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Year: 2021

Municipal Government

Ben Mannes: With Henon and Dougherty convicted, all eyes turn to indicted Philly Councilman Kenyatta Johnson

December 20, 2021February 22, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
1

After the guilty verdicts of Dougherty and Henon, some are looking at the indictment of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. These cases reveal a pressing issue for Philadelphians: a lack of oversight of our public officials from the city and state.
By Ben Mannes

Education

Philly’s health department guidance results in segregating unvaccinated children at one Northeast elementary school

December 20, 2021December 27, 2021
Todd Shepherd

There is no formal policy for Philly public schools to separate vaccinated and unvaccinated children. That doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Curt Schroder: Pennsylvania once again a top judicial hellhole, with Philly courts leading the way

December 17, 2021December 24, 2021
Curt Schroder

The American Tort Reform Foundation’s “2021-2022 Judicial Hellholes” report shines a light on Pennsylvania’s overly litigious justice system. It’s time for state lawmakers to reset the scales of justice.
By Curt Shroder

Election

State Sen. Scott Martin announces run for PA governor

December 15, 2021December 24, 2021
Linda Stein

State Senator Scott Martin jumped into the crowded race for Pennsylvania governor on Saturday.
By Linda Stein

Energy

Power PA Jobs Alliance: PA’ians will see higher energy bills if RGGI resolution defeated

December 14, 2021December 15, 2021
Power PA Jobs Alliance
1

“The RGGI Partnership will also cause larger power plants that can’t financially sustain themselves under the [production] cap to shut down, costing Pennsylvania thousands of good-paying, union, energy-sector jobs.”

News

Skyrocketing expenses for Hero Thrill Show questioned by some first responders

December 14, 2021December 24, 2021
Todd Shepherd
3

As attendance has slumped for the charity show that funds scholarships for the children of deceased first responders, the nonprofit pays hundreds of thousands in unexplained legal fees and rent.
By Todd Shepherd

News

Nutter on homicide crisis: “I wish some of these woke people would go back to sleep.”

December 14, 2021December 24, 2021
Kyle Sammin
4

The former Philadelphia mayor has not receded into the background after publishing a scathing op-ed criticizing District Attorney Larry Krasner.
By Kyle Sammin

Education

Kyle Sammin: Upper Moreland School District blocking records related to school closure decisions

December 13, 2021December 24, 2021
Kyle Sammin
3

In response to an open records request by a parent, the district used narrow search terms unlikely to generate meaningful results, and is trying to permanently block handing over other records by taking the request to court.
By Kyle Sammin

Abortion

Christine Flowers: Pro-life doesn’t just mean “pro-birth”

December 12, 2021December 24, 2021
Christine Flowers
8

Abortion advocates seek to seize the moral high ground by pegging pro-lifers as misogynists. Little do they realize, we are not simply pro-birth: we’re pro-humanity.
By Christine Flowers

Culture

Emily Kreps: Middle-of-the-road politicians need not apply

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021
Emily Kreps
4

Pennsylvania families don’t want middle-of-the-road politicians. We need candidates who are willing to hold fast to conservative beliefs and lead on the right side of the culture war.
By Emily Kreps

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