Politics & Policy
GOP electoral proposal spurs radio campaign from advocates of popular vote
Efforts to change the way Pennsylvania’s electoral votes are cast have prompted radio ads from a group that wants the president ele ...
14 years ago
Wealthy tea party Republican announces challenge to Casey
A former coal mine owner and tea party Republican from western Pennsylvania intends to challenge Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey n ...
14 years ago
At Nov. 9 resentencing, Fumo must appear in person
The judge who gave former state Sen. Vince Fumo of Philadelphia 55 months in prison on corruption charges has set Nov. 9 as the day he wi ...
14 years ago
Of life, baseball and finish lines
In this golden era for Phillies fans, I’ve been blessed with golden luck. During the Phils’ great run, I’ve been ...
14 years ago
Obama’s good and bad proposals to increase taxes
Taxes are the price we pay to live in a free society. Someone has to pay for the police and fire departments, the courts and judges, the ...
14 years ago
Is Philadelphia the most corrupt big city in America? See School Reform Commission.
Philadelphia’s chief integrity officer Joan Markman has released a chill ...
14 years ago
Remembering Heidi Ramirez, an early casualty of the Ackerman/School Reform Commission fiasco
The firing of Philadelphia School Superintendent Arlene Ackerman and the million dollar buy-out of her contract, which had only recently ...
14 years ago
Suit could help Philadelphia’s police union become next political powerhouse
A legal battle in Philadelphia could make the city police officers’ union a powerful political force. The union is suing to require ...
14 years ago
Campaign software for free, computer whiz says
An area computer consultant is offering software he says will handle everything you need to run a political campaign, completely free. ...
14 years ago
Patrick Murphy talks about HBO documentary on ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’
A former Pennsylvania congressman who fought to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is celebrating the end of the controversial mili ...
14 years ago
Facing re-election year, Casey parts with Obama on jobs bill
Facing a tough re-election year, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has criticized President Barack Obama’s jobs proposal. Casey t ...
14 years ago
Smoke Signals: How intense should Philly’s war on tobacco be?
Which annoys you more? People who spew tobacco smoke into the air without regard for how what they are doing might affect your hea ...
14 years ago