We know, by now, that most university campuses skew hard to the political left. And we have heard enough tales — over the decades, but with increasing frequency of late — of college students who feel like they cannot fully engage in the exchange of ideas because the risk of […]
Upper Darby income tax, speech limits, and ARPA reversal fail in court
A Delaware County court recently killed Upper Darby’s new income tax and restrictive public forum rules as well as a policy to effectively defund a youth arts center. The rulings not only quash fiscal policies expounded by Mayor Ed Brown (D) and his allies on Township Council but rebuke the […]
Guy Ciarrocchi: Now they’re coming for the First Amendment
Allegedly to “save democracy,” the Left and Harris/Walz have set their sights on destroying yet another American pillar of our nation: the First Amendment. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; […]
Kilkenny versus Upper Darby’s Home Rule Charter, Part One
Montgomery County’s sheriff has a lucrative — and controversial — side hustle in Upper Darby.
By Bradley Vasoli
Thom Nickels: Harris and Walz would degrade free speech in America
‘Hate speech’ and ‘misinformation’ are smokescreens for a new regime of censorship.
By Thom Nickels
Christine Flowers: Welcome to my world, Michael Smerconish
Smerconish just got a taste of the world conservatives have been living in forever.
By Christine Flowers
Dickinson College pulls Smerconish commencement address invitation over comments from 2004.
“This should be a cautionary tale for anyone in America who believes in fairness, common sense, the free exchange of ideas, rational decision-making, and the importance of leadership in the face of hysteria,” Smerconish said.
By Steve Ulrich
Andy Bloom: It all depends on what your definition of ‘context’ is
Democrats’ double standards let them explain away improprieties by their friends — while portraying their opponents in the worst possible light.
By Andy Bloom
Howard Lurie: In defense of the utterly despicable
Where does speech stop and harassment begin? Balancing free expression against student safety is never easy.
By Howard Lurie
Beth Ann Rosica: Penn president’s shocking equivocation on antisemitism
Magill joined two other college presidents on Capitol Hill and struggled to explain why anti-Jewish harassment is so widespread on campus.
By Beth Ann Rosica