EconomyCommentary
A Soda Tax Turns 5
Want a soda? You’ll pay more for one in Philadelphia, because five years ago, local politicians decided to tax it. They’re “protecting” people, they said…. Read More
SocietyCommentary
The ‘Banned All Over’ Book Antifa Gave Me
The light turned green and I joined what looked like a group of high school students on the crosswalk across North 12th Street in Philadelphia. … Read More
EducationCommentary
Pennsylvania Governor’s Reversal on School Choice Betrays Voters, Children
In a year when the school choice movement has racked up a string of victories in red states, Pennsylvania was on track to become the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
A Tale of 2 Philadelphias: Moms for Liberty Gather ‘Joyfully’ and Protesters Lose Their Minds
PHILADELPHIA—Progressives were whipped into quite the frenzy over the decision by Moms for Liberty, a parental rights group, to hold its Joyful Warriors National Summit… Read More
EducationNews
Trump Promises to Swing Hammer of Executive Orders on Behalf of Parents
PHILADELPHIA—Former President Donald Trump promised to issue executive orders and ask Congress to pass laws that protect parental rights in a speech Friday evening at… Read More
EducationNews
‘Never Compromise’: DeSantis Slams Rival GOP Candidates for Backing Disney Despite ‘Sexualization of Children’
PHILADELPHIA—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican candidate for president, addressed a packed, cheering crowd Friday at Moms for Liberty’s Joyful Warriors National Summit here. In… Read More
EducationCommentary
I Had to Watch ‘White Teachers Are a Problem’ Video. Now I’m Suing My Employer.
I’m a white writing professor, and apparently, that’s a problem. That was the unmistakable message sent to me at Pennsylvania State University—and that’s why I’m suing… Read More
TARGET ON THEIR BACKS: Moms for Liberty Invests in Extra Security Ahead of Summit After Receiving Threats
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The parental rights group Moms for Liberty has invested in extra security for its annual summit in Philadelphia later this week… Read More
Health CareNews
PA Freedom Caucus Blocks Penn State Hospital Funding Over Trans Puberty Blockers Policy
Republicans in Pennsylvania’s Freedom Caucus have at least temporarily blocked a bill funneling taxpayer dollars to Penn State University following news that the university hospital… Read More
SocietyNews
EXCLUSIVE: Pittsburgh Bishop Calls for ‘Pride Mass’ to Be Canceled
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The bishop of Pittsburgh is calling for a “Pride Mass” to be canceled, emphasizing that “independent sponsors” promoted the event to… Read More
