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York 912 Patriots to host candidates’ event Thursday

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Ed Mahon

The York 912 Patriots will host a candidates’ event Thursday evening featuring a forum for York County Court of Common Pleas candidates Michael Flannelly and Todd Platts, according to a news release. Questions will be asked of the candidates in … Continue reading →

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A ‘mercenary for freedom’ who’s not losing sleep over the fiscal cliff

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Matt Brouillette of the Commonwealth Foundation described Joe Sterns as a “mercenary for freedom.” The Republican has worked for a variety of political figures and organizations. He is the government affairs specialist for Penn Waste, owned by Scott Wagner. Sterns … Continue reading →

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York 912 Patriots to host states’ rights forum

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Ed Mahon

The York 912 Patriots will hold a states’ rights forum at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, according to a news release. Matt Brouillette, president and CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation, will host, according to the release. And speakers include Leo Knepper … Continue reading →

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York County tea party group to host viewing of “2016: Obama’s America”

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Ed Mahon

The York 912 Patriots will host a public viewing of Dinesh D’Souza’s documentary film “2016: Obama’s America” at the group’s monthly meeting on Oct. 25, according to a news release.

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Why a founding member of the York 912 Patriots doesn’t believe abortion should ever be legal

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Lee Ann Burkholder, communications director for the York 912 Patriots, said she’s personally pro-life without exceptions. Here’s why: “Life is precious. I am a God-fearing Christian,  and I believe that abortion is murder.” As we reported, she criticized U.S. Rep. … Continue reading →

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Comments from Libertarian Party, Green Party, and tea party leaders on Pennsylvania’s voter ID law

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Some additional comments about Pennsylvania’s new voter photo ID law: York County Libertarian Party Chairman Dave Moser said in an email: “Pennsylvania’s new voter I.D. law is redundant, unconstitutional, and a repugnant example of the political wrangling that we all … Continue reading →

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