Will the U.S. Supreme Court follow Pennsylvania’s high court in pretending not to know what words mean?
By Howard Lurie
Howard Lurie: Are colleges lying about affirmative action?
Schools claim they analyze every application “holistically” — can this really be true?
By Howard Lurie
Howard Lurie: States, not courts, should draw the line on abortion
The Supreme Court was correct in Dobbs when they returned that decision to the people and their legislatures.
By Howard Lurie
Andy Bloom: Good law, bad politics
Overturning Roe makes sense as a legal matter, but the political effects will be serious.
By Andy Bloom
Christine Flowers: Where is the May 2nd Commission?
In a society that respects the rule of law, we cannot allow people to wrap themselves in the First Amendment when they are actually trying to undermine the document it amends.
By Christine Flowers
Christine Flowers: Masking the truth about Justice Gorsuch
Even after a story on the behavior of Supreme Court Justice was debunked, the Inquirer went forward with a column — nicely written — but full of twisted logic and tired hobby horses.
By Christine Flowers
Wally Zimolong: The Supreme Court slows the spread of the administrative state
Voters unhappy with the power of federal agencies should demand elected officials pass legislation that reigns in the administrative state once and for all.
By Wally Zimolong
Curt Schroder: Pennsylvania once again a top judicial hellhole, with Philly courts leading the way
The American Tort Reform Foundation’s “2021-2022 Judicial Hellholes” report shines a light on Pennsylvania’s overly litigious justice system. It’s time for state lawmakers to reset the scales of justice.
By Curt Shroder
Most Pennsylvania counties shrank, Census data finds
The U.S. Census found that most of Pennsylvania’s counties declined in population size over the past decade, though a few counties experienced moderate growth. The data comes as House Republicans work to redraw districting maps.
By Christen Smith
Christopher Brooks: Pa.’s ledger on student-athlete endorsement earnings still isn’t clear
Universities might look at options such as making endorsement earnings contingent on graduation. Meanwhile, mandated issues of equity between men and women in college sports is a trap-in-waiting for these newfound revenue streams
By Christopher Brooks