Submitted by: Wes Black The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board hinders commonwealth citizens’ freedom of choice through unnecessary bureaucratic restrictions. During the last two years, it
Opinion Story Submitted by Ben Gates Jake Corman — or at least the campaign ‘Corman for Governor’ — is feeling a bit desperate and jealous
Written By: Senator Doug Mastriano In October 2019, Senate leadership brought SB 421 (later Act 77) to the full floor for a vote. I was
Elected officials have an obligation to provide access to as many people as possible, as often as possible. They have the technology. They should use it.
The omicron surge has accelerated the spread of COVID-19 in prisons and jails to the highest levels since last spring with thousands of cases.
There are no winners in the Corman-Mastriano Senate scuffle, according to former Franklin County Republican Chair Dwight Weidman. Here’s his take on the “loud nd raucous” dust-up.
Sleepy little Quincy Township is as an unlikely place as you can find for a financial scandal, but a big one has created turmoil in this rural community. .
Freedom of conscience, freedom of intellect and freedom of speech are fundamental natural rights elucidated in our precious constitution.
Sometines its hard to form valid viewpoints, especially when selective reporting on today’s political chaos skews the view.
Franklin County is in crisis. We are grappling with the devastating impacts of a global pandemic–on our economy, on our basic needs and resources, on
“The left knew getting Kamala Harris elected would be a tough sell to America. So they devised a plan to get her into office using a Trojan horse.”
In this Op-Ed opinion submission, state senate candidate Rich Sterner gives his views on issues.
Stickman wrote that the “Constitution sets certain lines that may not be crossed, even in an emergency. Actions taken by the defendants crossed those lines. It is the duty of the Court to declare those actions unconstitutional.”
Even a minor criminal offense committed a long time ago can haunt people their entire lives, reducing access to jobs, housing and, in many states, placing limitations on their civil rights.
It is not enough to avoid being a racist. I humbly submit that it is likewise not enough to be anti-racist. It is about actual, meaningful change.
“Don’t waste a good crisis.” Attributed to Rahm Emanuel, former Chicago mayor and Chief-of-Staff to President Barack Obama, one of the most oft used clichés is, “don’t waste a good
As you weave your way through this maze of uncertainty, you and so many other students are bringing hope and kindness to our community. It is inspiring and reassuring to see you, Class of 2020, bringing hope to others.
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