As politicians who reject populism continue to exit stage left, it’s time to consider that small government voters don’t represent the bulk of America’s moderate voting base. In fact, they may barely exist at all. This article is part one of a two-part series.
By Benjamin Pontz
Chris Comisac: We need to push back hard against ‘vaccine passports’ to truly protect our safety and liberty in the face of COVID-19
Any government official, elected or appointed, who seeks to impose so-called “vaccine passports” upon any American needs to give up their position of authority.
By Chris Comisac
A year since the shutdown, it’s time to reject government paternalism
It is beyond time to reject the paternalistic proposition that government exists to shelter us from all potential harm and to re-embrace the idea that our government exists to protect the unalienable rights of a free people.
By The Editors
Guy Ciarrocchi: Philadelphia is in serious trouble — monumental changes are needed
Philadelphia entered the pandemic with a rising crime rate, poor student test scores and among the highest poverty in the nation. It’s done nothing to fix those problems.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Southeast PA Dems ramp up criticisms of Wolf’s vaccine rollout
“This is the first time that I can recall our entire delegation — that means federal, state, local, Democrat and Republican — coming together all on one issue — the first time. Which should suggest to those listening: there’s a problem. And the problem is now a crisis.”
By Todd Shepherd
Jared Solomon: Time to say enough to corruption
Union boss John Dougherty was indicted again this week, and 12 percent of City Council is facing corruption charges. One outraged elected official is calling for an end to the scourge of Philly politics.
By Jared Solomon
The Editors: Daylight appears between two Soros-backed DAs
A memorial ceremony for a slain Philadelphia police officer, which Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner opted to ignore, reveals daylight between Krasner and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
By The Editors
Christine Flowers: Someone’s finally taking Cuomo seriously
In the case of Andrew Cuomo, and to a lesser extent Rachel Levine, the whitewash of their misdeeds is almost as bad as the crimes themselves.
By Christine Flowers
House Democratic Leadership: Coming back strong from COVID-19 needs a foundation in reality
Three House Democrats share their vision for recovery after Covid-19 — and the steps that must be taken to make it reality.
By Joanna McClinton, Jordan Harris and Matt Bradford.
Joshua Novotney: Trust me, Pat Toomey is no RINO. Let’s not censure him.
Senator Pat Toomey has fought for conservative causes his entire career. A move to censure him by Pennsylvania Republicans would amount to cancel culture, writes a Trump election official.
By Joshua Novotney