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The MyChesco Editorial Section contains opinion and analysis from the MyChesCo Editorial Board on Chester County’s most talked-about topics. Editorials represent the views of MyChesCo as an institution, as determined through debate among members of the editorial board, and is separate from the newsroom and the Op-Ed section.
Southeastern Pennsylvania deserves better public transportation. What it does not deserve is another blank check to SEPTA.
Stop SEPTA’s Cash Grab: Why Pennsylvania Taxpayers Shouldn’t Fund This Failing Transit System Read More
Elon Musk didn’t just speak truth to power this past week — he shouted it. His scathing criticism of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is not merely a corporate …
Elon Musk Is Right — Government Is Too Big, Too Bloated, and Now It’s Turning on Him Read More
Karine Jean-Pierre’s new memoir, Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines, isn’t a profile in courage—it’s a last-ditch attempt to salvage a crumbling public image. …
Karine Jean-Pierre’s Memoir Is a Desperate Attempt to Rewrite History Read More
As the political landscape continues to evolve in 2025, so too may the price of everyday goods—and not just because of policy shifts out of Washington. With the reintroduction of …
The Truth About Tariffs, Greedy Corporations, and Their Hidden Agenda Read More
The 2028 presidential election is still years away — politically speaking, a lifetime. Yet early polling and insider chatter have already begun to shape a picture of the Democratic field. …
Another Spectacular Loss? Why the 2028 Democratic Field Already Looks Like a Gift to the GOP Read More
With the recent decision to eliminate the U.S. penny, policymakers and pundits alike have rushed to assure the public that the change will be benign—an overdue modernization that saves the …
Say Goodbye to the Penny—But at What Cost? How Rounding Up Could Quietly Raise Prices and Hurt Working Families Read More
The Department of Defense has announced plans to reduce the budget for discretionary Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves by half over the next five years. The goal? Enhance stability …
It’s Time to Stop Treating Defense Spending as a Sacred Cow Read More
In an era when party loyalty often trumps principle, Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is straying far enough from the Democratic Party orthodoxy that some are asking a provocative question: …
Will John Fetterman Become the Next Heretic to Be Excommunicated from the Democrat Party? Read More
The Democratic Party is spending $20 million to launch an initiative called “Speaking with American Men: A Strategic Plan” (SAM), designed to figure out how to talk to working-class male …
Democrats Don’t Need $20 Million to Understand Why They Lost Working-Class Men Read More
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025–26 budget proposal outlines a bold $51.5 billion general fund spending plan, with historic investments in education, public transit, health care, and housing. From expanded funding for …
Your Tax Dollars Are at Risk: Why Pennsylvania Needs a Watchdog to Stop Wasteful Spending Now Read More