In a recent column, the editors of Broad + Liberty expressed serious concern over the attempt by the Trump administration […]
From the Editors: Separation of powers keeps us free
In 1642, King Charles I marched into the House of Commons determined to personally arrest five members of Parliament. Accompanied […]
Kyle Sammin: Trump isn’t an outlier — he’s the culmination of a trend
At Donald Trump’s address to Congress in January, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) held up a sign for the cameras that […]
Howard Lurie: Shapiro’s actions strain our constitutional principles
In late November, Governor Josh Shapiro directed the state Department of Transportation to move $153 million of federal highway capital […]
Seth Higgins: Pennsylvania’s Byzantine system of county government
Who is responsible for what in county governments? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think.
By Seth Higgins
Howard Lurie: Is the judiciary the most dangerous branch?
There is good reason to believe that the judiciary is the most dangerous branch. That may be especially true in Pennsylvania where the state Supreme Court has assumed almost dictatorial powers.
By Howard Lurie
Michael H. McGinley: Federalism in the time of COVID-19
Our Founders crafted a Constitution rooted in federalism, and it will guide us through this crisis.
By Michael H. McGinley