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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.

Op-ed

Pennsylvania’s Live Pigeon Shoots: A Cruelty That Must End

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 - by Op-Ed

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.

Editorial

The Real Threat to America: The Permanent Bureaucracy in Washington

January 15, 2024January 14, 2024 - by Editorial Board

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 …

Editorial

The Paradox of Voter ID and Real ID Laws – A Call for Consistency

January 2, 2024January 1, 2024 - by Editorial Board

In a democratic society, the right to vote is as fundamental as the freedom of speech. Yet, the debate about Voter ID laws continues to divide us, raising questions about …

Editorial

Time for Chester County to Step Up for Coatesville’s Redevelopment

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 - by Editorial Board

The story of Coatesville, Pennsylvania’s Oak Street housing projects is a stark reminder of the deep-seated socio-economic challenges that persist in our communities. Once bustling with life in the 1960s, …

Op-ed

Open Markets Act Would Protect Small Businesses, Consumers and Workers in PA

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 - by Op-Ed

Learn the importance of supporting local businesses and fair competition in our economy. State Representative Nick Pisciottano introduces the Pennsylvania Open Markets Act to protect consumers, businesses, and workers. Discover how this legislation enhances antitrust protections and creates a competitive marketplace. Join the movement for a stronger local economy and support the Open Markets Act.

Octorara Area School Board Meeting 11-20-2023

Columnists

The Need for Transparency and Balance in Octorara School Board

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 - by Timothy Alexander

Last night’s Octorara Area School Board meeting laid bare some stark realities about the dynamics at play within our local governance. The outgoing board members, it seems, have taken to …

Editorial

Unmasking the Complexities of Inflation: Beyond “Greedflation”

November 19, 2023June 22, 2024 - by Editorial Board

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey has released his second inflation report, “Stuffing Their Pockets: How Big Food and Agriculture Businesses Are Making Your Holiday Meals More Expensive,” and continues to push …

Readers React

Greedflation Is Real: Corporations Have Used the Pandemic to Bolster Their Profits

November 17, 2023June 22, 2024 - by Yeva Nersisyan

EDITOR: An editorial published on November 10 argues that inflation is the result of “government policies [that] added cash into the economy, without a corresponding increase in goods and services.” …

Editorial

Condemning Antisemitism: The Urgent Need for a Stronger Stand from the American Left

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 - by Editorial Board

In recent times, as exemplified by the reaction to the Israel-Hamas conflict, a troubling trend has emerged within certain factions of the American left: an alarming normalization of antisemitism and …