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Month: August 2021

Population

Most Pennsylvania counties shrank, Census data finds

August 14, 2021August 13, 2021
Christen Smith

The U.S. Census found that most of Pennsylvania’s counties declined in population size over the past decade, though a few counties experienced moderate growth. The data comes as House Republicans work to redraw districting maps.
By Christen Smith

Education

St. Joe’s alumni threaten to withhold donations over firing of professor

August 13, 2021August 16, 2021
Todd Shepherd
6

A group of prominent St. Joseph’s alumni staged a small on-campus protest Friday, saying the university delivered a blow to academic freedom. They plan to organize with other alumni to end donations, or plans to donate via their wills and estates, to the university.
By Todd Shepherd

The Environment

Sen. Gene Yaw: Cleaning Pa. waterways is a win-win for farmers, business and taxpayers

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021
Sen. Gene Yaw

There’s a way to clean Pennsylvania’s streams and rivers, reduce water costs, and bolster the state’s tourism and agriculture industries — while embracing the markets and innovation.
By Pa. State Sen Gene Yaw

Health

Medicine is getting major injections of woke ideology

August 13, 2021August 17, 2021
John Murawski
1

Critical race theory and other tenets of woke ideology have permeated medicine and health care. Schools, journals, centers, and physicians are taking up arms, having declared racism a “public health crisis.”
By John Murawski

Housing

PA’s congressional delegation split on legality of eviction moratorium

August 12, 2021August 13, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Senator Bob Casey and the nine Pennsylvania Democratic house members have stayed largely silent regarding the legal doubts surrounding the Biden administration’s new moratorium.
By Todd Shepherd

Education

Todd Carney: Could school board elections have an impact on CRT in America?

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021
Todd Carney
2

The issue of CRT is having a weighty effect on communities throughout the United States, and has politicized school board races. Will the outcome of these races determine the future of Critical Race Theory in America?
By Todd Carney

Health

Pennsylvania health secretary leery of legislative retaliation over mask mandate

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021
Christen Smith

Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, Pennsylvania’s top health official, said a statewide universal masking mandate remains off the table due to concerns that blowback may interfere with the Wolf administrations other COVID-19 response efforts.
By Christen Smith

Culture

Nick Rutherford: Another five conservatives to watch right now

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021
Nick Rutherford
1

Here’s the latest addition to the “5 Conservatives” series. These characters embody conservative or libertarian values, and are sure to keep you entertained. It’s time for a reprieve from today’s progressive films — so stream these films today!
By Nick Rutherford

Education

Stephen Wahrhaftig: West Chester School Board president crossed the line

August 10, 2021August 19, 2021
Stephen Wahrhaftig
4

The bullying of a mother into silence and the audacious lack of respect for members of the community by the school board illustrate a broader problem with politicians and bureaucrats in the West Chester area and beyond.
By Stephen Wahrhaftig

Health

PA Covid-19 cases climb, hospitalizations increase

August 9, 2021August 10, 2021
Chris Comisac
1

The virus continues to haunt Pennsylvania — as COVID-19 cases rise and hospitalizations increase. Stay informed about the state of the pandemic in the Commonwealth and beyond.
By Chris Comisac

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Op-Ed

Felice Fein: The SAVE America Act, and why Pennsylvania needs it, Part 1

Felice Fein: The SAVE America Act, and why Pennsylvania needs it, Part 1

schedule April 24 2026
ink_pen Felice Fein

This is the first of a two-part essay. The second part will be published on Monday. The SAVE America Act […]

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