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Stop normalizing Islamophobia. It’s dehumanizing and life-threatening | Opinion
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 17, 2021
Hateful attacks on Ilhan Omar and other Muslims should be forcefully condemned, regardless of partisanship.
Welcome to Day Zero. Now let’s rebuild America’s civics infrastructure
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 16, 2021
You know, civics. The kind of stuff that used be taught in high school before the radical right began terrorizing teachers.
Gov. Tom Wolf has failed to address the collapse of Pa.’s intellectual disability system
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 16, 2021
With billions of dollars in stimulus money at their disposal, Wolf, General Assembly must act now.
Why we’re fighting in Commonwealth Court to protect your vote | Opinion
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 15, 2021
As advocates for the right to vote, we know a scam when we see it. That’s why we’ll do what it takes to stop the GOP Senate's 'election review' and protect voting rights for all.
The U.S. doesn’t have enough faculty to train the next generation of nurses | Opinion
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 15, 2021
Some nursing programs had to turn away students because of a shortage of faculty and clinical sites.
How you can celebrate the 11th anniversary of Philly’s slavery memorial this week | Michael Coard
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 14, 2021
The story of the memorial in the shadow of the Liberty Bell is a reminder of America's ongoing journey to a more perfect union.
Threats of violence in our politics are at the point of emergency | Quentin Young
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 14, 2021
A unified message from Republican elected leaders could prevent a tragedy. So far they have failed to speak up.
Sandy Hook Anniversary: Conspiracy theories are worse and more mainstream than ever | Opinion
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 13, 2021
The legacy of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook is a legacy of misinformation – the start of a crisis that will likely plague the U.S. for years to come.
An economist answers 3 questions about soaring consumer prices | Analysis
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 12, 2021
Why is inflation so high? Is it bad? What you need to know.
My journey to Washington for a pathway to citizenship | Opinion
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 12, 2021
In Pa., a path to citizenship would bring more than $51 million to the state's economy, funds that can be used to improve the quality of life of thousands of young people and adults
Could Biden’s infrastructure bill help heal the scars highways created? | Opinion
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 10, 2021
From the interstate highway system to public housing, some of America’s most discriminatory and damaging policies have been implemented under the auspices of the need for better infrastructure.
Michigan School Shooting: How online threats become real-world tragedy | Opinion
By: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - December 10, 2021
Reading the signals and setting up early-warning interventions before they turn into a tragedy is critical work for those in public safety and academia.