Public Union Democracy

Pa. Teachers Support Worker Freedom Case Before Supreme

  • February 26, 2018

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a historic case, Janus v. AFSCME, that could free thousands of Pennsylvania teachers and other government workers from workplace coercion.

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Public Union Democracy

What Janus v. AFSCME Means for Public-Sector Workers

  • February 26, 2018

The Case Plaintiffs in the U.S. Supreme Court case Janus v. AFSCME contend compulsory union fees for public-sector workers violates their First Amendment rights. The Players Plaintiffs: Mark Janus,…

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Education

Education Spending Myths vs. Facts

  • Colleen Hroncich
  • February 21, 2018

In his recent budget address, Gov. Wolf continued to push the myth that the previous administration cut a billion dollars in state education spending and our schools remain underfunded.

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Public Union Democracy

Ending the Government Union Skimming Scam

  • Priya Brannick
  • February 16, 2018

Imagine being disabled or sick and requiring help to bathe, eat, and even move from room to room within your own home. Medicaid, a taxpayer-funded health insurance program helps pay…

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Criminal Justice Reform

Pennsylvania’s Overspending Problem Still Proving Costly

  • February 16, 2018

To balance last year’s budget, Gov. Wolf and lawmakers agreed to dedicate a portion of Tobacco Settlement Fund payments to cover a $1.5 billion bond issuance. This decision to…

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The Great Risk Taker

  • February 14, 2018

The Reinhard family story is one of hard work, risk-taking, success, and a deep love of community. Claude Reinhard and his wife had five children. Two of his sons—Don and…

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The Great Risk Taker

  • February 14, 2018

The Reinhard family story is one of hard work, risk-taking, success, and a deep love of community. Claude Reinhard and his wife had five children. Two of his sons—Don and…

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Time for Education Equality in Erie

  • February 14, 2018

“Topping the list” is usually good thing. Who doesn’t want to be #1?  Unfortunately, Erie tops a list that should inspire not celebration but soul searching.   Financial news website 24/7 Wall St.

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Time for Education Equality in Erie

  • Lenny McAllister
  • February 14, 2018

“Topping the list” is usually good thing. Who doesn’t want to be #1?  Unfortunately, Erie tops a list that should inspire not celebration but soul searching.   Financial news website 24/7 Wall St.

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