Pennsylvania doesn’t have a state human relations commission any more — not one that functions, anyway. Founded in 1955 and […]
Jonathan Goldstein: On gun laws, don’t let Virginia come to Pennsylvania
There’s hardly a time in recent memory when gun laws have not been a topic of debate. While often overshadowed […]
Beth Ann Rosica: Questions mount at PHRC as vacancies, resignations, and an investigation collide
PHRC faces questions of independence, oversight, and accountability
By Beth Ann Rosica
Garrity and Shapiro clash over security upgrades at governor’s private home
Shapiro’s team says its essential. Garrity says she needs legislative approval.
By Linda Stein
Stu Bykofsky: Another tax shakedown in the name of ‘the children’
Philadelphians might feel better about being taxed if they could point to their schools as best in the nation, or the state, or even in the metro area. But we can’t.
By Stu Bykofsky
Beth Ann Rosica: Fairness for women — or fairness at women’s expense?
Will House Democrats protect women’s sports — or block the vote again?
By Beth Ann Rosica
Linda Stein: The Elephant in the Room
Welcome to “The Elephant in the Room,” a new Broad + Liberty column with information, insights, and musings. The column […]
Kyle Sammin: ‘Democracy is on the ballot?’ Don’t believe a word of it.
On Tuesday, 51 percent of Virginia voted themselves 91 percent of the congressional seats.
By Kyle Sammin
Guy Ciarrocchi: Different goals, different values, and different facts — our deep national divide
The divide is wider, deeper, and much more of a problem than many realize. Democrats and Republican voters disagree with […]
Pennsylvania unions know that money talks
The Commonwealth Foundation has released a study on trade union and government union PAC money. It’s a lot.
By Linda Stein