By Dr. Charles Greenawalt Election of 2024 What more is there to say about it? Will this be the birth of a new hope for a Renaissance of a morally decaying Western Civilization or will it signal the collapse of modern society into nihilism, violence, economic collapse, and ignorance? One candidate never received one vote in […]
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Pennsylvania: A Single Grain of Rice Could Win the Presidency
By Guy Ciarrocchi In 2016, Donald Trump carried Pennsylvania by more than 44,000 votes – a 0.7% margin of victory. In 2020, Joe Biden’s margin was 81,000 votes – a 1.2% margin of victory. A similar close margin looks to be in the cards for 2024. Any measurable movement in either direction could tip the […]
The Unknown Tale of a Forgotten Man: Schuyler Colfax and the Ending of Slavery in the U.S.
By Marianne Clay Today, few have even heard of Schuyler Colfax, even though he served as both Vice President of the United States and Speaker of the U.S. House. But there’s more, much more to this man’s story than his elected offices. An ardent abolitionist and a founding member of the anti-slavery Republican Party, he […]
Kamala’s Inflation Gimmick Is Rejected Even By The Washington Post
By Guy Ciarrocchi Joe Biden’s Vice President, Kamala Harris, is co-author of the very policies creating the worst inflation since Jimmy Carter. Now, she wants us to believe she finally understands the problem and has the solution. If we will just elect her and wait until 2025, she promises that she’s going to fix her […]
Democracy Is Dying In The Media Darkness
By Guy Ciarrocchi If I was a news editor, I would want answers to some important questions. Questions that are obvious to me and important to the nation. And, I might encourage my reporters, journalists and hosts to pursue these questions. Almost no one in the national legacy media seems to be asking; trying to […]
Supreme Court Should Protect Pennsylvania Energy From Dog-And-Pony Show
By David N. Taylor The U.S. Supreme Court has not one, but two opportunities this term to rein in a partisan litigation campaign dead-set on taking down the oil and natural gas industry. The Justices should intervene in order to protect consumers and manufacturers in Pennsylvania and across the country from the costly effects of […]
Who’s Running Our Government?
By Guy Ciarrocchi He lost his train of thought. He mumbled. He forgot the question. His voice was weak. Biden lost the debate, but in the end: Who cares? Democrats across the nation are split on whether to support Biden, give him a second chance, or abandon him like a leper. Their sycophants in the […]
Governor Shapiro’s Science Fiction Adventure
By Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association Watch Carl A. Marrara, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association, discuss this on Behind the Headlines. Last month, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced a plan to end the state’s competitive electricity market by mandating half of all Pennsylvania’s electricity be generated by sources of his choosing, several of which do […]
What We (Didn’t) Learn From The 2024 Budget Hearings
By Rep. Seth Grove “If I were planning to do a get-out-of-business sale, this is the kind of budget I would do: I would empty my reserves, sell my assets, and get out of town.” This is how I concluded my questions with Budget Secretary Uri Monson, the last testifier to appear before the Appropriations […]
Township Supervisors: Building Better Communities, One Step At A Time
By David M. Sanko Watch David Sanko on Behind the Headlines This Local Government Week let’s celebrate the unsung heroes who make our neighborhoods thrive: township officials — supervisors, managers, road crews, and many more. You might recognize them at the grocery store or see them patching potholes. These dedicated public servants share a […]