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The Economy

Beth Mumford: Independent contracting empowers women — let’s protect it.

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Beth Mumford

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

Politics

Todd Shepherd: Fitzpatrick’s bipartisan record set to boost his influence next Congress

November 11, 2020April 19, 2021
Todd Shepherd
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Will Pennsylvania’s GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick lead the charge of bipartisanship in Congress?
By Todd Shepherd

Politics

Spencer Landis: Philly-area Democrats mute on court packing, ending the filibuster

October 14, 2020July 28, 2021
Spencer Landis

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

The Courts

George Hofmann: Amy Coney Barrett is a threat to lazy politicians, not healthcare

October 11, 2020April 19, 2021
George Hofmann
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The real pre-existing condition we need to be concerned about is Congress’ inability to legislate.
By George Hofmann

White House

Howard Lurie: ​Law making is for legislatures, not executives

May 4, 2020April 19, 2021
Howard Lurie

We, as a free people, need to be especially wary of executive authority.
By Howard Lurie

Politics

Albert Eisenberg: Leadership from Bob Casey + other PA Dems in short supply as PPP funds run dry

April 28, 2020April 19, 2021
Albert Eisenberg

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

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Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: Too much ‘fun’ in funerals now

Thom Nickels: Too much ‘fun’ in funerals now

schedule March 18 2026
ink_pen Thom Nickels

There’s been a radical shift in society when it comes to funerals. It goes much deeper than cheaper, more economical […]

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