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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, 2020December 15, 2020
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, 2020September 16, 2020
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

Constitutional Law

Dave Lemery: Federal judge tosses Wolf administration’s limits on gatherings, orders closing businesses

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020
Dave Lemery

Federal Judge William Stickman ruled that Gov. Wolf’s restrictions violated the First and 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
By Dave Lemery

Abortion

Howard Lurie: Despite the Newspeak, abortion will never be reproductive healthcare

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020
Howard Lurie

Being in favor of “choice” means being in favor of freedom — as long as you don’t question what that freedom is for.
By Howard Lurie

Civic Culture

Dan Pearson: It’s time for conservatives to wake up to reality on race and policing

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020
Dan Pearson
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Instead of letting the unrest we are witnessing linger and metastasize, it is time for action to change how policing works in America.
By Dan Pearson

2A

Logan Chipkin: Philadelphia freedom fighter Maj Toure has a message — and a plan

June 19, 2020December 15, 2020
Logan Chipkin

The founder of Black Guns Matter has big plans for a libertarian upsurge in our urban centers — and his approach to personal responsibility through firearms training could be a game-changer.
By Logan Chipkin

White House

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

May 4, 2020May 5, 2020
Howard Lurie

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

White House

Spakovsky and Canaparo: Attorney General Barr outrages the Left by standing up for the Constitution and our Republic

November 27, 2019January 8, 2020
Hans von Spakovsky and GianCarlo Canaparo

These are two of the most significant speeches given by an attorney general since Edwin Meese’s address on the importance of originalism.
By Hans von Spakovsky and GianCarlo Canaparo

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