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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
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
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
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
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 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
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
This fall, the Octorara Area School District will reorganize its schools. Grades are being shifted, students reassigned, and one building—Octorara Elementary School—will be mostly shut down. It’s being called a …
Too Little, Too Late — Octorara’s Budget Woes Were Avoidable Read More
As the smoke settles over the Iranian desert and a fragile cease-fire holds, a new battle is erupting—not overseas, but in Washington. This one is political, theatrical, and deeply hypocritical.
Impeachment Theater: Democrats’ Double Standard on Presidential War Powers Read More
“It’s not about how much you make—it’s about how much you save and invest.” This bit of homespun financial wisdom is repeated by everyone from self-help authors to cable news …
The Financial Lie We Tell Minimum Wage Workers Read More