Opinion
Criminal Justice
Opinion: Pennsylvania should make ‘Little Scandinavia’ at SCI Chester permanent
The pilot project represents a groundbreaking shift towards a more humane, rehabilitative prison system.
U.S. Congress
Opinion: Congress should match food retailers’ commitment to women, infants and children
A program that helps millions of families access healthy food could face a $1 billion shortfall – if Congress fails to act.
Philadelphia
Opinion: After 25 years of stagnation, it’s time to raise the minimum wage
The president of Philadelphia City Council makes the case for why state legislators must finally make progress on this key threshold.
Opinion
Opinion: Time for a full stop on marijuana arrests in Pennsylvania
As state lawmakers debate cannabis legalization, advocates say they should bring an end to cannabis-related arrests in the commonwealth.
Philadelphia
Opinion: Elected leaders must act now to save the SS United States
Facing eviction, the historic vessel known as "America's Flagship" is in need of a new home.
Philadelphia
Federal funds are needed for Philly to become our nation’s biggest green city
Urban forestry initiatives have begun benefitting underserved communities
Liz Magill resigned; now comes the hard part for higher education
The now-former Penn president's exit does nothing to provide clarity on what comes next in the battle against antisemitism and for free speech.
Politics
Opinion: The Pennsylvania Society is needed – now, more than ever
Two former governors weigh in on the essential role the annual weekend plays in the state’s political ecosystem.
Education
Opinion: A report card shows improvement is needed on education options
A new report by the Heritage Foundation makes the argument for improving school choice in Pennsylvania.
Environment
Opinion: To save our climate, the fight tor RGGI must continue
Gov. Josh Shapiro must pull out all the stops to preserve this essential tool to fight global warming.
Infrastructure
Opinion: The pressure is on to improve Pennsylvania’s water infrastructure
The consequences of poor, aging infrastructure are all too real – and costly.
Economic Development
Opinion: Invent Penn State should get the funding it needs to reinvigorate innovation in the state
Harrisburg needs to recognize the importance of the university’s LaunchBox and Innovation Network – and invest in it.
Criminal Justice
Opinion: It’s long past time to fully fund PA’s indigent defense systems
Pennsylvania remains one of two states that fails to provide funding for indigent defense.
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Opinion
Opinion: Lawmakers have a chance to improve our broken probation system
Tonie Willis writes that state lawmakers should pass probation reform legislation when they return to session.
Opinion
Opinion: Make mental health professionals first responders to prevent more unnecessary tragedies
Suicide Prevention Month spotlights the urgent need for health professionals to respond to mental health crises.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion: PA’s 2023 election provides a chance to protect abortion for years to come
Planned Parenthood PA PAC Executive Director Signe Espinoza writes that 2023 is not an off-year election.
Criminal Justice
The state Senate needs to rework probation reform legislation
A former public defender who is now with the ACLU explains why the chamber’s approach to the flashpoint issue is in need of a reboot.
Economic Development
Opinion: Investing in clean energy will benefit communities and the climate
Pennsylvania is set to benefit environmentally from two major bills approved by Congress.
General Assembly
