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Civic Culture

Michael Clifford: The technocrat has no clothes

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021
Michael Clifford

“Trust the experts,” we’ve been told. But what if the experts are political actors who have no more competence to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic than any of us?
By Michael Clifford

The Environment

David Clement: Philadelphia should reverse its plastic bag ban

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021
David Clement
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Philadelphia’s pending ban on disposable plastic bags won’t just annoy consumers — it will actually hurt the environment. Alternatives to plastics have a much bigger eco-footprint.
By David Clement

Health

George Hofmann: Making sense of the fight over face masks

December 7, 2020December 15, 2020
George Hofmann
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Mask-wearing supports, not contradicts, the principles of individual liberty as we all should feel obligated to do our part in curbing this escalating pandemic.
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

Civic Culture

Ben Kahn: In look at Pennsylvanians’ dependence statistics, reliance on government seen as one of biggest negatives

July 8, 2020July 11, 2020
Ben Kahn

Dependence on government carries with it a host of problematic impacts.
By Ben Kahn

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