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Month: October 2021

Election

Bradley Vasoli: Pennsylvania conservatives see do-or-die election for statewide judges this fall

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021
Bradley Vasoli

The statewide judicial races are on the minds of Pennsylvania’s right-of-center voters and organizations, as an election for judges approaches.
By Bradley Vasoli

Election

Judge expected to rule Monday on request to sequester problematic Delco ballots

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021
Linda Stein

After hundreds of Delaware County ballots went to the wrong voters, Republican candidates have asked for a sequestration of 5,500 ballots. Some key races could hang in the balance.
By Linda Stein

Municipal Government

Wally Nunn: Delaware County’s spending spree will have devastating results in years to come.

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021
Wally Nunn

Delaware County is spending money it doesn’t have, and budgeting to spend even more. When Covid relief funds run out, the taxpayers will be left holding the bag.
By Wally Nunn

Politics

Chesco treasurer lists degree from a diploma mill on her resume

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021
Todd Shepherd
2

Chester County Treasurer Patricia Maisono has refused to clarify why she lists a diploma mill on her resume.
By Todd Shepherd

Education

West Chester Area School District pulls book with sexual images after parent’s criticism

October 28, 2021November 2, 2021
Todd Shepherd
6

The book, “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe, has also recently been pulled in other districts around the country.

Election

Delco officials admit sending hundreds of ballots to wrong voters

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021
Linda Stein

Delaware County issued 670 ballots to the wrong people. Officials are blaming a vendor misprint for the problem.
By Linda Stein

Election

State Senators Lisa Baker and Kristin Phillips-Hill: Fostering fairness in Pennsylvania’s election operations

October 28, 2021October 29, 2021
State Senators Lisa Baker and Kristin Phillips-Hill

The 2020 election grants violate every common understanding of fairness, equity, and nonpartisanship in the conduct of elections.
By State Senators Lisa Baker and Kristin Phillips-Hill

Culture

Christine Flowers: The admiral of identity factions

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021
Christine Flowers
2

Levine’s continued elevation to higher office points out a growing problem with American society as we become more obsessed with identity.
By Christine Flowers

State Politics

Charles McElwee: Working-class voters will shape PA’s political future

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021
Charles McElwee
1

Pennsylvania Republicans can improve their political prospects if they build on working-class margins, address socioeconomic concerns, and speak to working-class aspirations.
By Charles McElwee

Education

Abington School District paid $7,000 to Southern Poverty Law Center for ‘equity training’

October 26, 2021November 2, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Abington’s purchase of the Teaching Tolerance workshops is part of a trend of local school districts using SPLC’s materials for professional development on ‘equity.’
By Todd Shepherd

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