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Remain in Mexico protocols force thousands of asylum-seekers to endure violence | Opinion
The Biden administration has failed to show much improvement over Trump on human rights issues at the border.
2021’s biggest climate disasters cost the U.S. $145B. Five essential reads | Analysis
It was the third-most expensive year on record, and 2021 was also one of the hottest years globally and the 4th hottest year in the U.S. in 127 years of record-keeping.
Investments in human services industries are an investment in our future | Opinion
The caring people who do this important work have been undervalued too long. That has to stop.
From the grave, MLK’s telling white folks ‘Stop it, just stop it’ | Michael Coard
Dr. King was more than that 'I Have a Dream' speech. Much more.
A New Year’s Resolution for Pa.: Go big on reducing methane emissions
With increasing extreme weather events plaguing Pennsylvania and the rest of the world, there’s no more time to waste.
New legislative maps can restore representation for Pa.’s growing Latino communities | Opinion
Harrisburg has for decades gerrymandered the maps to diminish the influence and voice of Latinos and people of color across the state.
I’ll soon be a U.S. citizen living in Pa. This is why our democracy is worth defending | Opinion
The 'patriots' who sacked the Capitol remind me that we have to fight and defeat the Big Lie.
Pennsylvania Republicans are planning a redistricting redo in time for the 2024 election | Opinion
Power is everything, and almost nothing is out of bounds in pursuit of power - even amending the state Constitution.
Jan. 6 succeeded. Here’s what’s next | Quentin Young
Just as America has endured past division it has also seen heroic resistance to abuses.
Pa. voters decided. But Republicans continue to mislead on the 2020 election | Opinion
In the Pennsylvania Legislature, there’s been no accountability from GOP leaders for their members involved, including a state Senator who was photographed on the Capitol grounds on Jan 6.
What we need to do to keep the birthplace of our democracy from becoming its graveyard | Opinion
There is a clear and present danger to our democratic institutions, and it is taking root right here in Pennsylvania.
Burn this commentary | Opinion
If you’re a believer in the power of books, please join me against those who would have it destroyed.