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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
Pennsylvania must strengthen its regulation of the oil and gas industry. State Rep. Greg Vitali urges increased funding for DEP’s Oil and Gas Program to address abandoned wells, illegal dumping, and inadequate oversight.
Pennsylvania is Failing to Properly Regulate its Oil and Gas Industry 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
In the ongoing fight for housing equity, one group continues to be overlooked—Pennsylvania’s mobile home owners. Often stigmatized, misunderstood, or politically invisible, they are among the most vulnerable to regressive …
The Forgotten Homeowners: Why Pennsylvania Must Reform Mobile Home Taxation Now Read More