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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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Different rules for unions

  • June 11, 2014

Media Hit

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My Obamacare Agony

  • June 10, 2014

Media Hit

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Survey of school districts says property taxes likely to keep rising

  • June 9, 2014

Media Hit

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LETTER: Check the facts about teachers’ union dues

  • June 9, 2014

Media Hit

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John K. Manna: Lagging revenues create budget woes

  • June 9, 2014

Media Hit

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Paycheck protection measure is a matter of principle

  • June 8, 2014

Media Hit

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Claiming principle, Pa. lawmakers clash over $100 expense

  • June 6, 2014

Media Hit

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CONSERVATIVE ACTIVISTS TO PA LEGISLATURE: STOP USING PUBLIC FUNDS ON UNION POLITICAL AGENDAS

  • June 5, 2014

Media Hit

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Full-court press for ‘paycheck protection’ hits Pennsylvania

  • June 4, 2014

Media Hit

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Early-pay plan could help school districts

  • June 4, 2014

Media Hit

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UFCW says liquor privatization may kill kids

  • June 3, 2014

Media Hit

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Union Quietly Admits to Using Dues for Politics

  • June 3, 2014

Media Hit

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Time For Pennsylvania To Get Out Of The Booze Business

  • June 2, 2014

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Use reserves to help mend pension mess

  • June 2, 2014

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Op-Ed: Pension reform benefits teachers, taxpayers

  • June 2, 2014

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Pennsylvania is Number One…In Corporate Welfare

  • May 30, 2014

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – 5/30/2014

  • May 30, 2014

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‘Stacked hybrid’ pension plan pitched for long-term savings in Pa.

  • May 30, 2014

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Pension reform benefits teachers, taxpayers

  • May 30, 2014

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The Road Not Taken: A Summary of Attempts to Ban Gifts from 2006-2014

  • May 30, 2014

Media Hit

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Hybrid pension reform plan for future school and state employees draws mixed reviews

  • May 29, 2014

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