Calling All Moderates
It is still difficult to hear the quiet voice of reason over the racket in Harrisburg. The 2020 election is over, at least for those of us who acknowledge problems …
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The MyChesCo Opinion section features editorials, op-eds, and letters to the editor on the issues of the day. The section offers commentary and analysis of issues impacting Chester County, including news and current events, as well as arts, entertainment, politics, and more.
Response to County Commissioners’ Jan 8, 2021 Letter
To our Chester County Commissioners, First of all, I truly want to thank you for all you do for our county. I know you must put in a tremendous amount …
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Remember the Reality of Climate Change when Casting Your Vote
To the editor: As we near election day, voting for those whose first priority is our health and environment is extremely important for our future. Unfortunately, most Pennsylvania state legislators …
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An Open Letter to Staff and Residents of the West Chester Area School District
Recently Dr. Scanlon gave a presentation along with the recommendation to start the school year with children being at home with full remote learning.
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Who Really Decides Legislative Districting?
One year from now legislative redistricting begins anew. The current process is this: the legislative leaders of both major parties choose two representatives to decide on maps. The General Assembly …
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Merry Crisis and Happy New Fear; Press-created Hysteria Spreading Faster than Covid-19
It is not the COVID-19 pandemic that is the single largest disruption of human society in modern history. It is not the COVID-19 pandemic that decimated the economy, crushing businesses …
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The True Value of School Choice
To the editor: As an educator and STEM Coach at Reach Cyber Charter School, Pennsylvania’s newest statewide, tuition-free, online public charter school for students in grades K-12, I get to …
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To the editor: The general population has been misinformed about RADAR and “speeding.”
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Speed Kills Myth Alive and Well in Pennsylvania
To the editor:Â Sadly, the speed kills myth is alive and well in Pennsylvania. A real 25-state analysis was done on NHTSA data, which showed that 1.6% of crashes are caused …
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Why 18-Year-Olds Should be Allowed to Smoke
With the recent passing of a $1.4 trillion spending package into law, the Federal government raised the national legal age for purchasing tobacco from 18 to 21. Why are adults …
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