Across Pennsylvania, families are feeling the squeeze. Health care costs keep climbing. Childcare and groceries cost more. Auto insurance premiums […]
Thom Nickels: Judge not? Crime and punishment over the years.
Recently I received an email from the son of former Pennsylvania state senator, Vincent J. Fumo about my book, Death […]
William Penn and the right to free speech
Recently, Irish comedian Graham Linehan was jailed by the UK government for mocking transgenderism. The renowned comedian was so shocked […]
Union boss John Dougherty, Philadelphia political kingmaker, convicted on conspiracy, bribery charges along with Councilman Bobby Henon
Philadelphia Councilman Bobby Henon prioritized the whims of his political patron, IBEW Local 98’s John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty, over those of Philly residents, federal prosecutors alleged. Jurors agreed that the duo worked behind the scenes to illegally impose the union’s will throughout the city.
By Rick Rickman