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The Editors: A civics lesson for Mr. Fetterman

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
The Editors

Appearing in an interview last week, PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman displayed a willful ignorance at the basic tenets of free speech. Pennsylvanians ought to remember this as he readies for a likely Senate run.
By The Editors at Broad + Liberty

State Politics

Kyle Sammin: Philly ticket splitters make big impact in PA row office results

November 17, 2020December 12, 2020
Kyle Sammin
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Small but impactful differences in Philadelphians’ down-ballot voter preferences propelled three very different candidates to success in Pennsylvania’s row office elections. The second in a series analyzing Philadelphians’ votes.
By Kyle Sammin

State Politics

Christen Smith: Pennsylvania vote count slow going as disappointment grows among lawmakers

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020
Christen Smith

As ballots continue to be counted in the Commonwealth, many citizens, lawmakers included, are growing weary of having more questions than answers.
By Christen Smith

Election Law

J.D. Davidson: Indiana AG joins Republicans in election fight at U.S. Supreme Court

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020
J.D. Davidson

Days after the election, Republican officials across the nation attempt to score a victory in the judiciary in sustained hope for President Trump’s second term.
By J.D. Davidson

Media Bias

Todd Shepherd: Inquirer pulls hard-hitting headline on story about Philly Dem’s use of N-word

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020
Todd Shepherd
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Local Republicans have lambasted Philly’s largest newspaper for what they see as a blatant example of left-wing media bias.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Christen Smith: ‘All eyes on’ Pennsylvania House GOP to initiate veto override of restaurants bill

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020
Christen Smith

Social distancing restrictions have crippled small businesses throughout the Commonwealth, with a huge burden falling on restaurants and bars.
By Christen Smith

Politics

Spencer Landis: Philly-area Democrats mute on court packing, ending the filibuster

October 14, 2020December 15, 2020
Spencer Landis

Democrats locked in tight Congressional races in the Philadelphia region are refusing multiple attempts for comment on the most consequential changes to our judicial and legislative branches in decades.
By Spencer Landis, with reporting from Albert Eisenberg

State Politics

Adam Brandon: Pennsylvania Democrats want to empower lawyers, not voters

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020
Adam Brandon

By pressing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to extend the deadline for absentee ballots, Democrats are taking advantage of these weaknesses.
By Adam Brandon

Politics State Politics

Kim Jarrett: Pennsylvania lawmakers push Wolf not to veto school sports bill that passed with bipartisan majorities

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020
Kim Jarrett

Still pending for parents and athletes across the Commonwealth: will they be allowed to play?
By Kim Jarrett

Politics

Todd Shepherd: PA politics among least competitive in U.S., analysis finds

September 12, 2020September 14, 2020
Todd Shepherd

Are term limits the solution to boost competition in our state elections?
By Todd Shepherd

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