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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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Public Union Democracy

Government Unions Are Making a Comeback—and Taxpayers Will Pay the Price

  • David Osborne
  • September 14, 2026

Originally published by National Review. overnment unions looked like they were up against the ropes in 2018. Then, a landmark Supreme Court decision, Janus v.

Read More: Government Unions Are Making a Comeback—and Taxpayers Will Pay the Price

One Year Later, Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Carries On

  • Megan Martin
  • September 10, 2026
Read More: One Year Later, Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Carries On
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Education

Who Holds Pennsylvania’s Public Schools Accountable?

  • Rachel Langan
  • September 8, 2026
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Regulation

Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Seeks COVID-19-Style Lockdown Powers

  • Megan Martin
  • September 7, 2026
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Liquor stickler: Republicans have a chance to make history

  • January 19, 2014

Media Hit

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Debate grows over Cutler bill limiting union dues collection

  • January 17, 2014

Media Hit

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End monopoly, period

  • January 17, 2014

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Unions resist dormant bill limiting collections of dues for Pa. workers

  • January 16, 2014

Media Hit

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The commonweal be damned

  • January 13, 2014

Media Hit

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In Pennsylvania, taxpayers on hook for stashed-away debt

  • January 10, 2014

Media Hit

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THE LEFT AND POWER INEQUALITY

  • January 9, 2014

Media Hit

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Right wing think tank is right on

  • January 8, 2014

Media Hit

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Here’s the true cost of the minimum wage: Elizabeth Stelle and John R. Bouder

  • January 8, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: Here’s the true cost of the minimum wage: Elizabeth Stelle and John R. Bouder

Multiple issues confront Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled General Assembly

  • January 7, 2014

Media Hit

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Kerry meets Snoop

  • January 6, 2014

Media Hit

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Commonwealth Financing Authority’s $2.3B in state projects examined

  • January 2, 2014

Media Hit

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Governor Corbett ends bid that would privatize the lottery

  • December 30, 2013

Media Hit

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Guest Voice of Nathan A. Benefield: Pa. state pensions must be reformed

  • December 20, 2013

Media Hit

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Pension Woes Have Cities, States Eyeing 401(k) Style Plans

  • December 20, 2013

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Thousands in NEPA losing jobless benefits

  • December 20, 2013

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Proposed Tax Credit for PA Teachers A Political Gimmick?

  • December 18, 2013

Media Hit

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Letter writer is wrong; teacher unions are part of the problem: PennLive letters

  • December 18, 2013

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PA lawmakers consider cutting massive Legislature

  • December 17, 2013

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Read More: PA lawmakers consider cutting massive Legislature

Should Pa. shrink the size of the General Assembly? Let’s think like businesspeople

  • December 16, 2013

Media Hit

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A PLCB Christmas: It’s no bargain

  • December 14, 2013

Media Hit

Read More: A PLCB Christmas: It’s no bargain

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