Education

Blame Misplaced

  • Andrew Lewis
  • May 15, 2026

Originally published in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Joel Naroff’s recent op-ed correctly identifies many of the historic and structural problems facing Philadelphia’s school…

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Public Union Democracy

Full Court Press: Pennsylvania Union Political Spending in 2025

  • David Osborne
  • April 21, 2026

Key Points Political action committees (PACs) affiliated with trade unions and government unions spent $22.4 million in monetary and in-kind political activity in 2025, a year with few legislative elections…

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State Budget

Shapiro’s “Spooky” Spending Spree

  • October 31, 2025

It is trick-or-treat time—but Gov. Josh Shapiro is hoarding the treats for himself while he tricks Pennsylvanians. As everyday Pennsylvanians struggle to afford the ever-increasing cost of living in the…

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Education

Students Need Alternatives

  • Andrew Lewis
  • September 10, 2025

Originally published by The Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite the Pennsylvania budget being more than two months late, Gov. Josh Shapiro still found time for a photo opportunity…

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Government Accountability

Shapiro’s Shadow Campaign: Taxpayer Funds Power National PR Machine

  • Erik Telford
  • August 18, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPolitics. As speculation around his presidential ambitions swirls, make no mistake: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is already campaigning. And his national shadow…

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What is Going on in Philadelphia Schools?

  • July 10, 2025

Something stinks in Philadelphia, and it’s more than just the mountains of garbage piling up from the recently resolved trash collectors’ strike. The Philadelphia School District has been all over…

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