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She Was the Rock of Our Family
Remembering Tabby: my wife of 20 years, the mother of our two children, a fierce advocate, and a woman whose love reached far beyond our family.
 • Jim Malliard
Harrisburg & Headlines August 6, 2026
The Pennsylvania stories making headlines—and the ones you may have missed.
 • Jim Malliard
The Final Countdown: Is Your Family Ready for Back-to-School?
Backpacks are easy to pack. Routines take a little more work—but they’re one of the best gifts we can give our kids.
 • Jim Malliard
Let's Get a Little Nerdy: A Look at Pennsylvania's 2025–2026 School Immunization Data
No politics. No opinions. Just taking a look at what the Pennsylvania Department of Education is reporting.
 • Jim Malliard
August Adventures
Sometimes the best way to build a stronger Pennsylvania is simply to get out and enjoy it.
 • Jim Malliard
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My Family Is My Strength
The people I fight for are the same people who give me the strength to keep fighting.
 • Jim Malliard
Being Mad Today Isn't Enough
Your frustration today must become your action tomorrow. School choice won't be protected by emotions alone—it will be protected by informed, engaged…
 • Jim Malliard
Running on Empty Isn't the End
.The strongest advocates aren't the loudest. They're often the parents who are exhausted... and show up anyway.
 • Jim Malliard
The Book, The Capitol, and the Full Circle Moment
What started as a classroom visit became a lifelong lesson in citizenship, advocacy, and finding the courage to speak up for your children.
 • Jim Malliard
Both Schools. That's What the DA Said.
The statement many critics ignore when discussing Malinda Hoagland, mandated reporting, and public cyber charter schools.
 • Jim Malliard
One Call Is a Complaint. One Thousand Calls Is a Movement.
The truth is often uncomfortable.
 • Jim Malliard
Before The Hearing Starts
If hundreds of respectful parents make enough noise before the Senate Education Committee even opens the meeting, Harrisburg will have no choice but to…
 • Jim Malliard
END THE PARTIES. OPEN THE PRIMARIES.
Pennsylvania politics has become less about solving problems and more about keeping people divided, angry, and trapped inside team colors.
 • Jim Malliard
NO ACTION = LOSS
Every budget season in Pennsylvania starts to sound the same.
 • Jim Malliard
WE THE PARENTS PA
Two Monday Nights. Four Hours. Real Pennsylvania Voices.
 • Jim Malliard
13 Days. 13 Actions.
What parents can do between now and Pennsylvania’s May 19, 2026 Primary Election
 • Jim Malliard
Friday Lights, Statehouse Shadows
I’ve got a soft spot for this one.
 • Jim Malliard
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