By Laura Clawson – Gov. Chris Christie took a break Thursday from his busy schedule of being under federal investigation and fighting open records lawsuits to veto a package of “Buy American” bills the state legislature had sent him. The…
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How Unions Help Redistribute Wealth Throughout American Society
BY Lillian Osborne – Why do unions matter? They increase wages and benefits for their members, sure—but do they have any impact on society as a whole? The Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a progressive thinktank, published a chart earlier this…
Paid sick leave moves forward (and now has mayor’s approval)
By Jared Shelly – Paid sick leave legislation has gotten one step closer to becoming a reality. A City Council committee unanimously passed an ordinance that would require paid sick leave for some workers in the city. They would be…
Chris Matthews writes Washington Post op-ed on why Philly should host DNC
By Jared Shelly – It’s no secret that Chris Matthews is a Philly boy. A graduate of La Salle College High School, the Hardball host always seems to be an ardent supporter of his hometown. So it shouldn’t be a…
Report: The School District has cut librarian population by 94 percent
By Josh Kruger – In a startling analysis for the Inquirer, Kristen Graham reports that over the course of 24 years, the Philadelphia School District has destroyed its librarian population by a stunning 94 percent. A thorough look at the…
