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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.
State Rep. Morgan Cephas shares her journey with student loan forgiveness and highlights the impact on African American women. She endorses President Biden’s commitment to tackle the student debt crisis, emphasizing the need for economic justice and equity.
Tackling Student Debt: A Call for Economic Justice Read More
Learn about the vital role of Medicare Advantage in providing affordable and comprehensive healthcare for seniors and individuals with disabilities, as discussed by State Rep. Jessica Benham.
Medicare Advantage Serves Pennsylvania Seniors Read More
Three Pennsylvania lawmakers advocate for fair pay in America, addressing gender and racial wage disparities. Learn about the Pennsylvania Fair Pay for All Act and their mission for equality.
Same Job? Same Pay. It’s that Simple. Read More
In the world of politics, unity can often be seen as a strength. The recent Octorara Area School District Board meeting, which saw Daniel Jurich unanimously voted in to fill …
The Octorara Area School District Board: Unanimity or Groupthink? Read More
Advocate Nancy Murray praises Governor Shapiro’s historic funding increase for urgently needed services for individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of fair wages for direct support professionals.
Governor Shapiro’s Budget is a Lifeline for Families and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Read More
Editor: In Rep. Peter Schweyer’s Feb. 15 column, The Choice for Is Clear for Educating Our Children, We Need to Go Big, he omits one major policy change that he …
Why Public Cyber Charter School Students Deserve Fair Funding Read More
State Rep. Peter Schweyer highlights the need for transformative changes in Pennsylvania’s education system. Discover the roadmap for improved outcomes, increased investments, and reduced property taxes. Let’s go big for our kids’ future.
The Choice for Is Clear for Educating Our Children, We Need to Go Big Read More
Read an op-ed by Gary Blumenthal, former legislator and disability advisor, discussing the moral imperative of supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (ID/A) and their workforce. Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address highlights Pennsylvania’s commitment to allocating $216 million, leveraging an additional $266 million, for home and community-based services.
A Call for Bipartisan Action to Support Pennsylvanians with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Read More
Discover the dark secret of Pennsylvania, the last state in the US to permit live pigeon shoots. Join the fight against this cruel practice in Natalie Ahwesh’s Op-Ed. House Bill 1475 aims to ban it once and for all.
Pennsylvania’s Live Pigeon Shoots: A Cruelty That Must End Read More
In the current political climate, it’s easy to point fingers at prominent figures like Donald Trump as the culprits behind America’s woes. But this narrative, peddled by corporate media and …
The Real Threat to America: The Permanent Bureaucracy in Washington Read More