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Month: November 2021

The Economy

Matthew Rousu: Covid-19 shows the value of markets — and for alternative schooling models

November 30, 2021November 29, 2021
Matthew Rousu

Markets are a key way to ensure one’s purchases don’t directly conflict with their values. But there is no market system with government-run schools. That should change.
By Matthew Rousu

The Environment

Eisenberg + Yeomans: Five ways to “rewild” Philadelphia

November 29, 2021April 14, 2022
Eisenberg + Yeomans
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Environmentalists have long focused on “pristine” spaces for conservation, ignoring the areas where most of us live: cities and densely populated inner suburbs. How can we “rewild” sections of Philadelphia to improve our riverways and land, and re-introduce a wild element back into the lives of everyday city-dwellers?
By Albert Eisenberg and Craig Yeomans

Election

The Electoral College or a National Popular Vote: The debate among conservatives

November 26, 2021November 28, 2021
The Editors
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Watch this lively debate, moderated by Broad + Liberty’s own Todd Shepherd, featuring conservative cases for and against the electoral college.

Election

Sean Parnell: National Popular Vote would be bad for Pennsylvania … and the nation

November 26, 2021November 29, 2021
Sean Parnell
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There’s an abundance of reasons why instituting NPV would be a grave mistake for the Commonwealth and beyond.
By Sean Parnell

Election

Patrick Rosenstiel: Enough of the lies about National Popular Vote!

November 26, 2021November 29, 2021
Patrick Rosenstiel
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To oppose the National Popular Vote proposal, you must own the current system that allows three out of four voters to be ignored in presidential elections and increasingly erodes our collective faith in our system of government.
By Patrick Rosenstiel

Crime

Seth Williams: Fighting Philly’s scourge of gun homicides

November 26, 2021December 11, 2021
Seth Williams
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The time is now, and demands that we again be bold and show the world we are committed and willing to reduce gun violence and the saving of lives in a new and profound way.
By Seth Williams

Crime

Jabari Jones: Politicizing gun violence is killing Philadelphia — literally

November 24, 2021November 25, 2021
Jabari K. Jones
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“But most politicians continue to play defensive politics with an issue in which lives are at stake, debating things that shouldn’t be debatable.” 
By Jabari K. Jones

Culture

Abhi Samuel: American capitalism means dignity for every individual

November 24, 2021November 25, 2021
Abhi Samuel

The blessings of liberty are on the table at an American Thanksgiving. A policy expert and immigrant from India reflects.
By Abhi Samuel

Election

New lawsuit, videos allege Delco election officials destroyed election results

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021
Linda Stein

Delco DA Jack Stollsteimer announced an investigation into videos that appear to show county election officials destroying ballots and machinery in the 2020 general election.
By Linda Stein

Civic Culture

Isabel Blank: Democrats need a lesson in civility

November 24, 2021
Isabel Blank

Incivility in politics has become common place. It’s time to demand that those who represent us also represent our values.
By Isabel Blank

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