In my recent op-ed in Broad + Liberty, “Independent voters are good people. That’s the problem,” I used the quote […]
David Thornburgh: Independent voters aren’t the problem
Over the last five years of my forty year career as a Pennsylvania civic leader, I have been a strong […]
Letters to the editor, 8/9/2025
Closed primaries still affect all voters I appreciate where Kyle Sammin is coming from in his recent editorial about opening […]
The only thing better than a closed primary is no primary
Imagine an organization with members across the state that chooses its leadership by election. Maybe a union, a trade group, […]
Steve Ulrich: Ten things I think I think
It’s the middle of July … hottest it has been in these parts in some time … and the wettest […]
Tasliym Morales: Juneteenth reminds us that freedom delayed is freedom denied
It’s time to grant access to the ballot box at every stage of the process.
By Tasliym Morales
House panel votes to repeal closed primaries in Pennsylvania
A week before the 2025 Pennsylvania municipal primary election, the House State Government Committee advanced a bill that would permit […]
Mark Umansky: All voters deserve a voice in our primaries
For nearly a year now, I’ve had the honor of serving as the Republican Ward Leader for Chestnut Hill and […]