Opinion & Essay
Inanity returns to the presidential race, and a Jersey Republican defies Grover Norquist
I’m finishing my week filling in at Fresh Air, but still keeping an eye on the momentous events in our region and the world. ...
13 years ago
Stenography and accountability
When a presidential candidate tells lies day after day, is it fair and proper for a political reporter to state unequivocally that the ca ...
13 years ago
The key finding in the voter ID ruling
Will the Pennsylvania voter ID law prevent fraud, or prevent qualified voters from casting ballots? I think the answer is yes to b ...
13 years ago
If earlier screening results in fewer babies with Downs syndrome, is that a good thing?
A new prenatal test, safer and easier than established methods, has one geneticist asking if babies with Down syndrome will gra ...
13 years ago
What is the fairest way for Pa. to deal with juvenile lifers petitioning for resentencing?
The U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory life sentences for juveniles convicted of murder may affect the existing sentence ...
13 years ago
Mitt Romney’s shaky prospects for winning Pennsylvania got a big boost this morning when a lower court judge ruled in a 70-page opi ...
13 years ago
With voter ID law upheld, what’s the most important thing to do next?
The voter ID law has been upheld in the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. Opponents have vowed to appeal the decision to the state Su ...
13 years ago
Greener than thou: Saving the earth, one smack-down at a time
Learn to express your own hostility in a socially acceptable and eco-responsible way. If you put your mind to it, I’m sure you̵ ...
13 years ago
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