Thirty years ago, Republican Sen. John Heinz – then Pennsylvania’s most popular public figure – died in a midair collision over suburban Philadelphia’s Lower Merion Township.
By Charles F. McElwee
Christine Flowers: How in the world did she get a promotion?
While Levine’s nomination was no surprise, considering the Biden administration’s focus on “inclusivity,” her lack of qualification for the job makes her confirmation by Congress baffling.
By Christine Flowers
Beth Mumford: Independent contracting empowers women — let’s protect it.
Congress should be working to make it easier, or at least not make it harder, for someone to earn a living through independent work.
By Beth Mumford
Todd Shepherd: Fitzpatrick’s bipartisan record set to boost his influence next Congress
Will Pennsylvania’s GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick lead the charge of bipartisanship in Congress?
By Todd Shepherd
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
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
Howard Lurie: Law making is for legislatures, not executives
We, as a free people, need to be especially wary of executive authority.
By Howard Lurie
Albert Eisenberg: Leadership from Bob Casey + other PA Dems in short supply as PPP funds run dry
The most important thing that the Senate could do is prevent total economic collapse in the face of this pandemic — and on this, and so many other issues, Sen. Casey seems to be asleep at the wheel. By Albert Eisenberg