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Opinion

The MyChesCo Opinion section features editorials, op-eds, and letters to the editor on the issues of the day. The section offers commentary and analysis of issues impacting Chester County, including news and current events, as well as arts, entertainment, politics, and more.

ELPS Private Detective Agency
Op-ed

When Transparency Disappears: The Dangerous Cost of Protecting Bad Cops in Philadelphia

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Jeffrey Stein

As a criminal defense investigator with decades of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the sacrifices and risks that law enforcement officers take every single day. At ELPS Private Detective Agency, we …

When Transparency Disappears: The Dangerous Cost of Protecting Bad Cops in Philadelphia Read More

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Op-ed

Why Trump Wins Over Private-Sector Unions but Faces Public-Sector Revolt

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

As President Donald Trump continues his stride into his second term, one of the most striking, yet underexplored, dynamics shaping American politics is his unusually strong support among private-sector union …

Why Trump Wins Over Private-Sector Unions but Faces Public-Sector Revolt Read More
U.S. Congress Capitol Building
Editorial

The One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Chester County Families, Workers, and Homeowners

July 5, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Editorial Board

In a time of deep polarization, it’s rare to see legislation that aspires to touch every corner of American life. The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill — formally known …

The One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Chester County Families, Workers, and Homeowners Read More

Crowd on street
Editorial

How Echo Chambers Are Turning Americans Against Each Other — And Fueling Violence

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 - by Editorial Board

In recent years, America has witnessed a troubling rise in political violence — from the storming of the U.S. Capitol to targeted attacks against public officials. While headlines often focus …

How Echo Chambers Are Turning Americans Against Each Other — And Fueling Violence Read More
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Editorial / Malvern

Malvern’s Plastic Bag Ban: Virtue Signaling Over Real Solutions

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Editorial Board

Starting July 16, Malvern Borough will ban single-use plastic carry-out bags at checkout in all commercial establishments. Businesses may offer paper bags (with at least 40% recycled content), reusable bags, …

Malvern’s Plastic Bag Ban: Virtue Signaling Over Real Solutions Read More

Pennsylvania Capitol
Editorial

Pennsylvania’s Budget Stalemate Could Hurt Our Schools and Nonprofits — Fast

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 - by Editorial Board

As Pennsylvania lawmakers once again blow past their June 30 constitutional deadline, many residents might shrug. But if a full spending plan and its companion code bills are not in …

Pennsylvania’s Budget Stalemate Could Hurt Our Schools and Nonprofits — Fast Read More
Fourteenth Amendment
Editorial

Reclaiming the Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Why Birthright Citizenship Isn’t Absolute

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 - by Editorial Board

For more than a century, most Americans have assumed that anyone born on U.S. soil automatically becomes a citizen, regardless of their parents’ status. But this modern understanding of “birthright …

Reclaiming the Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Why Birthright Citizenship Isn’t Absolute Read More

US Supreme Court
Editorial

Restoring Balance: The Supreme Court’s Smart Move to Limit Judicial Overreach

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 - by Editorial Board

Imagine this: a single federal judge in a single courthouse can stop a law or executive order meant to apply to the entire nation. No matter how carefully an administration …

Restoring Balance: The Supreme Court’s Smart Move to Limit Judicial Overreach Read More
President Donald Trump
Editorial

Protecting American Jobs: Why Trump’s Canada Showdown Matters

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 - by Editorial Board

President Trump’s decision to halt trade talks with Canada and threaten new tariffs is more than headline politics — it’s a necessary stand to protect American workers and small businesses …

Protecting American Jobs: Why Trump’s Canada Showdown Matters Read More
Same-sex couple
Editorial / LGBT

It’s Time for the Pennsylvania Senate to Repeal the Same-Sex Marriage Ban

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - by Editorial Board

Ten years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, declaring that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. That ruling was a monumental …

It’s Time for the Pennsylvania Senate to Repeal the Same-Sex Marriage Ban Read More

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