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As a national thought leader, the Commonwealth Foundation's commentary and insights grace the pages and websites of prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Newsweek, The Hill, and many others. Here are some of our most recent editorials and media hits.

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One Year Later, Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Carries On

  • Megan Martin
  • September 10, 2026

Originally published by Broad + Liberty. This time last year, like so many, I was in utter shock at the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. Charlie—a…

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Who Holds Pennsylvania’s Public Schools Accountable?

  • Rachel Langan
  • September 8, 2026
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Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Seeks COVID-19-Style Lockdown Powers

  • Megan Martin
  • September 7, 2026
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Josh Shapiro Gets Stuff Undone

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 5, 2026
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Break Up SEPTA

  • November 17, 2009

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Sands casino spent the most to woo state lawmakers

  • November 17, 2009

Media Hit

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Government Watchdogs Call for Constitutional Convention in Pa.

  • November 16, 2009

Media Hit

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Good government groups call for constitutional convention

  • November 16, 2009

Media Hit

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Lawmakers have great pension plans

  • November 15, 2009

Media Hit

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List of Lawmaker Scandals Grows

  • November 13, 2009

Media Hit

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Letters: Public sees few pluses to more school spending

  • November 12, 2009

Media Hit

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State Rep.: Outlaw transit strikes in Phila.

  • November 11, 2009

Media Hit

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Midweek Briefing

  • November 11, 2009

Media Hit

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How Pa. can prevent the next SEPTA strike

  • November 10, 2009

Media Hit

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Competition will drive down electric rates

  • November 8, 2009

Media Hit

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The state & alcohol: Go out of business

  • November 6, 2009

Media Hit

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More proof: State should exit liquor business

  • November 5, 2009

Media Hit

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State-run setup’s benefit doubted

  • November 3, 2009

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Interstate 80 may get tolls

  • November 3, 2009

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School taxes in Pennsylvania may soar to pay for pension promises

  • November 1, 2009

Media Hit

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Lack Of Tort Reform Costing Pennsylvania

  • November 1, 2009

Media Hit

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Pa. budget adds up to bankruptcy

  • October 27, 2009

Media Hit

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Cities get a break on pensions but critics aren’t so sure it’s a good idea

  • October 25, 2009

Media Hit

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Punishing the next generation in Pa.

  • October 21, 2009

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Critics Skeptical About Fate Of Lawmakers’ Grants

  • October 18, 2009

Media Hit

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