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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.
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
Chester County and Pennsylvania’s agricultural easement and open space programs, while seemingly a commendable effort to conserve the environment and maintain the rural charm of these areas, have inadvertently led …
The Unseen Consequences of Agricultural Easement and Open Space Programs 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
Op-Ed by Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), House Democratic Caucus Chairman One in five Americans actively suffer from some sort of mental illness. Is that person you, or someone you love?
Investing in Mental Health Is Investing in a Better Today – and Tomorrow Read More