Gov. Wolf’s new efforts to force Pennsylvania students to wear masks are just another instance of fearful leadership. It’s clear that he’s in over his head, and it’s safe to say he’s overstayed his welcome as governor.
By Chris Comisac
Albert Eisenberg: There are fair compromises on LGBT protections — but the “Equality Act” falls short
The Equality Act, as written, goes too far; it would put religious business-owners, charities and hospitals in impossible positions, and empower the federal government to play locker room police.
By Albert Eisenberg
Brigette Herbst: School uncertainty erodes the trust of our most vulnerable students
School lockdowns don’t just make it harder for students to learn–they also deprive some some students of a safe space where they feel protected. School COVID policies are failing these students and betraying their trust.
By Brigette Herbst
Colleen Hroncich: Back-to-school season in Pennsylvania defined by conflict
As the new school year approaches, Pennsylvania parents are growing worried over Covid-19 response policies, and conflict with local bureaucrats is rising.
By Colleen Hroncich
Guy Ciarrocchi: Pennsylvania–a rising or setting sun?
As Pennsylvanian’s leave the commonwealth in droves, state officials are attempting to adjust to a declining economy. But does it really have to be this way in one of the nation’s most asset laden states?
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Matt Rousu: What is the “SALT deduction” — and why do some Congressional Democrats want to repeal it?
No, the “SALT deduction” isn’t a step in a cooking recipe. It’s an important part of American tax law, and there are multiple reasons why preserving the cap on the SALT deduction is sound public policy and good for society. So why do Congressional Democrats want to repeal it?
By Matt Rousu
The Editors: Once again, DelCo D.A. Jack Stollsteimer outshines Larry Krasner
DelCo District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer’s success has left his Philadelphia counterpart Larry Krasner in a tough spot, as many say the former’s “soft-on-crime” policies have led to a skyrocketing homicide rate. He isn’t shy about saying that Krasner hasn’t called him for advice.
By The Editors
Christine Flowers: The smarmy K-12 mask crusade
I have a problem with smarmily virtuous adults treating other adults as lepers because they do not want their children to spend another year wrapped in a mask.
By Christine Flowers
Dr. Kimberlee Josephson: Apprehension about ESG criteria in business is warranted
It’s important for businesses to care about the environment, community, and economy, but cementing themselves to fallible standards and culturally-dependent, subjective morality judgements just impedes progress.
By Dr. Kimberlee Josephson.
Terry Williamson: From today’s Afghanistan to yesterday’s Vietnam
A Marine tries to make sense of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in the context of the experiences he lived through in the Vietnam War
By Terry Williamson