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The Courts

David Barensfeld: Don’t just vote for Superior Court judges — think about these candidates as future Supreme Court justices

October 7, 2019April 19, 2021
David Barensfeld
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The winners of this year’s elections could shape the state’s legal landscape in a way that impacts individuals, families, taxpayers and businesses for decades.
By David Barensfeld

Crime

J. Christian Adams: Philly leads the way in normalizing heroin addiction

October 3, 2019April 19, 2021
J. Christian Adams
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U.S. Attorney Bill McSwain fights to stop the opening of facilities where people can gather for ingestion of deadly narcotics. He calls it “in your face illegal activity.”
By J. Christian Adams

Culture

Art Carey: Lamenting social media, a land of vapid content fueling an orgy of narcissism

October 3, 2019April 19, 2021
Art Carey
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Social media exalts the slapdash and careless, the vulgar and profane. There’s no room or respect for deliberation and eloquence.
By Art Carey

Crime

George Parry: Krasner’s handling of Mumia case part of a disturbing pattern

October 1, 2019April 19, 2021
George Parry
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Maureen Faulkner’s persistence and courage in filing her petition have brought into sharp focus the questions that continue to hang over Philly’s district attorney.
By George Parry

In the spotlight

  • Deresiewicz in UnHerd: Escaping American tribalism March 10, 2022
  • The Editorial Board in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Four-year degrees aren’t for everyone March 6, 2022
  • Shellenberger in Common Sense: The West’s Green Delusions Empowered Putin March 3, 2022
  • Russell in Persuasion: To Reform the Police, Join It February 28, 2022
  • Cooke in National Review: What in the Hell Is Kamala Harris Doing? February 17, 2022
Culture

Steven McGuire: Archbishop Chaput has led Philly archdiocese by truth, faith and example

September 30, 2019April 19, 2021
Steven F. McGuire

During these difficult times of change, Catholics have been able to count on Archbishop Chaput as a model of holiness and stability.
By Steven F. McGuire

Education

Watch! Tirzah Duren of the Commonwealth Foundation: What’s happening with Philadelphia Charter Schools?

September 26, 2019April 19, 2021
Tirzah Duren
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Philadelphia’s Charter Schools provide better outcomes for school children at a lower cost to taxpayers, but are facing new hurdles at the city and state level. Why is this?

Energy

David Spigelmyer: Fracking ban would devastate Pa.’s economy, consumers and environment

September 25, 2019January 18, 2022
David Spigelmyer

America’s pursuit of a clean energy future must prioritize innovation, job growth and a sustainable economy.

From The Editors

Broad + Liberty co-founders join Dom Giordano on WPHT Talk Radio 1210

September 24, 2019April 19, 2021
The Editors

Linda A. Kerns and Albert Eisenberg, two of Broad + Liberty’s co-founders, spoke with radio talk show host Dom Giordano Monday about our launch and what we’re looking to do with the site.

Politics

Bob Martin: Not for Trump, but not for far left Democrats either

September 23, 2019April 19, 2021
Bob Martin
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Many can unite in denunciations of the President’s behavior. But extreme progressive ideology is also troubling.
By Bob Martin

Politics

State Rep. Frank Ryan: Pa. must eliminate property taxes – and here’s how to do it

September 19, 2019April 19, 2021
Frank Ryan
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Frustrated by your tax bills? Pennsylvania HB 13 would eliminate school property taxes and provide alternate revenue sources to spread the burden of school funding equitably.
By Frank Ryan

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