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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.
Jul 7
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Jim Malliard
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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.
Jun 25
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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.
Jun 22
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Jim Malliard
One Call Is a Complaint. One Thousand Calls Is a Movement.
The truth is often uncomfortable.
Jun 19
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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…
Jun 6
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Jim Malliard
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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.
Jun 3
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Jim Malliard
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NO ACTION = LOSS
Every budget season in Pennsylvania starts to sound the same.
May 20
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Jim Malliard
WE THE PARENTS PA
Two Monday Nights. Four Hours. Real Pennsylvania Voices.
May 12
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Jim Malliard
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13 Days. 13 Actions.
What parents can do between now and Pennsylvania’s May 19, 2026 Primary Election
May 7
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Jim Malliard
Friday Lights, Statehouse Shadows
I’ve got a soft spot for this one.
May 3
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Jim Malliard
Parents Are Watching: The Races That Will Shape Our Classrooms
Pennsylvania’s 2026 primaries aren’t just political—they’re personal. It’s time to get candidates on the record about our kids.
Apr 28
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Jim Malliard
Our Kids Are the First-Round Picks
If we can fill stadiums, wear the jerseys, and scream for a win in Pittsburgh—why aren’t we doing the same for the futures that matter most?
Apr 23
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Jim Malliard
Small Actions. Big Impact. Every Parent. Every Day.
Real change doesn’t come from one big moment—it comes from thousands of parents choosing to speak up, one conversation at a time.
Apr 11
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Jim Malliard
$4.6 Billion and Still Not Enough
Philadelphia’s school budget tells a bigger story—and it’s not the one you’re being told
Mar 31
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Jim Malliard
What Does $8,000 Per Student Really Mean? A Look Inside a $119 Million School System
Breaking down Millcreek Township School District’s budget to understand what changes—and what doesn’t—when funding is cut in half.
Mar 30
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Jim Malliard
The Number They Don’t Want You to See
When you strip out the noise and compare apples to apples, the myth about charter costs starts to fall apart.
Mar 26
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Jim Malliard
The Senate Is Signaling—Are You Watching?
Before the votes are cast in May, Pennsylvania Senators have already laid out their priorities. The question is simple: do you agree—and are you going…
Mar 25
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Jim Malliard
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