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Month: July 2021

Election

Gina Diorio: The many unanswered questions surrounding AG Josh Shapiro

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021
Gina Diorio
3

From bungling a major drug case, to cutting a questionable deal with a local district attorney, to taking a taxpayer-funded trip to Aspen, to voting to sell open land that’s now at risk of development, it’s clear that Shapiro has a lot to answer for before Pennsylvanians should consider him as a potential governor.
By Gina Diorio

Culture

Abhi Samuel: A coming DEI backlash in our workplaces?

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021
Abhi Samuel
1

Just as parents across the nation are waking up to the new “woke” cultural curriculum infiltrating our schools, much of the business world is forging ahead in the opposite direction.
By Abhi Samuel

Municipal Government

Delco legal expenses nearly triple since 2019

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021
Todd Shepherd
1

In 2019, the county spent $402,113 on legal costs from outside attorneys or law firms. After the partisan control of the county changed in 2020, legal fees rose to $1.14 million, and are set to surpass $1.2 million this year.
By Todd Shepherd

Education

Conner Drigotas: How teachers unions are fighting to kill teaching jobs in PA

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021
Conner Drigotas

By loudly advocating against increased funding for charter schools at the state legislature, Pennsylvania’s teachers’ unions make it clear exactly how they feel about the teachers who work in charter schools.
By Conner Drigotas

Transportation

Andrew Abramczyk: To fix transportation, we have to prioritize it

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021
Andrew Abramczyk
2

Infrastructure is shaping up as a big theme in Harrisburg this year, but nobody really knows where to find $8 billion. There are real policy fixes that could reduce highway traffic, expand transit and help build the commonwealth most Pennsylvanians want. But none of these are cheap or easy.
By Andrew Abramczyk

Politics

Christine Flowers: Biden’s ‘Jim Crow’ insults fly in face of facts

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021
Christine Flowers

President Biden’s accusations that Pennsylvanians abide in a “Jim Crow” state are unfounded and twisted, argues Christine Flowers. Even worse, they distract from efforts to unite a troubled nation.
By Christine Flowers

Education

Larry Platt: Will the school district squander its $1.1 billion stimulus windfall?

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021
Larry Platt

A history of management snafus under Superintendent Bill Hite can only make you wonder if we’re able to seize this potentially transformative moment.
By Larry Platt

Election

Bill Cortese: Rep. Tom Malinowski, Covid profiteer, faces tough climb to reelection

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021
Bill Cortese
2

As small businesses collapsed and local economies took a hit amid the pandemic and stringent shutdowns, some elected Democrats have done quite well for themselves. Among these Covid profiteers, Rep. Tom Malinowski is a leader of the pack, but political repercussions are on the horizon.
By Bill Cortese

2A Health

George Hofmann: What my suicide attempt taught me about gun rights

July 14, 2021July 16, 2021
George Hofmann
5

Instead of a pre-emptive restriction of the constitutional right to gun ownership, we should more carefully consider what factors are unique among certain mental health illnesses. And my story may yield some clues.

By George Hofmann

News

Republicans promise “new level” of transparency in upcoming redistricting process

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021
Todd Shepherd
1

The lawmakers said the public would be able to provide map suggestions, make comments, and stay involved with the process through a website.

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Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: Sell the mansions, but keep the beauty of the church

Thom Nickels: Sell the mansions, but keep the beauty of the church

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ink_pen Thom Nickels

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