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Education

Matthew Brouillette: It’s time to do right by kids — and give families more control

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
Matthew Brouillette

“Schools that teach” sounded great as Gov. Wolf’s campaign slogan in 2014 and 2018. But two years into Wolf’s second term, many parents are relegated to wishing for “schools that open.”
By Matthew Brouillette

Politics

The Editors: The ‘Cult of Fetterman’ shifts to higher office

February 12, 2021February 17, 2021
The Editors
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While Fetterman has been a raging success in grabbing national attention since stepping onto the political stage, much less can be said of his job performance as lieutenant governor or his ability to get things done on behalf of Pennsylvanians.
By The Editors.

Politics

Ben Mannes: The GOP has abandoned cities, Soros has filled the void

February 12, 2021February 17, 2021
A. Benjamin Mannes
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Left-wing megadonors are focusing on small, local elections and seizing generational political power doing it. Their success is robbing citizens of the political balance needed to secure their communities.
By Ben Mannes.

State Politics

Tirzah Duren: Wolf’s budget hits Philly while it’s still down

February 9, 2021February 10, 2021
Tirzah Duren
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Among the myriad issues currently affecting small businesses in Philadelphia, Gov. Wolf’s proposed tax increases shouldn’t be one of them.
By Tirzah Duren

What We're Reading

  • Wolfman-Arent in WHYY PBS: In-person classes. Old buildings. Almost no COVID. Are Philly Catholic schools a blueprint? February 24, 2021
  • DiStefano in The Philadelphia Inquirer: Pa. Treasurer Joe Torsella tried to reform the state’s biggest pension funds. Then he lost his job. February 20, 2021
  • Williamson in National Review: Ted Cruz Cancun Conundrum
  • Staddon in WSJ Opinion: Science Needs Criticism, Not Cheerleading
  • Sammin in The Federalist: Leftists Want America To Be Like Europe — Except On Reopening Schools February 19, 2021
Education

Lenny McAllister decries “cabal of education,” says to prioritize students

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021
The Editors

While some turn a blind eye, PA Coalition of Public Charters CEO Lenny McAllister refuses to ignore the issues plaguing schools. “Education empowers everybody,” says McAllister in this discussion with 1210 WPHT’s Rich Zeoli. Students need “the oasis of good schools immediately,” not a half-baked online education crippling kids’ mental […]

State Politics

Dan Bartkowiak: Why is science not Gov. Wolf’s guide for marijuana policy?

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
Dan Bartkowiak
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The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, Endocrine Society, American Addiction Centers, and Center for Disease Control all agree: Recreational marijuana is a bad idea.
By: Dan Bartkowiak

Politics

Guy Ciarrocchi: Why do we have a legislature?

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021
Guy Ciarrocchi
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The unprecedented number of executive orders at both the state and national levels of government could destroy the very foundation of our democratic republic and free-market economy.
By Guy Ciarrocchi

Education

Colleen Hroncich: Pandemic demonstrates the value of Catholic education

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021
Colleen Hroncich
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Catholic schools have provided a much-needed lifeline to thousands of children across the nation. Restrictive education policies, however, prevent our most vulnerable populations from reaping the benefits.
By Colleen Hroncich

State Politics

Kyle Sammin: Wolf Administration abandons survivors of sexual abuse

February 5, 2021February 17, 2021
Kyle Sammin

After failing to advertise a needed change to Pennsylvania’s state constitution, Governor Wolf’s Secretary of the Commonwealth resigned — leaving victims holding the bag.
By Kyle Sammin

State Politics

Todd Shepherd: Wolf’s phone log ‘raises more questions than it answers,’ transparency expert says

February 3, 2021February 26, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Gov. Wolf’s office is withholding information on untold hundreds of phone calls, many made at the height of the COVID-19 crisis, in response to a Right to Know Law request from Delaware Valley Journal.
By Todd Shepherd

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