Dr. Rachel Levine’s leadership as the Pa. DOH Secretary during the COVID-19 pandemic did not prove to be a significant hurdle at a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing regarding her nomination to be assistant secretary of health.
By Todd Shepherd
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By Christen Smith
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A congressman reflects on his vote to object to Pennsylvania’s electoral college vote — free from the corporate media histrionics.
By Rep. Scott Perry
Joshua Novotney: Trust me, Pat Toomey is no RINO. Let’s not censure him.
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By Joshua Novotney
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- Staddon in WSJ Opinion: Science Needs Criticism, Not Cheerleading
- Sammin in The Federalist: Leftists Want America To Be Like Europe — Except On Reopening Schools
Daniel Goncalves: Reddit investors vs. hedge fund billionaires, Part 1
Melvin Capital’s bet against GameStop failed, and people became a bit more knowledgeable about how Wall Street works, or fails to work, because of the saga.
Part one of a two-part series by Daniel Goncalves
Christen Smith: PennDOT proposes tolls for nine bridges, Girard Point Bridge included
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has a new plan to toll nine bridges, but some are concerned about the great costs and lack of specificity.
By Christen Smith
Matthew Rousu: Learning economics and personal finance from black authors
Here are some insightful books on economics and personal finance by black authors for you to read during Black History Month.
By Matthew Rousu
Todd Shepherd: “We are failing” — frustrated Dem lawmakers propose forcing DOH to change vaccine policies
Democratic lawmakers frustrated with Pennsylvania’s Covid vaccine distribution have proposed legislation to change the process, indicating a dispute with the Wolf administration.
By Todd Shepherd
Katelin Gorski: An open letter to District Attorney Krasner, from the family of one of his victims
The list of families whose loved ones have been murdered by people who should have been in prison is growing long under D.A. Larry Krasner. Now my family is one of them.
By Katelin Gorski
Howard Lurie: Is the judiciary the most dangerous branch?
There is good reason to believe that the judiciary is the most dangerous branch. That may be especially true in Pennsylvania where the state Supreme Court has assumed almost dictatorial powers.
By Howard Lurie