Ballots postmarked Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 5 will be eligible to be counted, marking a major win for Democrats.
By Christen Smith
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Christen Smith: Pennsylvania elected officials agree to yearlong pay freeze amid pandemic
Governor Wolf froze pay for government officials this past week in the face of the pandemic-induced revenue shortfall.
By Christen Smith
Jenny DeHuff: Would an ATV park clear city streets of these ‘joy’ riders?
In eight years, City Council discussions over an ATV park in Philly have not advanced very far.
By Jenny DeHuff
Stu Bykofsky: Biden? Trump? Neither. Here’s why.
My third-party vote — a calculated vote of protest — is a signal to the major parties that they have failed. Again.
By Stu Bykofsky
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Spencer Landis: Philly-area Democrats mute on court packing, ending the filibuster
Democrats locked in tight Congressional races in the Philadelphia region are refusing multiple attempts for comment on the most consequential changes to our judicial and legislative branches in decades.
By Spencer Landis, with reporting from Albert Eisenberg
Jeff Hurvitz: The police are, and always have been, bastions of public safety
Sweeping generalizations aimed at the police undermine their efforts to keep citizens safe in a city currently plagued by violence.
By Jeff Hurvitz
Todd DeFeo: Proposal would merge Pennsylvania agencies, streamline government operations
Merging these state agencies together will lead to streamline government operations and reduce the cost to taxpayers.
By Todd DeFeo
Robert Petrone: Christopher Columbus is the greatest hero of the 15th & 16th centuries (pt. IV): The Discovery
Christopher Columbus was none of the epithets with which his detractors repeatedly characterize him — and all of the historical resources show this unequivocally. Part four in a series of eight.
By Robert Petrone
George Hofmann: Amy Coney Barrett is a threat to lazy politicians, not healthcare
The real pre-existing condition we need to be concerned about is Congress’ inability to legislate.
By George Hofmann
Todd DeFeo: Philadelphia suing Pennsylvania over gun laws
Mayor Kenney and other city officials are leading the charge to vacate the Firearm Preemption Laws and declare that the state government has violated the inherent and indefeasible right to enjoy and defend life and liberty.
By Todd DeFeo