There may be a simple, but ultimately satisfying way of reconciling our deeply held opinions and those annoying opinions of others with whom we disagree. To help save our sanity, our relationships, and perhaps even to save our democratic constitutional republic, it is time to be more ...
This year has surrounded us in political irony. With the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities are seeking to highlight our foundation story. On a parallel path, Democrats are calling on voters to limit the damage to the nation’s ...
When you write these commentaries long enough, issues from the past will often resurface. In March 2021, I received a phone call from now-deceased district attorney Eugene Vittone who told me about his efforts to save the Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission (WDAC) from the county's plans ...
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 state budget released in February features $53.3 billion in spending, reflecting an estimated 5.4% increase. The proposal seeks to raise additional funds not through higher personal income or sales taxes, but by legalizing new revenue streams ...
Lawyers are the brunt of many jokes, often deservedly so. Members of my profession tend to be brash, overconfident, and unemotional. Far too often we give advice and fail to listen. Our legal training focuses on becoming zealous advocates for our clients. Attorneys are not trained to be ...
My thoughts on data centers coming to the region are complicated. If I am wearing my stock market hat, where I am invested in corporations on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, my thoughts are positive. On the other hand, if I consider the possibility of a large data center ...
