Democratic leaders in Congress are facing mounting criticism for allowing a funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security that […]
Ben Mannes: Noem’s fall shows why independent watchdogs matter at every level of government
After a contentious Congressional hearing, President Trump’s announcement of a forced departure of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came because […]
From the Editors: Voter ID is a popular, commonsense reform — so why are Democrats opposing it?
There is a lot of talk in politics these days around “80-20 issues” — debates where 80 percent of the […]
From the Editors: Separation of powers keeps us free
In 1642, King Charles I marched into the House of Commons determined to personally arrest five members of Parliament. Accompanied […]
Marion Mass: Demand change to reverse upward pressure on American health care costs
On January 22, 2026, two congressional committees — Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means — grilled the CEOs of America’s largest health insurance […]
Pa. congressman faces lawsuit from fired staff member
A staffer for U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio has sued him in federal court, alleging his office refused to accommodate her […]
Emily Greene Brey: Pennsylvanians want affordable health care, not more Obamacare
Last month, four Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives broke away from their party to support Democrats’ number one […]
Jennifer Garzia: Congress Created 340B to Help the Poor. Now It’s Enriching Hospitals.
I thought I knew what to expect after my third C-section: sleepless nights, endless diapers, and hefty medical bills. I […]
From the Editors: Trump has a lot of good ideas, Congress should pass laws about them
President Trump came to office with a lot of good ideas. A few of them have been passed into law, […]
Ada Nestor: Chrissy Houlahan knows better
When a military veteran in Congress tells the troops which orders to obey, that is not “civic education”
By Ada Nestor