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Here’s the ‘Green’ Fuel the Left Refuses to Celebrate This Earth Day
Originally published by The Daily Signal. As Earth Day approaches on Tuesday, climate activists remind us of the importance of cutting carbon emissions. Yet, one inconvenient truth escapes their green-tinged talking…
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Prosperity
Pennsylvanians Are in Dire Need of Tax Reform
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Education
Josh Shapiro Keeps Betraying Poor Pennsylvania Children
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Rural Pennsylvanians Deserve School Choice, Too
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Here’s Why SCOTUS Should Free Teachers from Forced Unionism
As a public school teacher, hundreds of parents entrust me to help their children achieve their potential. Thousands of taxpayers also rely on me to use their resources for the…
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Here’s Why SCOTUS Should Free Teachers from Forced Unionism
As a public school teacher, hundreds of parents entrust me to help their children achieve their potential. Thousands of taxpayers also rely on me to use their resources for the…
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Janus v. AFSCME: What’s at Stake
Mark Janus loves his job. “Serving others is part of who I am. But in order to do this type of work, I am forced to check my First Amendment…
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Janus v. AFSCME: What’s at Stake
Mark Janus loves his job. “Serving others is part of who I am. But in order to do this type of work, I am forced to check my First Amendment…
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Meet Emily Jae
Emily Jae is the Commonwealth Foundation’s director of entrepreneur engagement in southeastern Pennsylvania. Recently, Emily sat down with Commonwealth Sense to talk about her journey to CF, love of Philadelphia,…
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Meet Emily Jae
Emily Jae is the Commonwealth Foundation’s director of entrepreneur engagement in southeastern Pennsylvania. Recently, Emily sat down with Commonwealth Sense to talk about her journey to CF, love of Philadelphia,…
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A Budget of Contradictions
When Gov. Wolf presented his budget proposals for 2018-19 on February 6, his plan was not the one Pennsylvanians needed to hear. Instead, he offered more of the same: a…
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Did You Hear?
“The Commonwealth Foundation … has become a real powerful policy force in Harrisburg to my detriment and the detriment of the things I believe in, but I have to give…
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A Budget of Contradictions
When Gov. Wolf presented his budget proposals for 2018-19 on February 6, his plan was not the one Pennsylvanians needed to hear. Instead, he offered more of the same: a…
Commentary
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Did You Hear?
“The Commonwealth Foundation … has become a real powerful policy force in Harrisburg to my detriment and the detriment of the things I believe in, but I have to give…
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Note from the Team
In February, Commonwealth Foundation Vice President Jennifer Stefano authored an op-ed in the print and online editions of the New York Times. (Find it here: https://nyti.ms/2IWISqI) It is a…
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Note from the Team
In February, Commonwealth Foundation Vice President Jennifer Stefano authored an op-ed in the print and online editions of the New York Times. (Find it here: https://nyti.ms/2IWISqI) It is a…
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Janus v. AFSCME Resources
Media Clips Greg Hartnett, Fairness Center client and lead plaintiff, Hartnett v. PSEA: Court should free teachers from forced unionism Despite the trust given to me during my 19 years…
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RSVP: Policy Roundtable March 28
The Commonwealth Foundation invites you to a: Policy Roundtable with Rep. Bryan Cutler March 28, 2018 6:00 – 8:00pm The Union League…
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The Great Risk Taker
The Reinhard family story is one of hard work, risk-taking, success, and a deep love of community. Claude Reinhard and his wife had five children. Two of his sons—Don and…
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The Great Risk Taker
The Reinhard family story is one of hard work, risk-taking, success, and a deep love of community. Claude Reinhard and his wife had five children. Two of his sons—Don and…
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Ghost Teachers Update
In past issues, we’ve detailed lawsuits in Reading and Allentown School Districts filed by clients of the Fairness Center. In both districts, teachers were leaving the classroom to work for…
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Ghost Teachers Update
In past issues, we’ve detailed lawsuits in Reading and Allentown School Districts filed by clients of the Fairness Center. In both districts, teachers were leaving the classroom to work for…
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Time for Education Equality in Erie
“Topping the list” is usually good thing. Who doesn’t want to be #1? Unfortunately, Erie tops a list that should inspire not celebration but soul searching. Financial news website 24/7 Wall St.
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