Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Reopening Three Mile Island Unit 1 would re-energize Central PA

The head of the Pennsylvania State Building & Construction Trades Council explains why recent developments will creat a win-win situation in the region.

Politics

Opinion

Opinion: Haitian Americans must battle xenophobia to win freedom and political power

In the wake of the continued demonization of immigrant communities, a Haitian-born nonprofit leader advocates for a way forward.

Campaigns & Elections

Opinion

Commentary: What will be this year’s ‘October Surprise’?

Elected leaders and political campaigns alike are spooked by the specter of unearthed revelations that could change the dynamics of the presidential race.

Health Care

Opinion

Opinion: Congressional priorities need to include Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform

A state senator lays out the case for reining in the outsized power that pharmacy benefit managers have over prescription drug prices for Americans.

economy

Opinion

Paid family leave is the right answer for PA families – and the commonwealth itself

Providing such a benefit will make the state a leader in the nation and even more attractive to young families.

economy

Opinion

Opinion: New pipeline safety rules must be enacted for the health of current and future generations

The regulations for natural gas pipelines are badly outdated and imperil both people and the environment.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Latest round of bad news show that 2024 remains crunch time for Penn Highlands

If the health system cannot emerge from its financial morass, the lives and livelihoods of millions of Pennsylvanians may be in jeopardy.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: With Biden out, Kamala Harris can make history with her own VP pick

By picking a woman as her running mate, the current vice president and potential Democratic presidential nominee should pick Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for a truly ceiling-shattering ticket.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Let’s clear the air on politics and Parkinson’s

Take it from one who knows first-hand: Being diagnosed with the disease and being fully committed to a career – even at the presidential level – are not mutually exclusive.

News & Politics

Opinion

Opinion: Congress must take action to ensure and expand voting rights

Philadelphia City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke writes that federal lawmakers hold the key to safeguarding voting rights.

Criminal Justice

Opinion

Opinion: Pennsylvania should make ‘Little Scandinavia’ at SCI Chester permanent

The pilot project represents a groundbreaking shift towards a more humane, rehabilitative prison system.

U.S. Congress

Opinion

Opinion: Congress should match food retailers’ commitment to women, infants and children

A program that helps millions of families access healthy food could face a $1 billion shortfall – if Congress fails to act.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Time for a full stop on marijuana arrests in Pennsylvania

As state lawmakers debate cannabis legalization, advocates say they should bring an end to cannabis-related arrests in the commonwealth.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Lawmakers have a chance to improve our broken probation system

Tonie Willis writes that state lawmakers should pass probation reform legislation when they return to session.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Make mental health professionals first responders to prevent more unnecessary tragedies

Suicide Prevention Month spotlights the urgent need for health professionals to respond to mental health crises.

Criminal Justice

Opinion

The state Senate needs to rework probation reform legislation

A former public defender who is now with the ACLU explains why the chamber’s approach to the flashpoint issue is in need of a reboot.

Economic Development

Opinion

Opinion: Investing in clean energy will benefit communities and the climate

Pennsylvania is set to benefit environmentally from two major bills approved by Congress.

News & Politics

Policy

Opinion: A million reasons to open up primaries in Pennsylvania

A bipartisan effort from two state House lawmakers seeks to end the disenfranchisement of Independent voters in Pennsylvania primary elections.

Opinion

Opinion

It’s time to fund out-of-school time

Two lifelong educators explain the value – and urgency – of including the educational progeram in the state budget.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: It’s time to make civic education a priority

Civics instruction should be mandatory for all middle and high school students throughout Pennsylvania.