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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.
Read an emotional op-ed by State Representative Jennifer O’Mara, highlighting the urgency of addressing suicide prevention. Join her call to destigmatize mental health and work together for a proactive approach. Let’s light a candle together this Sunday.
Mental Health Does Not Know Party Lines, State Legislature Can Prevent Suicides Read More
Discover the importance of transportation in Pennsylvania and the shared challenges faced by cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. State Rep. Ed Neilson urges citizens to support transportation and infrastructure funding for safe and reliable systems across the state.
State Rep. Ed Neilson: Transportation Funding Is a Statewide Issue Read More
They were called “Breaker Boys” – boys as young as eight years old perched above fast-moving conveyor belts carrying tons of raw coal, picking slate out of the coal with their bare hands 10 hours a day, six days a week. They bled. Their young lungs were poisoned. They were caught in machinery and died.
Child Labor: Which Side Are You On? Read More
In June 2023, Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the EATS Act (S.2019) with a companion bill in the House by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) (H.R.4417). Despite its banal acronym, the EATS Act aims to undermine recent animal welfare wins.
Hooves, Paws, and Claws at Risk: The Perils of the EATS Act for Animal Welfare and Public Safety Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Nick Pisciottano “A rising tide lifts all boats.” President John F. Kennedy used that phrase to describe how investments in one sector of the economy can …
The UPS Contract Is a Win for All Workers Read More
Op-Ed by State Reps. Mike Schlossberg and Stephen Kinsey In our state, 1.8 million adults struggle with a mental health condition – the overwhelming majority of those people (1.7 million) …
State Needs to Make a Greater Investment in Mental Health Read More
State Reps. Nick Pisciottano and Elizabeth Fiedler advocate for workers’ rights, emphasizing better working conditions, fair wages, and safe workplaces. They oppose anti-worker bills, reject power consolidation, and support building an inclusive economy that benefits all.
Standing With UPS Workers to Deliver Safe Workplaces and Fair Wages Read More
Op-Ed by Caitlin Alyse Baiduc – Humane Action Pennsylvania, Eastern PA Coordinator Throughout my life, friends and acquaintances alike have told me that I “feel things more deeply than most …
Putting an End to Animal Fighting: The FIGHT Act Takes the Ring Read More
Op-Ed by Nancy Murray, M.S., president of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and senior vice president of Achieva The PA House has passed a budget that includes a $170 million …
Taking $170M From the ID/A Budget Is Defunding, Not Saving Read More
Op-Ed by State Reps. Robert E. Merski and Chris Pielli It’s hard to turn on the news without seeing stories about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Rapid advances in …
Getting Ahead of AI: Why We Should Act Now to Manage an Emerging Tech Threat Read More