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Education

George Hofmann: Setting our children up for failure

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021
George Hofmann

Because of a culture of victimhood, enforced “equity”, and perpetual emergency, our children are languishing in mental melancholy normalized as a reasonable response to a dismal future. Let’s hope they rebel.
By George Hofmann

Health

Sen. Mike Regan: Legalization of adult-use marijuana is inevitable

October 5, 2021December 7, 2021
Sen. Mike Regan
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It’s time for Pennsylvania to legalize adult-use marijuana, and in doing so improve the safety, state, and opportunities of our neighborhoods. Change is coming – let’s leverage it for good.
By Sen. Mike Regan

2A Health

George Hofmann: What my suicide attempt taught me about gun rights

July 14, 2021July 16, 2021
George Hofmann
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Instead of a pre-emptive restriction of the constitutional right to gun ownership, we should more carefully consider what factors are unique among certain mental health illnesses. And my story may yield some clues.

By George Hofmann

Politics

Tirzah Duren: Uniform COVID-19 mandates caused major unforeseen consequences

May 13, 2021May 12, 2021
Tirzah Duren

The policy response to the pandemic is focused on one crisis at the expense of two others: a nationwide mental health toll and a significant economic recession. And for some, deteriorating mental health is a far greater concern than infection.
By Tirzah Duren

Culture

George Hofmann: Mental illness and mass shootings

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021
George Hofmann
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Let’s invite people with dangerous mental health issues into treatment, instead of denying that they exist.
By George Hofmann

Health

George Hofmann: Holiday shutdown restrictions are an assault on American values — and our mental health is the collateral damage

November 23, 2020April 19, 2021
George Hofmann

The latest wave of lockdowns in PA, aimed primarily at Thanksgiving and the holiday season, will only further isolate those feeling the most isolated and deteriorate residents’ mental health.
By George Hofmann

Health

George Hofmann: Walter Wallace Jr.’s death exposes the forgotten conversation on policing and mental health, not race

October 28, 2020April 19, 2021
George Hofmann
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A writer living with bipolar disorder argues that the tragic news of Mr. Wallace’s death should spur the government to reform the ways in which we deal with mental health crises.
By George Hofmann

Health

George Hofmann: Here are the hidden costs of not reopening the economy

August 10, 2020April 19, 2021
George Hofmann
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Covid-19 is not the only public health crisis we currently face — and it’s best not to ignore the side effects of staying shut.
By George Hofmann

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