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The Middle-Class New Deal: Examining the Loss of America’s Economic Core

By Jason Capello | September 9, 2026

Continuing with CCJ’s reading series, we have reviewed A. Mechele Dickerson’s The Middle-Class New Deal. Her academic approach and policy manifesto for restoring upward mobility and the American dream. The Middle-Class New Deal is an insightful and forward-looking exploration of how the United States can renew its commitment to opportunity, stability, and economic mobility. In […]

PJM Part 4: Who’s Really Paying the Price?

By Jason Capello | March 18, 2026

Here we go again… If you’ve been following this series, you know how much the growth of data centers is reshaping electricity markets in Pennsylvania. Beyond the technical charts and market filings, there’s a very real question at the heart of this debate: how much are regular people paying for all this growth, and why? […]

Cultivating Community Resilience at CCJ’s 6th Annual Seed Swap

By Jason Capello | February 23, 2026

Spring is almost here, and that means it’s time for one of our favorite community traditions!  We’re excited to invite you to the Center for Coalfield Justice’s 6th Annual Seed Swap on March 7th from 1–4 PM at Washington Citizens Library. Our Seed Swap is about a lot more than just seeds. It’s about access. […]

How Big Tech Is Manufacturing Demand for Its Data Centers

By Jason Capello | January 23, 2026

Over the past two years, the world has been told that the explosion in data-center construction is inevitable — even essential — to power the “AI revolution.” Tech executives, investors, and policymakers alike have repeated this story until it sounds like common sense: we need more data centers to keep up with progress. But this […]

Explaining PJM Part 3: Data Center Disaster

By Jason Capello | August 21, 2025

Our grid, PJM, just finished up its next capacity auction for 2026/27, and to no surprise, the bill is high. We will break down the context of these evolving issues and why there will be little price relief for consumers in the next 5 years.   What happened in the auction? The bottom line is that […]

Demystifying Data Centers

By Jason Capello | July 17, 2025

Data Centers and the Like The recent surge in data center and AI facility development across Pennsylvania is driven by the state’s “strategic” location, access to affordable energy, and a burgeoning tech workforce. However, this rapid expansion raises several concerns that could pose significant challenges for all Pennsylvanians.  Let’s explore data centers and their impacts […]

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