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
Stu Bykofsky: Larry Krasner’s bait-and-switch scheme
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
The Electoral College or a National Popular Vote: The debate among conservatives
Watch this lively debate, moderated by Broad + Liberty’s own Todd Shepherd, featuring conservative cases for and against the electoral college.
Lynn Uzzell: Madison’s five lessons for overcoming polarization
Five lessons from our preeminent constitutional founder James Madison might prove helpful in overcoming polarization.
By Lynn Uzzell
A year since the shutdown, it’s time to reject government paternalism
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
Howard Lurie: Is the judiciary the most dangerous branch?
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
The Editors: A civics lesson for Mr. Fetterman
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
George Hofmann: Although it all seems like more than we can handle, we have been here before
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
A birthday statement from U.S. Attorney 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
Dave Lemery: Federal judge tosses Wolf administration’s limits on gatherings, orders closing businesses
Federal Judge William Stickman ruled that Gov. Wolf’s restrictions violated the First and 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
By Dave Lemery