Opinion
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and the ‘Pay-to-Play’ Town Hall
It is unacceptable for a lawmaker to make their constituents pay to interact with them.
Kierstyn Zolfo
June 20, 2024
Opinion
Opinion
Letters: Why State House Democratic Candidate Anna Payne Is So Impressive, Senator Casey Will Fight for Women’s Reproductive Freedom, and the GOP Wants to Take Away Your Rights
Bucks County Beacon readers sound off.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
June 17, 2024
Opinion
A Fair Tax Agenda for Wall Street
Congress should use taxes to generate new revenue from Wall Street firms and executives and to curb excessive CEO pay, unproductive short-term financial speculation, and wasteful stock buybacks.
Sarah Anderson, Inequality.org
June 16, 2024
Opinion
The Support Staff in Pennsylvania’s Public Schools Deserve a Living Wage
It is deeply troubling when I meet with support staff across the state and hear how difficult it is for many of them to make ends meet.
Rudy Burruss
June 12, 2024
Opinion
2020’s ‘Fake Elector’ Schemes Will Be Harder to Try in 2024 – But Not Impossible
Many of last election’s fake electors now face criminal prosecution, which may serve as a deterrent.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
June 10, 2024
Opinion
5 Things You Need to Know about MAGA Republicans
A refresher on what motivates Trump’s MAGA Coalition – and the America they want.
Melissa Ryan
June 9, 2024
Opinion
Letters: Protecting Your Freedoms and Family This Election, Opportunities Await Thanks to Biden, Trump’s Lack of Decency, and More!
Bucks County Beacon readers sound off.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
June 7, 2024
Opinion
Why Samuel Alito’s Christian Nationalist Flag Matters
The viral flag is a symbol of the ideology that pervades his judicial opinions. If we want to protect our democracy and freedoms, we must fight to separate church and state.
Rachel Laser
June 6, 2024
Opinion
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Must Make Environmental Justice a Top Priority
“We need strong legislation to protect communities overburdened by pollution,” writes Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Executive Director Molly Parzen.
Molly Parzen
June 5, 2024
Bob Casey’s Senate Career Was Defined by a Deep Compassion for Pennsylvania’s Most Vulnerable
December 24, 2024
Pennsylvania is losing a devoted fighter with deep experience in Congress.
Pennsylvanians Won Important Victories for Clean Energy and the Environment in 2024
December 23, 2024
But this momentum needs to power us into a 2025 that will likely be filled with many challenges.
Republicans’ Budget Chaos Sets the Tone for Trump 2.0
December 22, 2024
The events of this past week are more than just a preview of the dysfunction to come — they are a stark reminder of what happens when chaos is mistaken for governance, writes Bucks County’s Colin Coyle.
Interview: Former FBI Agent Who Once Infiltrated Neo-Nazi Groups and Militias Explains Why Law Enforcement Fails to Take Far-Right Extremism Seriously
December 21, 2024
Mike German spoke with Editor Cyril Mychalejko about his new book “Policing White Supremacy: The Enemy Within,” which comes out Jan. 7.
Photo Essay: The March to Defend Immigrants’ Lives in Philadelphia
December 18, 2024
Immigrant solidarity protesters marched through the streets of downtown Philly, starting at Independence Hall. This is in reaction to President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations.
