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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.

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One Year Later, Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Carries On

  • Megan Martin
  • September 10, 2026
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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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At 94, former Gov. George M. Leader forgotten, not gone

  • June 10, 2012

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Gov. Walker’s big win could fuel Pa. pension reform

  • June 10, 2012

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After Wisconsin, onward to Pennsylvania!

  • June 10, 2012

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Corbett’s $1.7B tax pledge banks on jobs

  • June 9, 2012

Media Hit

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Corbett supports full privatization of state liquor stores

  • June 8, 2012

Media Hit

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Taxpayers need a life preserver now

  • June 8, 2012

Media Hit

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Liquor Control Board worker contract may discourage privatization

  • June 7, 2012

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Teachers’ unions losing the PR battle

  • June 6, 2012

Media Hit

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Liquor store privatization debate begins in Pennsylvania

  • June 6, 2012

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GOP wants pension reform

  • June 1, 2012

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Common sense can correct corrections

  • June 1, 2012

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Common sense can correct Corrections

  • June 1, 2012

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Union boss: 401(k)s insufficient for state government employees

  • May 31, 2012

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Pa. needs corrections reform

  • May 31, 2012

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State lawmakers dispute study from Keystone Research Center regarding alcohol privatization

  • May 28, 2012

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Pennsylvania Prison Reform: Taxpayers need a break

  • May 27, 2012

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What’s next for Pennsylvania’s public schools?

  • May 24, 2012

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Pa. corrections system spends $49 million keeping non-violent inmates beyond minimum

  • May 23, 2012

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Corrections: Governor should heed coalition’s proposals

  • May 22, 2012

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Former Gov. Leader: Common sense can cut Pa. prison costs

  • May 22, 2012

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Gov. Corbett adds pension reform to budget agenda

  • May 21, 2012

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