Op-Ed: Learning from Pennsylvania’s Election Chaos

• Nathan Benefield
• November 6, 2020

We shouldn’t rely on courts to fix Pennsylvania’s election issues. Instead, changes to election timelines and processes should be enacted by the state legislature, not through executive actions or court…

Commentary

Regulation

Government-Run Booze Losing Across the Nation: Will Pa. be Next?

• July 18, 2019

The Supreme Court delivered several high-profile rulings this summer on issues including partisan gerrymandering and the census citizenship question. A lesser-known case, Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Thomas, will also…

Media

Janus and Pennsylvania: A Legal Analysis

• September 24, 2018

How does the constitutional right of free speech for union workers apply in Pennsylvania?…

Commentary

Janus and Pennsylvania: A Legal Analysis

• September 24, 2018

How does the constitutional right of free speech for union workers apply in Pennsylvania?…

Commentary

Public Union Democracy

Janus v. AFSCME: SCOTUS Upholds Workers’ Rights

• Jessica Barnett
• June 27, 2018

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld workers’ rights. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled in Janus v. AFSCME that forcing public sector workers to pay union fees—or lose their…

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Public Union Democracy

Court Slaps Gov. Union Overreach, Leaves Paycheck Protection in State Hands

• June 30, 2014

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 Supreme Court Slaps Government Union Overreach Bolsters Argument for Paycheck Protection   June 30, 2014, Harrisburg, Pa—Today, the U.S.

Press Release

Government Accountability

Hyperbole and Hypocrisy on Campaign Finance Ruling

• Nathan Benefield
• February 3, 2010

A must read article about the Citizen’s United case and the supposed destruction of democracy. Many states, including Illinois and Maryland, allow corporate contributions to state candidates. As…

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