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The Courts

Howard Lurie: Words mean things — especially in the law

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Howard Lurie
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Will the U.S. Supreme Court follow Pennsylvania’s high court in pretending not to know what words mean?
By Howard Lurie

Constitutional Law

Teacher fired after Jan. 6 controversy sues Allentown School District, alleges FBI involvement

August 24, 2022August 25, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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The long-anticipated lawsuit from a teacher fired by the Allentown School District over his presence in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6 has been filed, setting the stage for an intense battle over free-speech rights and employment.
By Todd Shepherd

Constitutional Law

Stu Bykofsky: Larry Krasner’s bait-and-switch scheme

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021
Stu Bykofsky

A former Municipal Court employee says Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is running a cynical game when it comes to requesting bail amounts.

“His tactic was a trick to force magistrates to lower bail to normal levels — and then blame them for rising crime.”
by Stu Bykofsky

Election

The Electoral College or a National Popular Vote: The debate among conservatives

November 26, 2021November 28, 2021
The Editors
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Watch this lively debate, moderated by Broad + Liberty’s own Todd Shepherd, featuring conservative cases for and against the electoral college.

Civic Culture

Lynn Uzzell: Madison’s five lessons for overcoming polarization

March 20, 2021March 22, 2021
Lynn Uzzell

Five lessons from our preeminent constitutional founder James Madison might prove helpful in overcoming polarization.
By Lynn Uzzell

Politics

A year since the shutdown, it’s time to reject government paternalism

March 19, 2021March 22, 2021
The Editors
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It is beyond time to reject the paternalistic proposition that government exists to shelter us from all potential harm and to re-embrace the idea that our government exists to protect the unalienable rights of a free people.
By The Editors

The Courts

Howard Lurie: Is the judiciary the most dangerous branch?

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021
Howard Lurie
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There is good reason to believe that the judiciary is the most dangerous branch. That may be especially true in Pennsylvania where the state Supreme Court has assumed almost dictatorial powers.
By Howard Lurie

Politics

The Editors: A civics lesson for Mr. Fetterman

January 20, 2021January 25, 2021
The Editors
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Appearing in an interview last week, PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman displayed a willful ignorance at the basic tenets of free speech. Pennsylvanians ought to remember this as he readies for a likely Senate run.
By The Editors at Broad + Liberty

History

George Hofmann: Although it all seems like more than we can handle, we have been here before

November 14, 2020April 19, 2021
George Hofmann

Hindsight is 20/20, and in this tumultuous year, it would serve us well to remember how Americans have previously overcome political divisions that struck the nation’s core.
By George Hofmann

Free Speech

A birthday statement from U.S. Attorney McSwain

September 17, 2020April 19, 2021
William M. McSwain

A message on this special day, the 231st birthday of the U.S. Constitution and the FIRST birthday of Broad + Liberty.
By Bill McSwain

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