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Category Archives: Opinion
Wayne LaPierre leaves a financial mess behind at the NRA − on top of the legal one that landed him in court
Wayne LaPierre, the National Rifle Association’s longtime leader, plans to retire by the end of January 2024. He cited “health reasons” when he announced his departure three days before the organization’s civil fraud trial got underway in Manhattan.
Commentary: Martin Luther King, Jr. would have been 95 this year. Let’s make his dream a reality.
This January marks what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 95th birthday. Nearly a century after the late civil rights leader’s birth, it’s a good time to reflect on the work still to be done.
Opinion: Storing carbon underground is risky. Allowing storage companies to shed liability makes it even riskier.
Joseph Otis Minott, Special to the Capital-Star December 19, 2023 Carbon capture and storage technology is designed to remove carbon dioxide from industrial processes and then store it underground. It’s been touted as a climate change solution. Yet as with any new, unproven innovation, it’s hard to know what to expect from carbon capture and storage. …
Opinion: PA leads the way in early mental health and wellness tools, access for young people
By Bob McCullough, Pennsylvania Capital-StarNovember 28, 2023 We are in the midst of a mental health crisis here in the United States and young people, sadly, are not immune. The prevalence of mental health challenges for young people is well-documented, but access to mental health services remains extremely limited. The pandemic exacerbated mental health issues …
Opinion: School Vouchers in Pennsylvania Would Violate the Principles of ‘Public’ Education
Pennsylvania Republican legislators support a voucher program they say is meant to help a small number of students who attend schools they claim are failing.
Pennsylvania’s Dangerous Landlord-Tenant Law Persists | Michael Coard | Opinion
Back in April, I wrote about the serious problem of landlord-tenant officers in Pennsylvania, who have extraordinary power with very little training.
By Stalling on RGGI, Here’s What Pa. Residents are Missing | Opinion
In March, Pennsylvania passed up millions of dollars that could have gone toward tackling climate change and reducing energy costs for millions of Pennsylvania residents.
‘Barbie’ Is, at its Core, A Movie About the Messy Contradictions of Motherhood | Opinion
The wildly popular “Barbie” movie has been touted for its celebration – and critique – of femininity.
Commentary: Pennsylvania Should Ban Utility Shutoffs in Extreme Summer Heat | Opinion
We know high temperatures impact the commonwealth from June through September, but even a July and August moratorium would protect lower-income residents from the dangers of excessive heat in their homes during the hottest time of the summer.