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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 Tim Whitaker, Executive Director, Mighty Writers If the scourge of gun violence in our cities and in schools around the country proves anything, it’s that violence can happen …
How Writing Can Help Curb Violence Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester Recently, rate increases for water and wastewater services provided by Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. (Aqua) went into effect for over 400,000 customers in 32 …
Aqua Rate Increase Underscores Need for Reform Read More
Op-Ed by Denise Day, President & CEO, YMCA of Greater Brandywine Our community is in crisis. As the CEO of a large non-profit in Chester County, the YMCA of Greater …
An Open Letter to the Community: A Return to Kindness Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Donna Bullock (D-Philadelphia) 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 …
Want a Better Pennsylvania? Listen to Black Pennsylvanians Read More
Op-Ed by State Reps. Darisha Parker, Donna Bullock, and Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) If you are complaining about your tax dollars paying off someone else’s student loan debt, or proudly declaring …
Stop Bashing Student Debtors: This Is What Social Justice Looks Like Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery County Over the past few months, I have heard from many Willistown residents who are affected by the recent sale of the Willistown …
Rep. Shusterman on Requesting a Legislative Moratorium on Act 12 Section 1329 Public Sewer Sales Read More
Op-Ed by Liz Terwilliger, Candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 9th District We see security cameras everywhere these days. But the largest surveillance operation in the nation may be your own …
Amazon’s Ring Devices Are Becoming the Largest Spy System in Our Lives Read More