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MAKE AMERICA THINK AGAIN. That’s the bumper sticker on my friend’s pickup and that’s what I hope for. I like evidence and data, and I detest TV talking heads, “alternative … more
Many leaders from the government and the private and nonprofit sectors have expressed concerns regarding our substantial federal deficits and mounting debt burdens. Despite this, the two major … more
In February 2013, Federal Corrections Officer Eric Williams was brutally murdered by an inmate at USP Canaan. Eric was my son. As a result of this tragedy, my family members and I set out to seek … more
Former president Donald Trump’s effect on the Republican Party has been substantial and swift. Once seen as a battle between the traditional establishment and a populist movement, the latest … more
Vice president Kamala Harris has disqualified herself as a candidate for the position of president of the United States on two counts: The lack of knowledge of law and the lack of knowledge of … more
In an unusual step, the Pike and Wayne Democratic Committees have issued a joint statement criticizing state Rep. Jeff Olsommer for misleading voters about his positions on reproductive rights and … more
If you’re a voter in New York who is voting by “No Excuse” absentee ballot, or planning to vote during the early voting period (begins October 26), or will vote on the traditional … more
As we’ve seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, misinformation is dangerous. Misinformation can prevent people from getting the help they need when they need it the most.  The … more
Fear still fuels the bail reform debate, but new data from Illinois show that holding on to cash bail may make communities less safe. A year ago, Illinois made headlines as the first state to … more
Former president Donald Trump recently threatened tractor giant John Deere with a  200 percent tariff  if it follows through on plans to shift some production to Mexico before 2027. … more
Millions of postal consumers may find a lump of coal burning a hole in their pockets this holiday season. The Postal Service recently announced that it will apply a surcharge to holiday season … more
Innovations in technology and free economies—not judges or nuisance lawsuits—provide solutions to the challenges of climate change. That was the view of a group of energy experts and … more
There has quite possibly never been a better time to live in rural America—and certainly in rural Pennsylvania. Thanks to an avalanche of strategic federal investments, country dwellers no … more
For over two years, I’ve heard the back-and-forth over the Adult Care Center—sell it, lease it, take it back. It’s time for the legislature to do something, and I vote for moving … more
Pennsylvania is in the midst of a mental health crisis. This health emergency isn’t just occurring in one county or region—it’s happening across the commonwealth and the nation. … more
The United States faces a housing affordability crisis, and local governments share a significant part of the blame. For too long, local governments have constrained housing supply by limiting where … more
The United States was fortunate to have more than its fair share of enlightened political leaders when our nation was founded. Our nation’s Founders agreed to adopt the greatest political … more
In the debates regarding “exceptions” to abortion bans, “rape, incest and the life of the mother” are typical exception qualifiers. These so-called special case exceptions are … more
With a death toll surpassing 218 as of this writing, Hurricane Helene has caused havoc across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. Millions of residents are still without water or … more
Recent reporting reveals  Chief Justice John Roberts  has entirely thrown off the veneer of being willing to moderate extremists on the Supreme Court. His opinions in multiple cases related … more
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