Paula Brown
Paula is the former Mayor of Darby Borough. When Hurricane Floyd came to Darby, she helped over 1000 flood victims find new housing and living quarter.In 2000, she successfully fought against CSX to correct safety hazards for the East Coast.
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Our Duty to End Lingering Racism in the United StatesAlmost a century ago, W.E.B. DuBois, a famous African American Intellectual and Harvard scholar, opened the locked door to discussion on race. Barack Obama re-opened that locked door and we, united as a nation should continue to hold it open for generations to come. -
Privatization of Prisons: Looking at the Benefits and DisadvantagesThe prison population is increasing nationwide at alarming rates. Why? What's the solution? Build more prisons? Subcontract prisons out to the private sector? Or should we just take the bull by the horns and correct the problem once and for all?
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The War on Drugs is Really the War on MarijuanaA position paper on Republican Party scare tactics and myths. Is marijuana really that bad, or is it comparable to alcohol?
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The Consequences of Mass IncarcerationPart of the "American Way of Life"... "Lock 'em up"...creates a false sense of security. Let's look at why incarcerating non-violent offenders in need of rehabilitative services drains communities and diverts government funds away from much needed programs.
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A Wonderful Life with Your Soulmate!Looking for the Secret to being happy in your relationship? Find your soulmate, and follow the steps! The results will be a Wonderful Life! -
Gullible WomenUnsuspecting women are ensnared by his charm. Not one, not two but many...
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The Role of Mayor in Pennsylvania: Small Towns All Across The State Have a "Mayor"When sworn to uphold the Constitution and duties of a Mayor, should you? Do you expect your Mayor to take their elected position seriously? What really is the role of a Mayor in Pennsylvania? -
Darby Borough Applies a Quick Fix, but Does it "Raise the Bar?"Education is the key to solving problems with our youth, our future leaders. -
Darby PA, A Home Town Turned Upside DownCan Darby Be Saved? Only time will tell with strong voices, minds and convictions. -
Darby Politics - the Story of How a Young Woman Tried to Make a DifferenceStanding up for what you believe in can sometimes get you in trouble....but is it worth it? Let's find out. -
Railroad Dangers - It Doesn't Take a Genius to Figure Out Why Trains DerailDerailments, Stoppages, Railroad Crossing malfunctions...who much more can we live with? -
Domestic Abuse... It's EverywhereEach year more and more women are scarred physically, mentally and sometimes lose their life. It's closer than you think. -
Man Is Set Free After Spending 22 Years In Jail For a Crime He Did Not CommitImagine living for 22 years being accused of a crime you did not commit. Imagine living for 22 years and thinking every day that you are going to die... Then one day, they prove your are innocent and allowed back in society. How would you handle it?
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Our Justice System, the Way it Doesn't Work: What Happens when We Develop the Attitude of "Lock 'em Up and Throw Away the Key?" Does This Really Work or Does Our Justice System Fail Us and Broaden Our Societal Problems?Donald M. was arrested when he was a juvenile. Rehabilitation back into society was not an option back in the 60's. Hard core conservative attitudes of "Lock 'em Up" were the norm. Most people thought it worked. But did it really? Or did it make our society worse?
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What Are Prisons Really For?What is the reali8ty of Prisons? They increase the profits for Corporate America.
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Why Do People Commit Crime? Who Gets Punished?Underlying problems cause people to commit crimes. Can't someone figure this out?
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India Has A Female Chief of PoliceWomen in Leadership Roles....should be more of them!
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An In-Depth Interview with Sgt. Lawrence Richards of the Yeadon Police Department.Larry Richards has worn a "blue" uniform for 25 years. With those 25 years comes joy, sorrow, dedication, committment and a vision to change the community for the better! -
Apartheid in Darby, PA: What Happens when "Outsiders" Run Your TownThis is what happens when elected officials, don't care and don't do their job. -
Socrates Comes to Darby! Does He Find Democracy? What Do You Think?Socrates was a wise man back in the 5th Century. He knew, it was better to check things out...before blindly following or accepting other leader's behaviors and actions...Shouldn't we too check things out?