Rep. Ben Waxman
@RepBenWaxman
Democrat representing Center City and South Philly in the PA House of Representatives.
What if I told you one PA prison is flipping the script on incarceration? SCI Chester is home to Little Scandinavia, a pilot program inspired by Norway and Sweden that focuses on rehabilitation, not punishment. PA is leading the way in proving that a more humane approach to…
Protecting the rights and safety of all communities and advancing inclusive democracy isn’t just important because of our Jewish values. It's also existential to our own safety as Jews.
We can't trust law enforcement we can't identify or hold accountable. That's why I'm introducing a bill to ban masks and require all government agents working in PA to wear marked uniforms. Because America doesn't have secret police, and we never will. metrophiladelphia.com/ice-mask-ban-p…
Access to safety, dignity, and justice is a right—not a privilege. Click the LinkTree in my bio for immigration resources that can help you or your loved ones navigate the system.
A new detention site in the Florida Everglades is holding immigrants in sweltering, unsanitary, inhumane conditions. The Jewish community knows the dangers of dehumanization. This isn’t safety—it’s a moral failure.
Did you know? Pennsylvania military veterans may qualify for no-cost vehicle registration and title fees. For more information, please visit Veteran Registration Fees or feel free to contact my district office at 215-246-1501.
This one hurts because I am deep down a very boring person.
Update from @PhilaSanitation: Trash & recycling pickups may be delayed as crews work to clear excess materials and litter. Please leave items out for collection. If Second District residents have missed trash or recycling, contact 311 or our office at 215-686-3412 to report.
Temple has 12,000 students, staff, and faculty commuting on SEPTA daily. Without state funding, SEPTA will cut service, raise fares, and end evening trains that the Temple community depends on. We need transit funding now! inquirer.com/education/temp…
I am not being hyperbolic when I say I think a locked in Harper is the best hitter in the sport.
Love to see continued expansion of the SEPTA Metro Wayfinding!
Metro Wayfinding at Fern Rock TC! Looks great, @SEPTAPHILLY!
BREAKING: The Phillies are signing David Robertson, according to @Ken_Rosenthal.
Jalen Hurts poses with the new limited-edition Breitling Classic AVI Eagles Super Bowl LIX Champions Chronograph watch, which can be yours for $41,000. Only 59 made. breitling.com/us-en/watches/…
Another suspect identified in South Philly shoot-out that wounded 8 people inquirer.com/crime/shooting…
Immigration activists protest ICE arrests at Philly courthouse inquirer.com/news/juntos-im…
It was Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday, and Ghislaine Maxwell was preparing a special gift to mark the occasion. She turned to Epstein’s family and friends. One of them was Donald Trump. Maxwell collected letters from Trump and dozens of Epstein’s other associates for a 2003…
The state budget is nearly 3 weeks late. @PaHouseDems have done our job, why hasn’t the Senate? Pennsylvanians are waiting. It’s time to stop the delays and get this budget done!
