Education from early childhood development to graduation from high school is crucial to the success of our democratic republic.

At this 250th anniversary of the grand experiment in a democratic republic on the North American continent we celebrate a future where the spirit of the Declaration of Independence and a powerful re-enshrinement of the spirit of the United States Constitution is held as a sacred trust.

In the course of history, Independence Day for the formerly enslaved, applies more accurately to the Juneteenth holiday. Further, history compels everyone else to observe the Juneteenth “Day of Jubilee” with them so that they can celebrate, in perpetuity, their freedom. For us it is to remember that any kind of enslavement or diminution of the rights of anyone under the equal application of the United States Constitution, must never again appear in these United States.

A few years back Ray Owen wrote a beautiful song that uplifts Pennsylvania far better than the current state song.

Today, we remember D-Day, opening 82 years ago in the early morning hours of June 6, 1944

I decided to step forward to run for state office because I am concerned for the economic, social, and spiritual survival of struggling working families and farmers in my state house district. As prices for groceries, energy, housing, and virtually everything else soars from the chaotic policies and whims of those in power, I believe the State of Pennsylvania must step in to shield those families and farmers as best it can with the limited and shrinking resources available t

Some thoughts I have on our energy future is support for building a renewable and climate-neutral energy structure and migrating public, commercial, and personal transportation to that structure

I support a number of regulatory schemas concerning artificial intelligence (AI)

Some legislation I would support for the social and financial health of working families and low-wage earners

Music Credit: The Pennsylvania Song by Ray Owen Video Credit: Raelinda Robak

I had the privilege of attending the Fighting Oligarchy Rally with Bernie Sanders in May 2025. I was interviewed by Fox43 News at 1:40 on this video. Video credit: Fox43 News.

I want to talk about part of the energy picture in Franklin County. Gasoline and diesel. I’m sure you’ve noticed and felt the pain of dramatically higher gasoline prices at the pump. For diesel users it’s even more painful.

Come celebrate Juneteenth with us at the Spring Street Amphitheater in Chambersburg

The invasion of hyperscale AI Data centers in Franklin County represent the billionaire tech bros’ lack of concern or any care whatsoever for the property and lives of the people living in this beautiful rural corner of the Commonwealth

The Jackson for PA campaign officially launches on February 21, and we invite neighbors from across our communities to join us for a campaign kick-off focused on people, place, and practical leadership. This event marks the beginning of a campaign rooted right here, representing Chambersburg, Greene Township, Guilford Township, and Hamilton Township. One that brings together all our residents—from rural homes, our small towns, and our suburban neighborhoods—around the shared