After the Wolf administration instated a statewide school mask mandate, Pennsylvania Republican legislators are now reconvening early to push back against the move.
By Christen Smith
Chris Comisac: Gov. Wolf has worn out his welcome
Gov. Wolf’s new efforts to force Pennsylvania students to wear masks are just another instance of fearful leadership. It’s clear that he’s in over his head, and it’s safe to say he’s overstayed his welcome as governor.
By Chris Comisac
Pennsylvania mandates masks in public schools
The Wolf administration has now mandated mask-wearing in Pennsylvania public schools. Congressional Republicans are pushing back, questioning the legality of the move.
By Christen Smith
Colleen Hroncich: Back-to-school season in Pennsylvania defined by conflict
As the new school year approaches, Pennsylvania parents are growing worried over Covid-19 response policies, and conflict with local bureaucrats is rising.
By Colleen Hroncich
Wolf asks Pennsylvania legislators to mandate masks in public schools
The Wolf administration and Republican lawmakers in control of the chambers are grappling over mandating masks in Pennsylvania schools.
By Christen Smith
Christine Flowers: The smarmy K-12 mask crusade
I have a problem with smarmily virtuous adults treating other adults as lepers because they do not want their children to spend another year wrapped in a mask.
By Christine Flowers
Pennsylvania health secretary leery of legislative retaliation over mask mandate
Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, Pennsylvania’s top health official, said a statewide universal masking mandate remains off the table due to concerns that blowback may interfere with the Wolf administrations other COVID-19 response efforts.
By Christen Smith
Beth Ann Rosica: Masks while playing sports – students say it feels like being waterboarded
Local school districts have adopted policies requiring student athletes to wear masks while playing sports. But neither the science nor common sense explain why it’s helpful and mounting evidence shows why it’s harmful, bordering on barbaric.
By Beth Ann Rosica, Ph.D.
George Hofmann: How our masks may change us
It takes centuries to make a culture, and to understand that culture, a person must study with diligence the deepest thought of the centuries that formed it. To destroy it might be a much easier task.
By George Hofmann