch advocate of railroad regulation following East Palestine derailment. Criticized sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel. Supports legislation to limit monopolies. Has supported "blue hydrogen" technology.
Supports social security expansion as way to o set fewer pensions. Wants to expand Medicare and Medicaid and supports higher sta ing levels at VA. Wants to fund safety net expansion using raised cap on payroll taxes for the wealthy.
Grew up in Deer Lakes. West Point grad and Iraq War vet. UMass MBA. Work experience in PNC and shipping company. Outgoing Pa. Rep. for District 28.
Supported six-week "heartbeat bill" abortion ban and had espoused "prolife" views before wiping them from website. Endorsed by anti-abortion PACs. Has nevertheless "opposed criminalizing abortion" in the Pa. House.
Has criticized "Biden economy" and supports tax cuts. Supports deregulation of fossil fuels and fracking. Criticized sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel before sponsoring legislation that would encourage the sale.
Says he wouldn't cut Medicare or Social Security. Wants to "accelerate advanced healthcare innovation." Supports veteran treatment courts for veterans su ering from addiction and mental illness.
Supports legislation expanding background checks, mental healthcare access, and school security. Wants to reinstate assault weapons ban and limit gun magazine capacity. Member of the Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus.
Supported scuttled bipartisan border security bill. Supported the Dignity Act, which proposed tighter security while easing the path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants.
Deplores policies "defunding the police." Criticized by gun groups for supporting universal background checks. Hopes to "establish multijurisdictional drug task forces" while expanding treatment options for opioid users.
Supported bill prohibiting declaration of "sanctuary cities." Says only way to stop flow of opioids is to "seal the border once and for all."
ROB MERCURI
CHRIS DELUZIO
ATTORNEY GENERAL
After a five-way Democratic and two-way Republican primary, the field of candidates for Pa. Attorney General has shrunk, although four third-party candidates will also appear on the ballot. Eugene DePasquale, a Pittsburgh native, is the Democratic nominee running on criminal justice reform, gun safety, and human rights. Dave Sunday, the Republican candidate, believes in harsh prosecution while creating pathways for prisoners to re-enter society. The third-party candidates span the political spectrum.
EUGENE DEPASQUALE
Pittsburgh native and current resident. Widener Law grad. Former two-term Pennsylvania Auditor General (2013-2021) and three-term state representative. Formerly worked for Department of Environmental Protection. University of Pittsburgh professor.
Pledges to deprioritize minor and non-violent o enses. Claims father was a formerly incarcerated felon and has firsthand knowlegede of the “impacts and domino e ect” of incarceration.
Supports legalization of recreational cannabis, saying it would bring in valuable revenue. Favors "robust engagement with treatment and rehabilitation programs" to curb opioid epidemic.
Views gun violence as the “most urgent public safety concern.” Supports gun control legislation including universal background checks. Vows to work with law enforcement on gun violence prevention and enforcement while restoring community trust.
Wants consistent ballot-curing procedures statewide. Does not support expansion of voter ID rules. Says, "I would be honored to defend laws that expand voting access."
DAVE SUNDAY
THIRD PARTIES
Justin Magill (Constitution): Erie native. Lawyer. Eric Settle (Forward): Bryn Mawr resident. Healthcare layer and former consultant to Pa. Gov. Tom Ridge. Richard Weiss (Green): Pittsburgher. Lawyer. Rob Cowburn (Libertarian): Pittsburgher. Lawyer.
Describes criminal justice approach as “accountability and redemption.” Aims to lower recidivism rate. Started re-entry coalition to assist ex-o enders. Campaign website touts a 30% crime reduction and 40% prison population reduction in his first term.
Magill: "Lesser crimes may be su iciently addressed with restitution." Settle: Agrees with "trend towards leniency in the area of minor drug o enses." Weiss: Supports "using restorative justice as an alternative to incarceration." Cowburn: Unknown
Opposes legalization of recreational cannabis while saying it is a legislative issue. Wants to crack down on drug rings. Supports collaborative approach to rehabilitation involving nonprofits, medical institutions, and local churches.
Believes in prosecuting gun violence to fullest extent of the law. Founded Group Violence Intervention team to reduce gang violence and address root causes of crime.
Magill: Favors hands-o approach. Settle: Supports legalizing recreational cannabis. Weiss: Supports legalizing recreational cannabis and expunging criminal records. Cowburn: Wants to legalize all drugs.
Magill: Favors hands-o approach. Settle: Unknown Weiss: Supports assault weapons ban and tighter regulations. Cowburn: Favors hands-o approach.
A irms the fairness of the 2020 election. Pledges transparency in ballot-counting and electoral procedure. Says decisions about voter ID fall to the Pa. General Assembly.
Magill: Would prosecute o icials who don't follow election law. Settle: Would defend election law as written with a focus on constitutionality. Weiss: "Paper ballots. Hand marked. Hand counted. On camera. Make Election Day a holiday." Cowburn: Supports "electoral reforms that break the stranglehold of the two-party system."
York County District Attorney since 2018 and former chief deputy prosecutor. Oversaw capital cases. Navy veteran. Penn State law and finance grad.
AUDITOR
The auditor general is Pa.'s chief financial watchdog and is tasked with conducting and releasing periodic audits of state agencies to ensure all state money is spent legally and properly. Annual tasks include conducting thousands of audits on agencies, including school districts, municipal pension plans, volunteer firefighter relief associations, and state correctional facilities as legislation requires. Republican incumbent Tim DeFoor faces a challenge from Democrat Malcolm Kenyatta, and three third-party candidates will also appear on the ballot.
MALCOLM KENYATTA
Grew up in Philadelphia. Elected to the 181st state House district in 2018, becoming the first openly LGBTQ person of color elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly and first LGBTQ person of color to run for U.S. Senate in 2022. Holds a master's degree in strategic and digital communications from Drexel University and completed the Harvard Kennedy School's Executives in State and Local Government program.
Member of the State Government Committee committed to oversight on state agencies and elections. Minority chair of the Subcommittee on Campaign Finance and Elections.
Pledges to rebuild the Bureau of School Audits, restart the annual compliance audits, and demand accountability from all Pennsylvania schools, especially cyber charter schools.
Self-described "vocal proponent of protecting workers' rights." Pledges to create the first ever Bureau of Labor and Worker Protections to address wage theft, employee misclassification, and union busting.
TIM DEFOOR
Incumbent. Harrisburg native. Holds a master's degree in project management from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Served as auditor general since 2021 and was the first person of color elected to the post in Pennsylvania history. Pledged in previous campaign that o ice wouldn't "weaponize" audits and would strictly follow the law. Formerly served as special investigator with the Commonwealth and as the Dauphin County Controller.
THIRD PARTIES
Eric Anton (American Solidarity): Dauphin County resident. Alan Goodrich (Constitution): Tioga County resident. Fromer candidate for Tioga County commissioner. Reece Smith: Crafton resident. Allegheny College grad. George Mason Mercatus Institute fellow.
Previously made headlines for refusing to a irm that the 2020 election was fair, while still claiming that he was elected legitimately. Says he "refused" when Republicans asked him to open an Election Integrity Audit Bureau.
Anton: Unknown Goodrich: Unknown Smith: Pledges to audit both major parties for corrupt use of campaign funds.
Either completed or started 18 school district audits, including on public and charter schools, in 2023 alone. Released an audit that identified school districts moving money so they would meet the state threshold to raise taxes. Worked with the general assembly to advocate that financial literacy be taught in K-12 school system.
Aims to create first “Workforce Development Team” to assure that every employee has resources such as training and education to perform their responsibilities, while creating a career ladder and opportunities for entry level auditors to advance to management.
Anton: Unknown Goodrich: Unknown Smith: Says the auditor general "should be conducting performance reviews of the state Department of Education" to see if it's helping or hindering schools. Has been involved in local school board meetings.
Anton: Unknown Goodrich: Unknown Smith: Wants to "remove the chains of government and enable people to own themselves."
TREASURER
The treasurer is Pennsylvania's chief banker, responsible for managing state funding, handling pensions, and investing state savings. Following Allegheny County resident Erin McClelland's surprise victory in this year's primary, she faces Republican incumbent Stacy Garrity and three third-party challengers. McClelland has notably criticized Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro, who then declined to endorse her in the general election. Garrity has a sizeable fundraising advantage.
ERIN MCCLELLAND
Grew up in unspecified "working-class steel mill town on the outskirts of Allegheny County." Pitt and Chatham grad. Worked as substance abuse counselor and contracted with Allegheny County DHS. Democratic nominee for old Pa.-12 in 2014 and 2016 (lost) and 2023 candidate for Alleghheny County Executive.
STACY GARRITY
Incumbent. Grew up in Bradford County. Decorated combat veteran and Army Reserve colonel (ret.). Bloomsburg and Cornell grad. Worked in metallurgy. Defeated Democrat Joe Tornella in an upset in 2020. Supports Donald Trump and has questioned 2020 election results.
THIRD PARTIES
Troy Bowman (Constitution): Lancaster County resident. Chris Foster (Forward): Pittsburgher. Marist College grad. Former pro tennis player and real estate professional. Nickolas Ciesielski (Libertarian): Hempfield resident. CMU grad. Westmoreland Libertarian Party chair. Libertarian Bitcoin Caucus founder.
Supports tari s to prevent state money from being spent in China. Wants greater supply-chain and contract oversight to ensure compliance with and implementation of Biden's federal policies and to strengthen local manufacturing. Interested in "exploring" publicly held banks.
Rejects calls to privatize state pensions. Calls Garritysupported Keystone Saves program a "scam." Warns against self-directed IRAs as prone to fraud.
Created Treasury Transparency Portal with goal of making taxpayer money easier to follow. Says "there is no excuse for anything less than 100% transparency." Supports Pa. 529 college savings accounts and Pa. Able program. Transitioned state to new unemployment benefits system. Invested state money in Israeli bonds after Oct. 7.
Bowman: Unknown Foster: Pledges "apolitical" use of o ice to conduct audits and provide transparency on state spending. Ciesielski: Unknown
Says Garrity "politicized" treasurer's o ice while handling unclaimed property well and says she has had trouble claiming $3,000 owed to her by the treasury.
Wants "tax-deductible 401k-style" pension fund. Took steps to reduce waste and fees in two biggest state pension funds. Has reallocated pension money from hedge funds into more stable investments.
Claims record in returning $274 million in unclaimed property to citizens in 2023 fiscal year. Advocates for legislation to make it easier for Pa. to return unclaimed property to owners. Frequently addressed unclaimed property on campaign stops through all Pa. counties.
Bowman: Unknown Foster: Says Keystone Saves "cannot come soon enough" and wants to ensure low barrier to access. Ciesielski: "I do not believe that this needs to be done through a governmentadministered program." Supports small-business resource pooling.
Bowman: Unknown Foster: Pledges to "simplify processes, boost public awareness, and expand outreach." Ciesielski: Calls state system "straightforward" and supports educating voters on its availability.
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NAZIS ON NOTICE
Following a doxxing campaign against a Millvale white supremacist, Pittsburgh Fash Watch wants right-wing extremists to know they’re not safe here in Pittsburgh
BY: CP STAFF // INFO@PGHCITYPAPER.COM
Pittsburgh’s antifascists have a simple message for local Nazis: “fash beware.”
Last month, a group of anonymous antifascist organizers under the Pittsburgh Fash Watch banner reached out to Pittsburgh City Paper with information on Brandon Cahall, a Millvale resident, whom antifascists began investigating after he apparently posted a video of himself passing out “disguised neo-Nazi literature” at a pro-Palestine rally.
“Some dedicated digital sleuthing by multiple researchers eventually uncovered his name and other information,” Pittsburgh Fash Watch tells City Paper via email. They have since
stickered Cahall’s face all over Greater Pittsburgh along with his address and a scannable QR code linking to a dossier the activists have assembled.
home to a variety of neo-Nazi groups and we hope that’s not too much of a surprise to hear,” the antifascists write.
Cahall is, they claim, affiliated with
"THE MORE PEOPLE KNOW WHO THEY ARE AND WHERE THEY ARE, THE BIGGER A PROBLEM IT IS FOR THOSE NAZIS.”
CP reached out to Cahall via what appeared to be a phone number linked to one of his businesses and spoke briefly with an associate, but we were unable to establish contact with Cahall himself by presstime. Other social media accounts previously linked to Cahall appear to have been taken down in the interim.
“Generally, Southwestern PA is
White Lives Matter Pa. and the Goyim Defense League, an explicitly antisemitic group. Pittsburgh Fash Watch provided CP with screenshots from Cahall’s Gab and Telegram accounts that show him and others sticking White Lives Matter propaganda on railings and light posts in Millvale and on the Fort Duquesne Bridge. Cahall and other White Lives Matter Pa.
members also bragged online about distributing aid to people experiencing homelessness — but only those who were white.
“The numbers in these groups are small, but their rhetoric is overtly genocidal,” the antifascists say.
“[O]ne of their strategies is to make it feel safe for others entertaining or holding fascist beliefs to more loudly join them in the streets.
There are other groups active in the region, as well. Pittsburgh Fash Watch says Patriot Front has staged demonstrations on local bridges, members of the now-defunct National Justice Party have been seen in the region, and the American Defense Skinheads have staged
PHOTO: CP STAFF
Many stickers identifying Cahall in Millvale have been partly removed.
concerts in the region. Pittsburgh Scanner also caught chatter of banner drops and pamphleteering by neo-Nazis in September.
In many cases, antifascists showed up that same day (in some cases within the hour) to rip down or replace stickers and burn banners to prevent reuse.
Relatedly, in late 2023, antifascistsin Sweden leaked a database of online customers for the fascist music didtributor Midgård — a map of the customers by postal code shows a significant cluster in southwestern Pa. Other names on the list include leaders of white supremacist gangs across the country in every state except Hawaii, Maine, and South Carolina.
The bigger picture corroborates what many watchdog groups say is an ascendant far-right. Following deadly public demonstrations in Charlottesville and the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, observers such as the Southern Poverty Law Center say the far-right feels emboldened in 2024. Neo-Nazis’ rhetoric has begun to seep into national politics. Twitter, now X, under Elon Musk has also become a safe haven for white supremacist rhetoric.
in general.”
The calculus here, per the antifascists, is simple: “Most people don’t like Nazis, which is only a problem for Nazis. The more people know who they are and where they are, the bigger a problem it is for those Nazis. Then there will be less Nazis.”
he has also traveled extensively to states like Ohio for demonstrations, marches, and distribution of racist stickers and propaganda flyers.
This, Pittsburgh Fash Watch says, is where the community comes in. They say Millvale’s response to the unmasking of a Nazi in the community’s midst “has been really encouraging and positive.”
“The march that went to his house in early September made direct contact with dozens of residents and we’re not aware of anyone being upset about our activism,” they tell CP . “The same goes for the awareness campaign around Pittsburgh
Cahall appears to have other problems, as well. The West Virginia Secretary of State revoked his business’ license in late 2020 for failure to file for renewal. The county health department cited a MarshallShadeland-based company he owns in May 2022 for failing to follow through on the demolition of two asbestos-contaminated properties in Mt. Oliver. Cahall has also faced at least eight civil lawsuits in local magisterial courts for property infractions, including one from July where a tenant leveled accusations of an unsafe structure. Other property cases against Cahall have been closed since the summer.
In spite of this, Pittsburgh Fash Watch’s dossier contains apparent photos from Cahall’s social media that show staggering quantities of propaganda in boxes and bags at his Millvale home. He appears to own and make frequent use of a label printer to produce more of it. While the doxxing may have changed the dynamic for Cahall in Pittsburgh,
Antifascists encourage locals to report these incidents to them via email or X — and to include specifics and photo or video evidence where possible. “It’s great to get reports so we can understand fascist activities over time,” they say, “[but] it’s important that reports are specific and include information like time, date, place, activity, how many people.” It may also help locals to familiarize themselves with both covert and overt Nazi symbols.
“Antifascism is something that everyone can do. Whether it’s ripping down a sticker or confronting a rally, we all owe it to each other to do these things,” they add.
The U.S. is in a divided place, and despair appears to have driven some younger men in particular into the arms of the far right. Pittsburgh Fash Watch says it’s key to “remind them and their would-be recruits” that neo-Nazis are “unpopular and weak.”
“The bad news is that they are pretty good at preying on young, angry men,” Pittsburgh Fash Watch says. “The good news is that they are deeply outnumbered. There are far more of us than there are of them.” •
PHOTO: COURTESY OF PITTSBURGH FASH WATCH
A small group of neo-Nazis demonstrates near Station Square on Aug. 10.
OPINION: HOME RULE IS KEY TO WILKINSBURG’S FUTURE
The self-determination that comes with a Home Rule charter would give the borough’s residents more of a say
BY: JACQUET KEHM // INFO@PGHCITYPAPER.COM
Editor’s note: The only measure on Pittsburgh-area ballots will be the vote on Wilkinsburg’s proposed home rule charter for residents of the borough.
Dear Reader, I offer you three tales — of Politics Past, Politics Present, and Politics Future. (as we talk local politics, I hope you're prepared for som eof what wasn't covered in your high school civics lessons) — the most opaque politics of all.
Local politics means the
governments of municipalities. Here in Pennsylvania, we have counties, and within them, cities, boroughs, and townships. One would be tempted to think it would simply be a matter of size that differentiates these, and one would be wrong.
sixth-most populous municipality in the Commonwealth, just behind Erie. Generally, though, cities are, well, cities; boroughs are what one thinks of as "towns", and townships are usually less dense areas.
In Pennsylvania, we have 2,560
“PROGRESSIVES WITH BIG IDEAS AND BIGGER IDEALS SEEM TO HAVE OVERLOOKED THIS TOOL, WHICH IS EMINENTLY ACCESSIBLE.”
Parker, for example, is a city with a population of 695. Meanwhile, Upper Darby Township is the
municipalities and 67 counties. Which is a lot. But because of our state laws, nearly all of them work just
about the same. For any borough — and there are 956 of them — ranging from over 40,000 in population (State College) to just five (Centralia, the place that has been burning underground for 60 years), Pa. Borough Code mandates the same structure and procedure for all of them.
It’s probable that meeting the needs of 40,000 people might differ from meeting the needs of a few hundred. But go to any borough, and the mayor there is actually just a ceremonial figure, paid about $5,000 a year, with the single duty of overseeing the police department. This
CP PHOTO: MARS JOHNSON
Revitalized train station in Wilkinsburg
is not what the title “mayor” usually connotes for people. Similarly, there is a Township Code for First- and Second Class townships, and a Third Class City Code, which applies to all cities that are not Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. Each of those comes with their own sets of structures.
POLITICS PAST
And with that background, this is where our first tale begins. No surprise here, but these laws are old. The Borough Code dates to 1966 as a consolidation of older laws. That $5,000 salary figure for the Mayor has not changed since then. The members of council, which has all the legislative and executive power in a borough, on average make $3,000 today.
In 1966, adjusted for inflation, that same $3,000 was equal to $30,000. That amount seems more in line with what you’d think the people making decisions affecting the lives of thousands or tens of thousands of people should make. The intervening nearly 60 years have allowed for a massive disinvestment in our local governments’ leadership.
What are the effects of that? Well, it largely narrows down the people who run for office to the old and retired or the independently wealthy — those who can afford to spend the amount of time the job requires for meager compensation. Meanwhile, folks with political expertise go elsewhere or to paragovernmental forces like CDCs and nonprofits as boroughs devolve into a volunteer soccer coach form of government.
This is the fault of the bigger system, because the Borough Code only gets updated when the State Legislature amends it, and that isn’t often. In politically polarized times like ours, where the spectacle of sabotage takes precedence over progress, agreements to do sensible stuff like that might not happen.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
POLITICS PRESENT
There is a way out. Home Rule — maybe you’ve heard of it, maybe you haven’t. It’s on the ballot in Wilkinsburg; Braddock joined the club recently. Pittsburgh has it, as does Allegheny County. So what is it?
Home Rule allows a municipality to essentially create a local constitution. When a borough adopts Home Rule, for example, rather than being tied to the Borough Code, it now looks to its charter for its form of government and guiding principles. And this applies to all types of municipalities — counties, cities, boroughs, and townships. Any can adopt Home Rule. This allows a municipality to structure itself to best suit its residents’ needs and to most efficiently operate within its own context.
A Home Rule municipality still needs to observe uniform statewide laws — things like taxing, zoning, and elections, among others. But Home Rule also gives a municipality the right to do anything that is not explicitly prohibited by the Pa. General Assembly or Constitution.
So, its flexibility is immense. A charter, once passed, remains amendable by residents, and thus a municipality can adapt itself responsively and effectively. Home Rule is therefore an obvious choice for any municipality right now. Not only does Home Rule allow a local government to evolve in a timely manner, it also offers more tools.
Boroughs, for example, have basically only one option to increase their revenue, which is to increase the real estate tax rate. This can lead to property owners disproportionately shouldering the tax burden, and increasing property taxes can force senior citizens and folks with fixed incomes out of their homes. This has been the case in Wilkinsburg. Home Rule allows for more options in taxation, which offers municipalities the chance to strike the best balance.
POLITICS FUTURE
If you are a Wilkinsburg resident, you absolutely should vote Yes on Nov. 5 for Home Rule. While it offers many advantages, perhaps the two biggest changes Wilkinsburg’s charter proposes are 1) an executive role for the Mayor and 2) a direct path for residents to have issues they care about addressed by Wilkinsburg Borough Council.
Borough governments rely on a part-time council that meets once or twice a month and is hands-off on how anything actually gets implemented. Interviews with borough officials showed a large gap between council and the borough’s departments. In the proposed charter, the mayor would take on more of a fulltime role, overseeing the borough manager to ensure that what council votes on actually gets implemented.
This is an efficiency upgrade. At the same time, the proposed charter
offers a new dynamic to the borough, which is the resident-led initiative and referendum. Upon being petitioned by residents who have gathered a number of signatures, council would be required to address and vote on residents’ proposals. Should council fail to vote the way the community desires, at a higher threshold of signatures, residents can place proposals directly on the ballot for a vote. This participatory environment aspires to bring more ideas to the fore and help ensure the direction for Wilkinsburg is one that residents have ownership over.
But I want to offer an even bigger picture to you all. Many people reflecting on today’s politics will say, “Well, the system is broken; nothing can change.”
With Home Rule, the most wide-open part is the structure the government can have and the tinkering with such a system that it provides. Progressives with big ideas and bigger ideals seem
to have overlooked this tool, which is eminently accessible.
For many of our municipalities, a small number of signatures and two votes are all that’s between a deteriorating present, dominated by the past, and a brave new future, where
the system we live under can be built in an entirely new fashion.
Vote for Home Rule. You are being done a civic disservice without it.
Jacquet Kehm is chair of the Wilkinsburg Government Study Commission •
CP PHOTO: MARS JOHNSON South Ave. United Methodist Church
IN PITTSBURGH
THU., OCT. 17
KIDS • DOWNTOWN
Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play. 6 p.m. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $46-82. trustarts.org
PARTY • NORTH SIDE
Geek Out Gala 6-10 p.m. Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., North Side. $125200. carnegiesciencecenter.org/geek-out-gala
MUSIC • GARFIELD
Pigeon Pit, Rayne Blakeman, Cacklin’ Racket, No Jane, and Frog Legs 7 p.m. Mr. Roboto Project. 5106 Penn Ave., Garfield. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. therobotoproject.com
MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS
The early days of Adult Swim turned a whole generation into anime fans with shows like Cowboy Bebop, a space noir about a group of bounty hunters. Experience the ultra-cool soundtrack behind this cult series with a live show at Roxian Theatre. The Bebop Bounty Big Band promises to take the audience on what’s described as an “immersive experience that combines high-octane jazz with the gripping narrative of Cowboy Bebop projected on the big screen.”
7 p.m. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $48-76. roxiantheatre.com/shows
MUSIC
• STRIP DISTRICT
Puddles Pity Party 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. City Winery. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $55-89. citywinery.com
FILM
• SEWICKLEY
Emerging Filmmakers Showcase: Waltz 7:30 p.m. Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center. 418 Walnut St., Sewickley. Free. Registration required. thelindsaytheater.org
FRI., OCT. 18
ART • SHADYSIDE
Four Winds Gallery 50th Anniversary Celebration 6-8 p.m. Continues through Sat., Oct. 19. Four Winds Gallery. 5512 Walnut St., Shadyside. Free. fourwindsgallery.com
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Koresh Dance Company presents Hollow Apple. 7 p.m. Pittsburgh Playhouse. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $35-53. playhouse.culturaldistrict.org
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Stomp. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sat., Oct. 19. $44-119. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. trustarts.org
OCT.17
MUSIC • OAKLAND
Sturgill Simpson: Why Not? Tour with Johnny Blue Skies 8 p.m. Petersen Events Center. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. $29-130. peterseneventscenter.com
COMEDY • DOWNTOWN
Bootleg Reboots: Breaking Dawn 9 p.m. Arcade Comedy Theater. 943 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $10-15. 16 and over. BYOB. arcadecomedytheater.com
SAT., OCT. 19
KIDS • HIGHLAND PARK
Track and Treat 12-4 p.m. Bud Harris Cycling Track. 1401 Washington Blvd., Highland Park. Free. All ages. instagram.com/citiparks
TOUR • STATION SQUARE
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh presents the Mighty Monongahela. 1-3 p.m. Gateway Clipper Fleet Docks. 350 W. Station Square Dr., Station Square. $15-40. doorsopenpgh.org
OPERA • OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Festival Opera presents the Mildred Miller International Voice Competition. 2 p.m. Carnegie Mellon University-Kresge Hall. 5000 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $25, free for students. pittsburghfestivalopera.org
FAMILY • SOUTH SIDE
Find a perfect pumpkin, fun for the kids, and more when SouthSide Works hosts a Spooktacular Weekend. The event begins with an evening edition of the Neighborhood Flea, where 50 local sellers will have handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, and other goods. On Sunday, bring your little partygoers to a Little Kids Disco dance party featuring a costume contest and free face painting. Dress up your four-legged baby for HOWL-o-ween at the SouthSide Works Dog Park, where pet vendors and brews by Levity await. There will also be pop-ups and music by Women Who Rock and a pink pumpkin patch benefitting the Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation. 5-9 p.m. Continues through Sun., Oct. 20. 424 S. 27th St., South Side. Free. All ages. southsideworks.com/events
OCT.
18
PARTY • EAST LIBERTY
BOOM Concepts Legacy Gala 5-11 p.m. The Maverick by Kasa. 120 South Whitfield St., East Liberty. $75-175. instagram.com/boom_concepts
MUSIC • POINT BREEZE
Resonance of Tradition: A Fusion of Islamic Art and Music Across the Ages. 7-9 p.m. Frick Art Museum. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. $15-50. thefrickpittsburgh.org
PARTY • LAWRENCEVILLE
Glitterbox Theater presents Monster Mash. 9 p.m. Belvedere’s Ultra-Dive. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5 with costume, $10 no costume. 21 and over. theglitterboxtheater.com
PHOTO: COURTESY OF CITY WINERY Puddles Pity Party at City Winery
PHOTO: SEMI SONG
Sturgill Simpson at Petersen Events Center
SUN., OCT. 20
MUSIC • SHADYSIDE
Chatham Baroque presents Twelfth Night Ensemble: Love & Laurels, Handel’s Apollo e Dafne. 4 p.m. Calvary Episcopal Church. 315 Shady Ave., Shadyside. $20-45. chathambaroque.org
POP-UP • ASPINWALL
Allegheny RiverTrail Park Halloween
Pop-Up 4 p.m. 285 River Ave., Aspinwall. Free. All ages. instagram.com/ alleghenyrivertrailpark
MON., OCT. 21
FILM • DOWNTOWN
The Fall. 5 p.m and 7:30 p.m. Continues through Wed., Oct. 23. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $9-11. trustarts.org
MUSIC • SOUTH SIDE
babyjake with Will Swinton and Kenny
Potter 6:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Smiling Moose. 1306 E. Carson St., South Side. $20-25. smiling-moose.com
TUE., OCT. 22
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
at SouthSide Works
WED., OCT. 23
THEATER
• DOWNTOWN
Not all those who wander are lost, especially if they’re going to the O’Reilly Theater for Pittsburgh Public Theater’s production of The Hobbit. The stage adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic fantasy novel follows Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, and dwarven warriors as they traverse Middle Earth on a perilous journey. Talented local players take on multiple roles to bring this timeless story to life. 7 p.m. Continues through Nov. 10. 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. $35-103. 7 and over. ppt.org
Ken Carson: Chaos Tour. 7 p.m. Stage AE. 400 N. Shore Dr., North Shore. $45-105. promowestlive.com
COMEDY • MUNHALL
Kathy Gri in: My Life on the PTSD-List 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $44.5074.50. librarymusichall.com
WED., OCT. 23
MICHELLE GRACE HUNDER Imogen Clark at Thunderbird Music Hall
MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Robyn Hitchcock with Imogen Clark 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Thunderbird Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $30. thunderbirdmusichall.com
MUSIC • SOUTH SIDE
Brian K and the Parkway with the Freeloaders and Reliable Child. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Club Cafe. 56-58 S. 12th St., South Side. $12. ticketweb.com
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NAME CHANGE IN The Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: No. GD-24-11163, In petition of Vanessa Blinn, parents and legal guardians of Christopher Micheal Patterson minor, for change of name to Christopher Micheal Blinn-Guenther. To all persons interested: Notice is hereby given that an order of said Court authorized the filing of said petition and fixed the 13th day of November 2024, at 9:30 a.m., as the time and the Motions Room, City-County Building, Pittsburgh, PA, as the place for a hearing, when and where all persons may show cause, if any they have, why said name should not be changed as prayed for.
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NUMBER PLACE
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18. Days of knights
19. Doubly
20. Nobody lives there
23. “What’s the ___?”
24. Political pundit Kasparian
25. 2014 Ne-Yo and Pitbull hit
33. “That was me!”
34. Starmer’s predecessor
35. Love personified
37. Cover in the kitchen
38. Chrome window
39. Polished o
40. The Emperor’s new clothes, perhaps?
42. “Food’s getting cold”
44. Candy in the DC universe
45. Surface between stories
48. Mountain climbing peak
49. Round knitted cap
50. Cambridge,
Massachusetts, neighborhood directly in between the campuses of MIT and Harvard, and what is literally in the other theme answers
57. One way to be taken
59. “But have we considered ...” initially
60. Sports org. that compiles an Elite 90 list
61. “Make Me Feel” singer Janelle
62. Pizzeria order
63. Debater’s position
64. Dish out cash
65. Lend some cash
66. Unctuous
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1. Publisher of scientific studies: Abbr.
2. Captain with a whalebone leg
3. Brightest star in Lyra
4. Made a few changes
5. Downsizing activity
6. Nerve-cell process
7. Femme de famille
8. Mixed, as colors
9. La Sagrada Família architect Gaudi
10. Genre for Pet Shop Boys and Men At Work
11. Improvement at the gym
12. And so forth: Abbr.
13. Fish eggs
21. Metal god Ronnie James
22. Utter
25. Favor one side
26. Throw caution into the wind, e.g.
27. Small fly
28. ___ left field
29. Eel in kabayaki
30. Peace Prize Nobelist Yitzhak
31. Muse of poetry
32. Under, in Udine
36. Blacken on the outside
41. Like the gods Tlaloc and
Huitzilopochtli
42. Move really fast
43. Badminton strategy
44. Newspaper based in Madrid
46. Really drunk
47. Answer page?
50. Charlie Chaplin prop
51. Goes bad
52. Covering over 53. Crown for Rolex, e.g.
54. Berry in a breakfast bowl
55. Wading bird that shares its name with a mode of travel
56. Like spot the di erences puzzles, usually
57. Mornings
58. Conk
Many Americans are fortunate to have dental coverage for their entire working life, throughemployer-provided benefits. When those benefits end with retirement, paying dental bills out-of-pocket can come as a shock, leading people to put off or even go without care.
Simply put — without dental insurance, there may be an important gap in your healthcare coverage.
When you’re comparing plans ...
Look for coverage that helps pay for major services. Some plans may limit the number of procedures — or pay for preventive care only.
Look for coverage with no deductibles. Some plans may require you to pay hundreds out of pocket before benefits are paid.
Shop for coverage with no annual maximum on cash benefits. Some plans have annual maximums of $1,000.
Medicare doesn’t pay for dental care.1
That’s right. As good as Medicare is, it was never meant to cover everything. That means if you want protection, you need to purchase individual insurance.
Early detection can prevent small problems from becoming expensive ones. The best way to prevent large dental bills is preventive care. The American Dental Association recommends checkups twice a year.
Previous dental work can wear out.
Even if you’ve had quality dental work in the past, you shouldn’t take your dental health for granted. In fact, your odds of having a dental problem only go up as you age.2
Treatment is expensive — especially the services people over 50 often need.
Consider these national average costs of treatment ... $222 for a checkup ... $190 for a filling ... $1,213 for a crown.3 Unexpected bills like this can be a real burden, especially if you’re on a fixed income.
