Conservatives claim “Big Tech” organizations are censuring them, while their Democratic counterparts thrive. Representatives for Big Tech disagree.
By Linda Stein
Larry Platt: The forgotten victim of MOVE
Yes, the story of the city’s mishandling of MOVE remains is another horrible indignity in a tragic saga. But today’s retelling of MOVE is also tragically incomplete.
By Larry Platt
Gov. Wolf and state legislators will now have to work together after PA voters approve constitutional amendments
Voters have rejected Wolf’s position that he should maintain the power he has wielded for more than a year as Pennsylvania has confronted COVID-19.
By Chris Comisac
Southeast counties will explore improving campaign finance transparency
After asking each of the collar counties about their campaign finance transparency policies, Bucks, Delaware and Chester Counties have told Broad + Liberty that they are open to making their filings publicly accessible. Montgomery County already has an online database.
By Todd Shepherd
‘Keeping Kids in School’ PAC celebrates strong showing in PA primaries, looks ahead to general election
Eighty-six of the PAC’s 91 endorsed school board candidates are moving on to the November general election. Now, Clarice Schillinger, who started the PAC just months ago at her kitchen table, is looking to take on an entrenched establishment as the urgency caused by the pandemic looks to be waning.
By Todd Shepherd
Housing market in Bucks County has prospective buyers on their toes
Low inventory, low mortgage rates, and a surge in prospective buyers ditching busy cities is driving housing prices sky high in Bucks County.
By Ezra Solway
Some Pennsylvania counties ran out of ballots during primary election
At least two PA counties ran out of ballots during the primary election. The Department of State declared the day a success, but House Republicans disagree.
By Christen Smith
PA Senate and House Leadership: COVID-19 response proves government works better together
Leadership for the Pennsylvania House and Senate share their perspectives on the state’s Covid-19 response, and how the lessons learned can shape Pennsylvania’s future for the better.
By Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler, Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff.
Beth Ann Rosica: In Philadelphia, democracy ends where education policy begins
Beth Ann Rosica joined the Democratic Party to support the most vulnerable. But the Philadelphia Democratic leaders don’t seem to be striving for the same aims, especially when it comes to education.
By Beth Ann Rosica, Ph.D.