Editorial Board

Silent Voices: Unleashing the Power of Non-Voting in the 2024 Election In the bustling world of American politics, where every voice clamors to be heard, there is a unique and often misunderstood form of expression: the […]

Beware the Allure: Why Celebrities, Activists, and Politicians Can Lead You Astray In an age where information is at our fingertips, the allure of celebrities, activists, and politicians as primary sources of information is both […]

In the Ring of Public Opinion: Media's Duty to Fairness, Not Favoritism As the United States gears up for the 60th quadrennial presidential election in November 2024, the political atmosphere is charged with anticipation […]

The Shadow of Antisemitism: A Bipartisan Concern In the tapestry of American history, the dark threads of antisemitism have been woven by hands across the political spectrum. While the Democratic […]

House Bill 1598: A Misguided Attempt at Regulating AI In the labyrinth of technological progress, it is easy for lawmakers to become ensnared in the allure of regulation as a panacea. Pennsylvania’s House […]

The Octorara Area School District Board: Unanimity or Groupthink? 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 […]

The Real Threat to America: The Permanent Bureaucracy in Washington 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 […]

The Paradox of Voter ID and Real ID Laws – A Call for Consistency 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, […]

Time for Chester County to Step Up for Coatesville's Redevelopment The story of Coatesville, Pennsylvania’s Oak Street housing projects is a stark reminder of the deep-seated socio-economic challenges that persist in […]

Unmasking the Complexities of Inflation: Beyond "Greedflation" Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey has released his second inflation report, “Stuffing Their Pockets: How Big Food and Agriculture Businesses Are Making Your […]

Condemning Antisemitism: The Urgent Need for a Stronger Stand from the American Left In recent times, as exemplified by the reaction to the Israel-Hamas conflict, a troubling trend has emerged within certain factions of the American […]

Senator Casey's 'Greedflation' Report Misses the Mark In a recent report titled “Greedflation: How Corporations Are Making Record Profits on the Backs of American Families,” U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) […]

Holding the Octorara Area School District Board of Directors Accountable: A Call to Action In recent times, the Octorara Area School District Board of Directors has been embroiled in controversies, raising serious questions about their […]

The Battle of Primaries: Open vs. Closed – Preserving Party Integrity and Democratic Values In our democratic process, there are two types of primary elections: open and closed. Open primaries allow any registered voter, regardless of party […]

The Unseen Consequences of Agricultural Easement and Open Space Programs Chester County and Pennsylvania’s agricultural easement and open space programs, while seemingly a commendable effort to conserve the environment and […]

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 large and small. It is not […]

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 not allowed to make adult decisions? […]

West Chester Borough has joined a growing list of locations where single-use plastic items have been banned. While this may seem like an important action to some, banning single-use straws and plastic bags is […]

Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Alive and Well in Chester County If you believe Donald Trump is a horrible person who has proven himself to be truly horrible at every opportunity, acknowledging that he has actually […]