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
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
Interview: Charlie Kirk Was ‘Face of Christian Nationalism’ Trying to Conquer the Education ‘Mountain’
September 15, 2025
University of North Georgia’s Matthew Boedy spoke to the Bucks County Beacon about his new book, “The Seven Mountains Mandate,” and how Kirk was part of this movement seeking right-wing Christian dominion over government and society.
OPINION: Democracy Requires Our Attention, All The Time
September 15, 2025
On this Democracy Day, I want us to remember: democracy isn’t just something we inherit, it’s something we build — one election, one conversation, one act of civic engagement at a time, writes Bob Harvie.
Why Journalists Are Reluctant to Call Trump an Authoritarian – and Why That Matters for Democracy
September 15, 2025
Because authoritarianism is most visible in hindsight, people often don’t recognize it until it’s too late.
OPINION: Why Some People Are Pretending About Charlie Kirk’s History and the Truth About This Dangerous Moment
September 11, 2025
When the truth is unthinkable, we lie to ourselves and one another, writes historian Dr. William Horne.
Bucks County State Rep. Jim Prokopiak Leads Roundtable Discussion on Housing Affordability Solutions
September 11, 2025
“These communities in Bucks County were built for working-class people, and for decades it stayed that way. But since 2017, rent has gone up in our region by 50 percent,” said Prokopiak.
