Even after a story on the behavior of Supreme Court Justice was debunked, the Inquirer went forward with a column — nicely written — but full of twisted logic and tired hobby horses.
By Christine Flowers
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A Republican heads to West Philly
Not too many Pa. Republicans have bothered to show up in West Philadelphia. Yet that is where Guy Ciarrocchi, one of more than a dozen Republican candidates for governor, headed one January afternoon to campaign.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania school board member to parents: ‘I don’t work for you’
A York Suburban School District School Board member created controversy when he wrote a recent op-ed to concerned parents and declared, “I don’t work for you.”
By Victor Skinner
Richard Koenig: Planning for the next pandemic — begone with Boomers?
One way to deal with the next contagion would be to get rid of the most vulnerable. On second thought, maybe not.
By Richard Koenig
In the spotlight
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- Harsanyi in National Review: Elizabeth Warren’s Big Whopper
- Nickels in City Journal: Raising the White Flag
- Haidt & Lukianoff in Persuasion: How To Keep Your Corporation Out of the Culture War
- Kratz in Bucks County Courier Times: Old railroad tracks should be used for trains, not trails
Tommy Hicks Jr.: National Republicans playing to win in PA ahead of midterms
Pennsylvanians are fed up with Joe Biden and Democrats’ failures. As the 2022 midterms approach, the Republican National Committee is working around the clock to ensure a Red Wave comes crashing down.
By Tommy Hicks Jr.
Former St. Joe’s prof. sues university and former student over free speech fight
After Greg Manco’s teaching contract was not renewed last year in the wake of a Twitter controversy, the former visiting professor is suing St. Joe’s as well as some alumni in federal court.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania lawmaker pitches new sales tax for local purposes
State Rep. Michael Sturla, D-Lancaster, spelled out a proposal to allow counties to enact a 1% sales tax that local municipalities can use.
By Victor Skinner
Beth Ann Rosica: West Chester’s reign of error continues
The West Chester Borough Council’s vaccine mandate epitomizes government overreach and denies hardworking Borough staff employment opportunities. When will the “reign of error” end?
By Beth Ann Rosica
Hroncich + LeBlond: Academics and sports — why isn’t it all about the kids in Pennsylvania?
One Western Pennsylvania private school faces PIAA backlash after families vote with their feet.
By Colleen Hroncich and Marc LeBlond
Ideas Philly should steal — planting more trees
The benefits of trees go beyond health, heat and economic equity — though those are reason enough to increase Philly’s tree canopy. Here’s how other cities are doing just that.
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy