The front page of last Friday’s Altoona Mirror featured a picture of two football fans, one dressed as Jesus and the other as pope, parading through Pittsburgh to express their “Faith” that the Steelers would draft the right players. Despite the trivialization in the antics of the two Steelers fans, they knew that Jesus and the Catholic Church are very important — important enough to get people’s attention. Roxann Blazewicz Hollidaysburg
Our Commonwealth Court decided that Pennsylvania taxpayers should pay for abortions for low-income Medicaid recipients. Susan Frietsche, executive director of the Women’s Law Project, called it a victory for “reproductive autonomy.” Gov. Josh Shapiro praised this new access to “reproductive care.” “Autonomy” implies self-reliance, not reliance on others for their support. In all cases, reproductive autonomy is best exercised before a child is conceived. “Care” is a perverted term for the governor to use in this case. A full 50% of the people involved in this ...
As communities across the country grapple with rising fuel costs, air pollution, and the growing impacts of global warming, one solution is becoming increasingly clear; the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Electric cars offer a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles. By producing zero tailpipe emissions, they reduce air pollution and improve public health, especially in urban areas where smog and poor air quality disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. When you factor in that EVs cost roughly 40% less to fuel, and with fewer moving parts, ...
Every April, we celebrate Earth Month by reflecting on our stewardship of the natural world. Yet, for many Pennsylvanians, one of our most frequent interactions with nature is a terrifying one: the “deer in the headlights” moment. We all know that split-second panic when glowing eyes reflect from a darkened road, forcing a choice between a life-altering swerve or a collision costing thousands in repairs and medical bills. Beyond the $8 billion annual drain on our economy, these collisions highlight a deeper environmental issue. Our highways have unintentionally obstructed the ...
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the current political rhetoric and actions of the national Democratic Party. While the party has accused the president of “lawfare,” the language being used suggests a troubling intent to weaponize the legal system against members of the current administration once they leave office. This approach is reminiscent of political instability seen in developing nations and has no place in our discourse. Furthermore, I am disappointed by the ongoing opposition to the president’s proposal to construct a formal ballroom. A proper venue for ...
Dear members of Congress: I write today with heartfelt admiration for our esteemed members of Congress. It takes courage to hand over your constitutional powers to the Executive Branch with such enthusiasm. Why bother with Article 1 when you can simply outsource your job and still collect a paycheck? Inspirational. One must applaud Congress for recognizing that checks and balances are so ... old fashioned in a world filled with streaming services and self-driving cars, who has time for something as outdated as Legislative responsibility? The founders clearly did not anticipate how ...