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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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The Daily Numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 26

  • August 26, 2014

Media Hit

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Free lunch for Highlands, New Ken schools eliminates stigma

  • August 25, 2014

Media Hit

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Pa., get out of booze business

  • August 25, 2014

Media Hit

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State workers paying less than most for health benefits

  • August 25, 2014

Media Hit

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Don’t Blame School Choice for Philly’s School Funding Fiasco

  • August 22, 2014

Media Hit

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Meet the Pennsylvanians falling through Obamacare’s cracks: Elizabeth Stelle and John R. Bouder

  • August 22, 2014

Media Hit

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Letters to the Editor 8/22/2014

  • August 22, 2014

Media Hit

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Affordable Care Act isn’t Affordable at All

  • August 22, 2014

Media Hit

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Imagine walking many miles in Philly schools chief’s shoes

  • August 18, 2014

Media Hit

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School funding canard: Money isn’t the answer

  • August 18, 2014

Media Hit

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Building projects lead to financial hole for Butler County schools

  • August 18, 2014

Media Hit

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Pennsylvania’s public school staffing at 10-year low

  • August 15, 2014

Media Hit

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Selective criticism

  • August 14, 2014

Media Hit

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PLCB: Raising markup on liquor a “last resort”

  • August 14, 2014

Media Hit

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More Ammo For Booze Battle

  • August 14, 2014

Media Hit

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Research group disputes Commonwealth Foundation’s findings on Phila. schools finances

  • August 13, 2014

Media Hit

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With Lawmakers In Recess and Elections On Horizon, Pennsylvania’s Pension Debate is Heating Up

  • August 11, 2014

Media Hit

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Rep. Seth Grove: Technology problems cut both ways in state government (column)

  • August 11, 2014

Media Hit

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Don’t make teachers pay for union causes they don’t support: Priya Abraham

  • August 11, 2014

Media Hit

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Throwing more money at Philadelphia’s schools isn’t the answer

  • August 11, 2014

Media Hit

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How union dues are used for politics (letter)

  • July 31, 2014

Media Hit

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