Opinion
OPINION: What It Feels Like to Be an Immigrant Living in Trump’s America
Doylestown’s Olcay Ayata, a Turkish-American Muslim, feels unwelcome and unsafe — even as a citizen.
Olcay Ayata
July 30, 2025
Opinion
Opinion
Pennsylvania Republicans Have Opportunity to Lead on Cannabis Legalization
A tightly regulated, taxed, and controlled cannabis market promotes public safety, supports families, and reflects the personal liberties our party has always championed.
Chris Woods
July 25, 2025
Opinion
Here’s Why Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s Vote Against Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Is More About Political Theater Than Political Conviction
Local MAGA millionaire Jim Worthington put it best when he told NOTUS last week, “Ninety percent of the time, he votes with the president. He didn’t this one time, but it didn’t affect the outcome.”
Kierstyn Zolfo
July 23, 2025
Opinion
OPINION: Immigration Spying Has an Inglorious, Xenophobic Past
Today’s surveillance of immigrants in the United States has roots in 19th century discriminatory policies.
Stephanie Drenka
July 22, 2025
Opinion
Book Review | ‘Ghosts of Iron Mountain: The Hoax of the Century, Its Enduring Impact, and What It Reveals About America Today’
Phil Tinline’s book shines in its examination of how Americans — on both the left and the right — treat the truth.
Dr. Michael D. Gambone
July 22, 2025
Opinion
OPINION: Defunding Public Media Makes Perfect Sense If Destroying Democracy Is the Goal
It won’t be easy to rebuild what Trump has ruined, but we must because the health of our democracy depends on having independent public media.
Timothy Karr
July 18, 2025
Opinion
Pennsylvania Voters Can’t Afford to Ignore This Year’s State Judicial Elections
A Republican majority on the state Supreme Court would significantly change the balance of power in Harrisburg and make critical decisions on issues such as elections, redistricting, abortion, LGBTQ rights, environmental protection, and more.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
July 16, 2025
Opinion
Weaponizing Christianity: The Attack on Democracy
A review of “Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy” and “The Violent Take It By Force: The Christian Movement that is Threatening our Democracy.”
Joe Sundeen
July 14, 2025
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Student Teachers in Pennsylvania Deserve Better and Public Education Will Benefit From It
Fully funding this program isn’t just about fairness. It’s about protecting the quality of education for all PA students.
Emily Sagor
July 13, 2025
Pastor Doug Wilson’s Extremist Christian Nationalist Teachings Go Mainstream in Trump’s Washington
September 8, 2025
At the National Conservatism Conference last week, Wilson was a featured speaker along with members of Congress and Trump’s Cabinet, including border czar Tom Homan, budget director Russell Vought and Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri.
How Romance and a Road Trip Led to the Purchase of the World’s Oldest Drive-in Theater in Pennsylvania
September 6, 2025
Matt McClanahan and Lauren McChesney bought Shankweiler’s Drive-In in Orefield, Pennsylvania, in 2022 after learning the property might be sold to developers.
York City Council Outlaws Machine Gun Converters to ‘Protect Every Member of Our Community’
September 3, 2025
“We have witnessed the devastating consequences of these types of devices, and the loss of life is nothing short of heartbreaking,” said York City Council President Edquina Washington.
How Pennsylvania Judges Facing Retention Ruled on Key Election Cases
September 3, 2025
The judicial races have become more partisan following court battles over mail voting and redistricting.
Pennsylvania Democrats Attract Some Buzz in the Party’s Bid to Take Back the US House
September 2, 2025
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, 45, is viewed by party operatives as a rising star in Pennsylvania. She will try to unseat Republican freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan.
