Mennonite Action protesters Tim Seidel, front right, Rick Yoder, front left, Ben Rush, back left, and Mike Ramer, back right, are arrested by U.S. Capitol Police during a Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, protest against the war in Gaza outside Sen. Mark Warner's office in Washington, D.C.
Mennonite Action protesters Tim Seidel, front right, Rick Yoder, front left, Ben Rush, back left, and Mike Ramer, back right, are arrested by U.S. Capitol Police during a Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, protest against the war in Gaza outside Sen. Mark Warner's office in Washington, D.C.
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Pennsylvania reporters are highlighting issues that affect communities both near and far. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reported on a group of activist Mennonites in Lancaster calling for a ceasefire in Gaza while also advocating for immigrant support in the U.S. Wilkie notes, “They’re trying to create a bridge between local action and global awareness. Their efforts are grounded in community, but they’re thinking about the broader impact.” His coverage explores how these progressive Anabaptists organize through rallies, petitions, and educational outreach, showing how personal conviction can influence larger social and political conversations.
Closer to home, Emily Previti of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star covers House Bill 12-86, which would require hospitality workers to undergo training to recognize and report human trafficking.
