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Election Law

J. Christian Adams: Philadelphia elections juiced with Chicago cash

September 17, 2020April 19, 2021
J. Christian Adams
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Have the Philadelphia City Commissioners given up uniformity and fairness in exchange for a cash grant?
By J. Christian Adams

Politics

Todd Shepherd: Sen. Toomey dunks on Democrats’ plan to end filibuster

September 16, 2020April 19, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Toomey dismisses Democrats’ attempt to kill the filibuster as a dangerous display of partisanship.
By Todd Shepherd

Constitutional Law

Dave Lemery: Federal judge tosses Wolf administration’s limits on gatherings, orders closing businesses

September 14, 2020April 19, 2021
Dave Lemery

Federal Judge William Stickman ruled that Gov. Wolf’s restrictions violated the First and 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
By Dave Lemery

History

Robert Petrone: Christopher Columbus is the greatest hero of the 15th & 16th centuries (pt. I): Introduction

September 14, 2020April 19, 2021
Robert Petrone
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Christopher Columbus was none of the epithets with which his detractors repeatedly characterize him — and all of the historical resources show this unequivocally. Part one in a series of eight.
By Robert Petrone

Crime

Larry Platt: Does police reform include better policing?

September 13, 2020April 19, 2021
Larry Platt

You wouldn’t know we’re in the midst of a murder epidemic listening to the virtual panels hosted by Philadelphia’s City Council & Mayor.
By Larry Platt

Politics

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

September 12, 2020April 19, 2021
Todd Shepherd

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

History

Linda A. Kerns: All of this kneeling before our flag suggests some of us have already forgotten

September 11, 2020April 19, 2021
Linda A. Kerns
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How quickly we forgot – not only those who lost their lives in the line of duty, but also the weary men and women who showed up day after day post 9-11 to sort through the rubble to look for survivors and then the remains of the souls lost, all while anguished by their own personal situations and a nation rocked by sorrow.
By Linda A. Kerns

News

Christen Smith: Democratic challenger hopes to unseat moderate lawmaker in Pennsylvania’s 1st congressional district

September 10, 2020April 19, 2021
Christen Smith

Congressman Fitzpatrick is at risk of losing control of his district this November.
By Christen Smith

Sports

Scott McClallen: Midwest Republicans urge Big Ten commissioner not to punt on fall season

September 9, 2020April 19, 2021
Scott McClallen

Big Ten schools will lose millions in anticipated revenues if they don’t play football this fall — and student athletes stand to lose even more.
By Scott McClallen

News

Christen Smith: Pennsylvania loosens capacity limits on bars and restaurants

September 9, 2020April 19, 2021
Christen Smith

Governor Wolf, claiming the mantle of science, is expected to ease capacity limits on bars and restaurants by the end of September.
By Christen Smith

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