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From The Editors

The Editors: Philadelphia’s carjacking nightmare

February 15, 2022February 16, 2022
The Editors

Let’s hope Philadelphia’s future policymakers are willing to combat crime. The city’s next carjacking victim simply can’t depend on the status quo.
By The Editors at Broad + Liberty

Politics

Johnathan Gilmore: Why I left the Left

February 4, 2022February 14, 2022
Johnathan Gilmore
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My experience as a gay former active duty marine being indoctrinated by, and later questioning, Leftist ideologies.
By Johnathan Gilmore

Transportation

Congressman pushes back on Pennsylvania bridge tolling plan

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021
Victor Skinner
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is promoting the Major Bridge P3 Initiative to install tolls on nine major bridges as a necessary funding source to replace or repair the structures
by Victor Skinner

State Politics

Sen. Regan: Time to end government control on wine and spirits

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021
State Sen. Mike Regan
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After nearly 90 years of this state-run monopoly, now is the time to end government control of the sale of wine and spirits.
By Senator Mike Regan

State Politics

Gina Diorio: After Johnny Doc’s fall, which Pennsylvania politicians are honest?

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021
Gina Diorio
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A labor leader and Democratic kingmaker bought a seat on Philadelphia’s city council for $70,000 a year. With millions of dollars in other contributions, what else did Johnny Doc’s largesse buy in Pennsylvania?
By Gina Diorio

Civic Culture

Isabel Blank: Democrats need a lesson in civility

November 24, 2021
Isabel Blank

Incivility in politics has become common place. It’s time to demand that those who represent us also represent our values.
By Isabel Blank

From The Editors

The Editors: Left-leaning states backpedal from harmful climate programs, will Wolf?

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021
The Editors

Politically speaking, Wolf and his fellow Democrats should let RGGI die. But that would be the sensical thing to do.
By The Editors

Crime

Matthew J. Brouillette: Johnny Doc’s conviction could mark a turning point for city

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021
Matthew J. Brouillette

Dougherty’s conviction has dealt a blow to the Democrat machine in the largest city in the biggest swing state in the nation. Will Philadelphia emerge from crony corruption or will someone fill Johnny Doc’s shoes?
By: Matthew J. Brouillette

Election

Michael Torres: ‘Old School GOP’ prevailed in Pennsylvania’s swing counties

November 10, 2021November 11, 2021
Michael Torres
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Voters in PA’s key swing counties sent a message to Republicans: Nominate a competent candidate who cares about our quality of life, and we’ll give you a win.
By Michael Torres

Election

Linda A. Kerns & Noel H. Johnson: Outrage over election oversight is about politics, not privacy

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021
Linda A. Kerns & Noel H. Johnson

The data that Pennsylvania elected officials are grappling over is more public than many would think. The real story is that the issue is about politics, not privacy.
By Linda A. Kerns & Noel H. Johnson

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