Toomey dismisses Democrats’ attempt to kill the filibuster as a dangerous display of partisanship.
By Todd Shepherd
Dave Lemery: Federal judge tosses Wolf administration’s limits on gatherings, orders closing businesses
Federal Judge William Stickman ruled that Gov. Wolf’s restrictions violated the First and 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
By Dave Lemery
Robert Petrone: Christopher Columbus is the greatest hero of the 15th & 16th centuries (pt. I): Introduction
Christopher Columbus was none of the epithets with which his detractors repeatedly characterize him — and all of the historical resources show this unequivocally. Part one in a series of eight.
By Robert Petrone
Larry Platt: Does police reform include better policing?
You wouldn’t know we’re in the midst of a murder epidemic listening to the virtual panels hosted by Philadelphia’s City Council & Mayor.
By Larry Platt
Todd Shepherd: PA politics among least competitive in U.S., analysis finds
Are term limits the solution to boost competition in our state elections?
By Todd Shepherd
Linda A. Kerns: All of this kneeling before our flag suggests some of us have already forgotten
How quickly we forgot – not only those who lost their lives in the line of duty, but also the weary men and women who showed up day after day post 9-11 to sort through the rubble to look for survivors and then the remains of the souls lost, all while anguished by their own personal situations and a nation rocked by sorrow.
By Linda A. Kerns
Christen Smith: Democratic challenger hopes to unseat moderate lawmaker in Pennsylvania’s 1st congressional district
Congressman Fitzpatrick is at risk of losing control of his district this November.
By Christen Smith
Scott McClallen: Midwest Republicans urge Big Ten commissioner not to punt on fall season
Big Ten schools will lose millions in anticipated revenues if they don’t play football this fall — and student athletes stand to lose even more.
By Scott McClallen
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania renews emergency declaration for third time
As Governor Wolf renews his emergency powers for the third time, House Republicans meet to call into question the administration’s actions over the last six months.
By Christen Smith