The fate of one State Senate seat in Western PA relies on whether Allegheny County counts its votes according to state statute or not — but you won’t hear that reality in the legacy media.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Seven-year King of Prussia rail delay shows folly of modern environmental laws
The biggest obstacles in railway construction in Philadelphia and beyond are not geography and weather, but courts, regulators and endless public consultations.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Trump’s ‘coattail effect’ reveals opportunities for Philly Republicans
Down-ballot races show where urban Republicans could focus their energy for 2022 and beyond.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Philly ticket splitters make big impact in PA row office results
Small but impactful differences in Philadelphians’ down-ballot voter preferences propelled three very different candidates to success in Pennsylvania’s row office elections. The second in a series analyzing Philadelphians’ votes.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Trumpadelphia? Republican increase in Philly votes echoes urban appeal across nation
Election 2020: in Philly, Trump adds votes from working class voters of all racial backgrounds; meanwhile, Biden’s improvements are a map of gentrification in Philadelphia.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: ‘Ballot harvesting’ is institutionalized voter fraud
Despite voting scandals in places like North Carolina, some Democrats continue to push policies that weaken election security.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: As Breonna Taylor’s death reminds us, the government’s police powers cannot usurp basic civil liberties
Legislators in the Commonwealth are considering reforming how police serve warrants in order to prevent more out-of-control police encounters.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Parkway homeless encampment shows a city sliding backwards
We seem to have a permanent tent city on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Will Mayor Kenney resolve it?
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Gov. Wolf wants to legalize marijuana. He should fix the PLCB first
Pennsylvania’s Governor wants to liberalize marijuana in the Commonwealth. He should start by reforming the state’s antiquated Liquor Control Board — one of the most restrictive in the nation.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Let’s call a truce to the lawn sign wars – whether or not it’s campaign season
Lawn signs will only lead to more political polarization in our society. Let’s call it off.
By Kyle Sammin