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Op-ed

The MyChesCo Op-ed section is a platform for those who would like to voice their stance and express their opinions. In contrast to letters to the editor, which are letters sent by readers of MyChesCo intended for publication, this section is devoted to signed articles by commentators, essayists, humorists, and others of varying viewpoints not affiliated with the MyChesCo editorial board.

working class
Op-ed

Why Are Only Working People Ever Asked to Sacrifice?

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 - by Op-Ed

We’ve seen it over and over. A crisis like the recent potential railroad strike is only fixed when the working people who truly drive our economy are asked to once …

Why Are Only Working People Ever Asked to Sacrifice? Read More

Democratic Party
Op-ed

Why Democrats Won, and What Comes Next

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 - by Op-Ed

I’ll be honest: As someone who spent months talking to voters, I had a feeling there was never going to be a red wave.

Why Democrats Won, and What Comes Next Read More
post office
Op-ed

The USPS Is Holiday Ready

November 12, 2022November 11, 2022 - by Op-Ed

The U.S. Postal Service has been hard at work preparing for the holiday season since January. Rest assured, we’re holiday ready and well prepared to deliver fast and reliable service …

The USPS Is Holiday Ready Read More

West Chester Council
Op-ed

Outfest Emails Show No Hate or Vitriol

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 - by Op-Ed

Two weeks ago, I reported that West Chester’s Community Outfest was canceled allegedly due to “hate and vitriol directed to the event and the organizers,” (emphasis added). Organizers claimed that after receiving these unkind words, they did not …

Outfest Emails Show No Hate or Vitriol Read More
Melissa Shusterman
Op-ed

SB 106: Too Radical, Too Extreme

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 - by Op-Ed

This past summer, Republicans in the Pennsylvania House and Senate rammed through a bill with several proposed constitutional amendments that would limit personal rights instead of protecting them. One of …

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Mighty Writers
Op-ed

How Writing Can Help Curb Violence

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 - by Op-Ed

If the scourge of gun violence in our cities and in schools around the country proves anything, it’s that violence can happen anywhere at any time, and its consequences are …

How Writing Can Help Curb Violence Read More
Financial Capability
Op-ed

Aqua Rate Increase Underscores Need for Reform

October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 - by Op-Ed

Recently, rate increases for water and wastewater services provided by Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. (Aqua) went into effect for over 400,000 customers in 32 counties across the Commonwealth. Many residents, including …

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Kindness
Op-ed

An Open Letter to the Community: A Return to Kindness

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 - by Op-Ed

Our community is in crisis. As the CEO of a large non-profit in Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, I have received my fair share of uncomfortable emails. It is a part …

An Open Letter to the Community: A Return to Kindness Read More
African American
Op-ed

Want a Better Pennsylvania? Listen to Black Pennsylvanians

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 - by Op-Ed

Seeking a better Pennsylvania for all of the commonwealth’s residents is what public service is all about for me. I’ve spent the better part of my adult life seeking ‘what …

Want a Better Pennsylvania? Listen to Black Pennsylvanians Read More
student debt
Op-ed

Stop Bashing Student Debtors: This Is What Social Justice Looks Like

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 - by Op-Ed

If you are complaining about your tax dollars paying off someone else’s student loan debt, or proudly declaring that you worked hard to pay your own student loan debt, or …

Stop Bashing Student Debtors: This Is What Social Justice Looks Like Read More

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