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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.
Op-Ed by Caitlin Alyse Baiduc, Humane Action Pennsylvania, Eastern PA Coordinator Meet Diego. Diego is a seventh grader at Kennett Middle School. He is Latino, loves sports (especially baseball), and …
Ditch the Milk Mandate, ADD SOY Read More
Op-Ed by State Reps. Donna Bullock and Morgan Cephas The endless cycle of mass shootings, collective grief and debate continues to divide our nation. As Black legislators, we navigate this …
Is Tennessee a Turning Point? We Hope So. Read More
Op-Ed by Caitlin Alyse Baiduc, Humane Action Pennsylvania, Eastern PA Coordinator I was deeply disturbed after reading a recent report (https://animalwellnessaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Horse-Slaughter-Report.pdf) about American horses sent to slaughter in Canada and …
Ban the Barbaric Practice of Horse Slaughter Read More
Op-Ed by State Representative Emily Kinkead, D-Allegheny Every good story needs a villain, and in the story of Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 budget, it seems like the Republicans who’ve controlled the state …
PA Senate Republicans on Hungry Kids – Let Them Eat Nothing Read More
Op-Ed by Rory Ritrievi, president and CEO of Mid Penn Bank When Central Pennsylvanians see two of the largest bank failures in American history occurring mere days apart, it’s understandable …
Get to Know Your Community Bank Read More
Op-Ed by Rich Newell, CEO of Phoenixville and Pottstown Hospitals Health care is always changing, due to scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, government regulation and reform. For the last three years, …
A Day to Honor Our Doctors Read More
Op-Ed by Gary Blumenthal, Mechanicsburg, PA resident, disability advocate, and former federal official. My brother is a 66-year-old with significant life challenges with autism, aging and his fragile health. He …
State Budget Debate: Intellectual Disability Community Resolves Not Be Left Behind Read More
Op-Ed by state Reps. Tarik Khan, Donna Bullock, Ronni Green, and Sara Innamorato It may sound to some like a fair bargain. A prospective employer offers you a job and …
How Corporations are Trapping Employees – What We Can Do to Stop Them Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Darisha Parker, D-Philadelphia Entering Women’s History Month this March has me pondering a lot of issues related to women, especially women of color, and where we …
Women’s History Month Is the Perfect Time to Recognize Women’s Issues Read More
Op-Ed by Senator Lisa Boscola, 18th Senatorial District The way Pennsylvania funds its public school system is wildly unfair. It should not have taken a public interest lawsuit to confirm …
Harrisburg Needs to End Reliance on School Property Taxes Read More