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Nick Giannini
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Delaware County, PA | https://linktr.ee/therisingedge
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Hi everyone!
I wanted to share a little about who I am, why I started this newsletter, and what motivates me to keep writing. 🧵
Philly Should Use Camden As Blueprint To Combat Homelessness

Camden County is building 60 efficiency apartments for people experiencing homelessness and Philly should look at it as an example.

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Philly Should Use Camden As Blueprint To Combat Homelessness
Camden County is building 60 efficiency apartments for people experiencing homelessness and Philly should look at it as an example.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Another Year, Another Delco Property Tax Hike…What’s Going On?

Breaking down the reasoning behind two giant property tax hikes in a row.

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Another Year, Another Delco Property Tax Hike…What’s Going On?
Breaking down the reasoning behind two giant property tax hikes in a row.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Pennsylvania’s 2026 Showdown Is Here & Democrat Politicians Still Don’t Get What Time It Is

Only a BOLD working class agenda can save Democrats in PA.

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Pennsylvania’s 2026 Showdown Is Here & Democrat Politicians Still Don’t Get What Time It Is
Only a BOLD working class agenda can save Democrats in PA.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Shapiro Patches SEPTA Again While Rural Lawmakers Let It Sink

SEPTA’s failures aren’t random malfunctions…they’re the predictable outcome of a political project to starve public transit

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Shapiro Patches SEPTA Again While Rural Lawmakers Let It Sink
SEPTA’s failures aren’t random malfunctions…they’re the predictable outcome of a political project to starve public transit
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November 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Pennsylvania budget concessions, WFP gears up to challenge Fetterman, protesters take on lobbyists at the Capitol, AI safety gets a fix and the Shelter First Act could finally decriminalize homelessness

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Pennsylvania Budget Concessions, WFP vs. Fetterman, Capitol Protests, AI and Homelessness Reforms
State budget concessions, WFP gears up to challenge Fetterman, protesters take on lobbyists at the Capitol, AI safety gets a fix and the Shelter First Act could finally decriminalize homelessness
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November 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A Glimpse Into Delaware County’s 2026 Cost Containment Effort

Inside Delco’s cost containment and why real relief has to come from Harrisburg.

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A Glimpse Into Delaware County’s 2026 Cost Containment Effort
Inside Delco’s cost containment and why real relief has to come from Harrisburg.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Epstein's back channel with Putin, ANTIFA designated a terrorist organization, and more

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Epstein's back channel with Putin, ANTIFA designated a terrorist organization, and more
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November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Pennsylvania’s $50 Billion Downsized Budget Deal Has Passed

What’s in the budget, who lost, and what it says about our system…

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Pennsylvania’s $50 Billion Downsized Budget Deal Has Passed
What’s in the budget, who lost, and what it says about our system…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
What’s at Stake for Pennsylvania & Delco in the 2026 Midterms (Part 3/3)

The national implications and why Delco matters to the country

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What’s at Stake for Pennsylvania & Delco in the 2026 Midterms (Part 3/3)
Final Part of a Three Part Series: The national implications and why Delco matters to the country
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November 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
What’s at Stake for Pennsylvania & Delco in the 2026 Midterms (Part 2/3)

Two of a Three Part Series: Key Districts and Battlegrounds in Pennsylvania & Delaware County.

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What’s at Stake for Pennsylvania & Delco in the 2026 Midterms (Part 2/3)
Two of a Three Part Series: Key Districts and Battlegrounds in Pennsylvania & Delaware County.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Unmarked vans, refusing to give their name or badge number. America’s gestapo.
I had a run in with ICE snatching a man out of his car while walking my children to school this morning in NW DC

I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.

I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
November 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
67% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.

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Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Elon Musk
Chants of ‘Elon’ erupt after compensation plan approved despite opposition from several high-profile investors
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November 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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What’s at stake for Pennsylvania and Delco in the 2026 midterms

Delco has been on quite the political journey.

Once a solidly red stronghold, it’s now one of the most reliable Democrat suburbs in PA and a bellwether for how the state swings in national elections.

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November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨 Breaking down the Pennsylvania, Delaware County, and key national election results — and what they mean for right now and the 2026 midterms.

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November 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
John Fetterman’s Interview with Lara Trump isn’t Bipartisanship, it’s Bootlicking

Fetterman calls for “truth” and “common sense” on Fox News, but what he’s selling doesn’t look like either.

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John Fetterman’s Interview with Lara Trump isn’t Bipartisanship, it’s Bootlicking
Fetterman calls for “truth” and “common sense” on Fox News, but what he’s selling doesn’t look like either.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Delco County Property Tax Hike Was the Bill for Prior Fund Mismanagement

Raising property taxes isn’t ideal, but the alternative was cutting services like public health, housing programs, and fair pay for county workers.

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Delco County Property Tax Hike Was the Bill for Prior Fund Mismanagement
Raising property taxes isn’t ideal, but the alternative was cutting services like public health, housing programs, and fair pay for county workers.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
How Pennsylvania’s Political Machine Still Runs on 1930s Standards

Understanding how the state of Pennsylvania actually runs.

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How Pennsylvania’s Political Machine Still Runs on 1930s Standards
Understanding how the state of Pennsylvania actually runs.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Pennsylvania Budget Stalemate: Democrats Propose Compromise on Cyber Charter Payments

PA Democrats “compromise” on cyber school payments might save districts cash, but doesn't move us closer to restoring the foundation of well funded public schools

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Pennsylvania Budget Stalemate: Democrats Proposed Compromise on Cyber Charter Payments
Pennsylvania Democrats “compromise” on cyber school payments might save districts cash, but doesn't move us closer to restoring the foundation of well funded public schools.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Josh Shapiro is Unofficially Running for President

Josh Shapiro says he’s just focused on being Pennsylvania’s governor, but all signs point to something bigger.

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Josh Shapiro is Unofficially Running for President
Josh Shapiro says he’s just focused on being Pennsylvania’s governor, but all signs point to something bigger.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Inside the Delco County Council Meeting: October 2025 (2nd Meeting)

Here’s what’s new in Delco government heading into Q4, with the municipal election right around the corner.

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Inside the Delco County Council Meeting: October 2025 (2nd Meeting)
Here’s what’s new in Delco government heading into Q4, with the municipal election right around the corner.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Health Care Costs Are About to SKYROCKET in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s 21% rate hike shows that privatized health care is medical fleecing.

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Health Care Costs Are About to Skyrocket in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s 21% rate hike shows that privatized health care is medical fleecing.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🚨How Delco Schools Are Getting Crushed By The Federal Shutdown and Pennsylvania’s Budget Impasse.

Delco’s classrooms are caught between Washington’s collapse and Harrisburg’s paralysis. 🧵
October 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Why we are STILL in a 100 day state budget deadlock and dealing with a high stakes Supreme Court retention fight in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania's Budget Standoff & Court Retention Battles
Why we are STILL in a 100 day state budget deadlock and dealing with a high stakes Supreme Court retention fight in Pennsylvania
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October 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
1/ 🧵 There’s a wild political fight happening in Pennsylvania right now.

A group of Republicans is trying to kick out Scott Perry, one of the biggest MAGA election deniers in Congress.
October 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM