Opinion
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Opinion: I’m a college student who suffered a heart failure. Take candidates’ healthcare records seriously, you may need it.
In January, my life changed forever when I suffered severe heart failure. I spent two weeks at the Geisinger Medical Center, then transferred by helicopter to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In February, doctors performed open heart surgery and inserted an LVAD (left ventricular assist device) heart pump in my chest. Now I am on…
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Opinion: Medical debt is holding Pennsylvanians back. But relief is on the ballot.
In this op-ed, Corei Flowers, Fundraising Director of Debtless, highlights how rising consumer and medical debt in Pennsylvania is eroding financial freedom and argues for systemic debt cancellation to boost economic recovery.
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Opinion: What would a second Trump term mean for our taxes?
In this op-ed, the executive director of Pennsylvania Policy Center, Marc Stier, critiques Donald Trump’s potential tax policies, arguing that they would disproportionately benefit the wealthy while imposing higher taxes on working-class families in Pennsylvania.
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Opinion: Philadelphia English teacher compares and contrasts Harris & Trump
In this op-ed, Philadelphia English teacher Sonny Bavaro stresses the need for fully funded public schools and contrasts Kamala Harris’s support for education with Donald Trump’s efforts to undermine it.
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Opinion: The Ships Act is no CHIPS Act –Why Dave McCormick needs a calendar and a reality check
In this op-ed, Colin Coyle criticizes Dave McCormick’s op-ed for prioritizing foreign interests over American workers, contrasting it with Senator Bob Casey’s successful job-supporting initiatives like the CHIPS Act.
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Opinion: As Rabbis in Dauphin Co., we believe a notice-and-cure process for mail-in ballots is a crucial part of fair elections
In this op-ed, two Rabbis in Dauphin County urge the adoption of a “notice and cure” policy for mail-in ballots to ensure fairness, inclusivity, and the accurate counting of every vote, emphasizing this as a moral and democratic imperative.
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Opinion: As Rabbis in Dauphin Co., we believe a notice-and-cure process for mail-in ballots is a crucial part of fair elections
In this op-ed, two Rabbis in Dauphin County urge the adoption of a “notice and cure” policy for mail-in ballots to ensure fairness, inclusivity, and the accurate counting of every vote, emphasizing this as a moral and democratic imperative.
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Opinion: Turning the page to a better future for all
In this op-ed, lifelong public servant Steve Cickay from Bucks County shares his surprise and optimism after President Biden quit the race and endorsed Kamala Harris, foreseeing a hopeful path to a historic victory amidst rising support and donations.
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Opinion: Join us in Gen Z’s fight for democracy
In this op-ed, Drew Spiegel, the Pennsylvania State Lead for the Tour to Save Democracy, discusses supporting Gen Z’s fight for democracy by advocating for common sense gun reform and participating in the Tour to Save Democracy to register and mobilize voters in critical swing districts.
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Opinion: I’m just asking for my son to be safely and adequately cared for
In this op-ed, Carol Tabas explains the importance of the proposed state budget’s $217 million for ID/A services and increased DSP wages, as her non-verbal son with significant disabilities relies on constant care from his family and underpaid Direct Support Professionals to ensure he and others receive the necessary support.
