The School District of Philadelphia is standing behind a lesson plan teaching 5th graders about a “Black Communist” from the 1960’s after a conservative leaning reporter broke the news of the assignment.
By Todd Shepherd
The Editors: 5 questions for Dr. Rachel Levine
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on former PA Health Secretary Rachel Levine’s nomination to U.S. Assistant Secretary of Health. Before Levine is promoted, The Editors at Broad + Liberty have five questions on her record in Pennsylvania that deserve to be answered.
By The Editors
Pennsylvania sees loosening of some pandemic restrictions
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf rescinded some of his social distancing orders on Monday, including rules about out-of-state travel and capacity limits for public events.
By Christen Smith
Michael Farren: The minimum wage — who actually wins and loses in Pennsylvania?
Lifting the minimum wage has been an increasingly popular effort. But who’s for and against it — and what are the consequences of the policy?
By Michael Warren