Democrats and their activist allies cried for transparency — until they were in charge.
By The Editors
From the Editors: Pennsylvania’s legislature must pursue pay-to-play reform now
Legislators, including Democratic House leadership, cannot serve the people and their private clients at the same time.
From the Editors
Sources allege Falls Township in Bucks Co. allowed union corruption to flourish, colluded with unions
A union PAC gave hundreds of thousands in political donations to township supervisors who were never in any real election jeopardy.
By Todd Shepherd
Paul Davis: Ask any cop — Larry Krasner is soft on crime
Police officers question the DA’s commitment to stopping crime.
By Paul Davis
Philadelphia councilman’s lack of transparency not unique
Councilmembers’ financial matters are often shrouded in mystery.
By Anthony Hennen
Citing pension, some see ‘sweetheart deal’ in Shapiro’s Davidson case
Details of the recent case involving Rep. Margo Davison help shed light on why the Delaware County State Representative was allowed to keep her pension.
By Bradley Vasoli
Jared Solomon: Time to say enough to corruption
Union boss John Dougherty was indicted again this week, and 12 percent of City Council is facing corruption charges. One outraged elected official is calling for an end to the scourge of Philly politics.
By Jared Solomon
Ben Mannes: The GOP has abandoned cities, Soros has filled the void
Left-wing megadonors are focusing on small, local elections and seizing generational political power doing it. Their success is robbing citizens of the political balance needed to secure their communities.
By Ben Mannes
Mark Mix: What’s in a Biden presidency for Johnny Doc?
Dougherty may well harbor hopes that his legal problems will go away if Biden becomes the next president.
By Mark Mix
Howard Lurie: Why the secret ballot is at risk with mail-in voting
The secret ballot is too important and too crucial to our democracy to let go of due to convenience or the shifts of political winds. We must be wary and safeguard it.
By Howard Lurie